London

London plays a key role in the UK pet industry, hosting a dense concentration of independent pet retailers, high-footfall flagship stores, brand headquarters, and trade events. Our coverage focuses on commercial developments in the capital — including new shop openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, and regional trends in customer demand. We also report on London-based distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers operating in pet food, accessories, grooming, and pet health. Whether you’re monitoring local competition or seeking retail partnerships, this tag offers insight into the business landscape for petcare professionals in the capital.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Retailers

Pawd Drinks launches new wellness drink

London-based pet health supplement company Pawd Drinks has added Pawd Drinks Wellness to its growing range of liquid supplements for dogs. The new wellness supplement contains 100% natural active ingredients such as L-leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-valine as well as Yeast Extract. These are all designed to aid muscle recovery, support…
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26 February

Business

Pets at Home share price rises amid takeover rumours

Pets at Home has seen its share price rise over 17% today (26 February) amid rumours that private equity firm BC Partners is preparing a bid, according to reports from City AM. A series of bidcos were registered on 24 February with pug in the name sparking speculation that they…
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Jan- 2025 -

16 January

Veterinary

Lupa closes $4m seed funding round

Lupa, a London-based AI-native veterinary practice management platform, has announced that it has closed a $4m (£3.27m) seed funding round. The company has stated that it intends to use the money to expand and onboard more veterinary providers across the UK. The round included top investors such as Firstminute Capital,…
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10 January

Manufacturers

Countrywide launches new bird range packaging designs

Countrywide Bird Food has launched some new designs for its wild bird, aviary and pigeon ranges. The new designs also include some exciting new small and medium bags of wild bird and aviary mixes and straights. The expanded range of wild bird food features eight wild bird mixes in 1.7kg…
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Dec- 2024 -

24 December

Economy

Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels

Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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Nov- 2024 -

27 November

Trade Organisations

PIF launches Small Business Support membership

DJH Corporate Finance (formerly DTE Corporate Finance) has announced its advisory role in the acquisition of 3BM Group, a prominent property services business specialising in project management, consultancy services, architecture and planning, by RSK, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions with more than 200 environmental, engineering and…
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Oct- 2024 -

16 October

Retailers

DotDotPet to launch new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs

PIF member, DotDotPet, is set to launch its new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs. To announce the launch, DotDotPet in partnership with YapYap is hosting an event on 24 October 2024, at the Ministry of Scent, at the Ministry of Sound in London. The event will include Expert tips…
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11 October

Retailers

Pets at Home unveils new small format Pet Care Centre

Pets at Home has announced the launch of its new small format Pet Care Centre in London, the first with an in-store Vets for Pets clinic. The company has invested just under £1m in the new 7,750 sq ft concept store. The store offers fully integrated pet care service, combining…
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Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Veterinary

Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director

Independent veterinary group Pennard Vets has announced the appointment of Serina Filler as its first clinical director. Filler, who joins the 134-year-old veterinary group in Kent, is a vet, published author and industry speaker with 12 years’ experience studying and working in Austria, America, Germany and the UK. After completing…
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27 September

Retailers

Non-stop Dogwear expands UK footprint with SnowPaw partnership

Non-stop Dogwear, a global leader in premium performance gear for dogs, has expanded its UK presence through a new partnership with specialist retailer, SnowPaw Store. Renowned for its dogwear and accessories, SnowPaw Store has chosen Non-stop dogwear for its product offering. Non-stop Dogwear offers products designed to support “active lifestyles…
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