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.
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Oct- 2024 -11 OctoberRetailers
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 SeptemberVeterinary
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 SeptemberRetailers
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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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneVeterinary
Creature Comforts opens flagship London practice
Vet tech startup Creature Comforts has announced the launch of its flagship practice in St John’s Wood, London. Having raised £10M in seed capital last year, co-founders veterinary surgeon Russell Welsh and online estate agent entrepreneur Daniel Attia opened their first practice in April in Notting Hill. Spread over two…
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11 JuneRetailers
Ring launches new Treataway service for pets
Home security company Ring has introduced its new ‘Treataway’ service; takeaway-inspired meals for dogs, in collaboration with Alfie King, the 12-year-old Toy Poodle belonging to TV and radio presenter Mollie King. The takeaway meals curated by Ring are 100% dog-friendly and nutritious meals and include pizza, sushi and curry. The…
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May- 2024 -22 MayManufacturers
Scoff Paper partners with John Lewis and other retailers
Scoff Paper has partnered with John Lewis, Butternut Box and Daylesford Organic, to create the exclusive ‘In Cahoots’ product ranges. The company makes edible cards for dogs for celebrations such as birthdays and other special occasions, in flavours including chicken, bacon and cheese. Following a successful instore trial in four…
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21 MayVeterinary
LVS to launch sustainable hospital
Linnaeus-owned London Vet Specialists (LVS) is set to open its 12,000 sq ft state-of-the- art animal hospital in Hammersmith. The new site will include vinyl flooring which is made from 25% to 39.5% recycled materials, plus ceiling tiles that are manufactured from fully recyclable stone wool. Meanwhile, worktops are made…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilVeterinary
Creature Comforts opens first clinic
Veterinary tech startup Creature Comfort has announced the opening of its first clinic in Notting Hill, London. Underpinning the new facilities is a dedicated dental suite, separate cat and dog wards, and all the equipment expected of a first-class veterinary facility. The four-storey clinic incorporates calming and spacious staff breakout…
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9 AprilRetailers
Grub Club secures Pets at Home as stockist
London Business School alumnus Alessandro Di Trapani has announced the launch of the Grub Club range of dog foods into British pet supplies retailer, Pets at Home. Select products from Grub Club’s lineup will be available at 466 Pets at Home stores throughout the UK, as well as on the…
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Mar- 2024 -20 MarchCharities
Deliveroo launches Deliver-Woof
Deliveroo has announced the launch of ‘Deliver-Woof’, an Easter chocolate treat created especially for dogs in collaboration with Woodgreen Pets Charity. The new chocolate egg is 100% dog-friendly and is made with dog-safe ingredients and added vitamin A and D – both essential nutrients for dogs. The treat, which is…
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