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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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Pets in the North East and London fared best this Valentine’s Day
Dogs in Newcastle and London were the most pampered pets over Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. Twice as many pet owners in the North East and London gave their pet a Valentine’s Day gift this year than the rest of the UK. And the most pampered…
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15 FebruaryCelebrities
Battersea appoints new official ambassadors
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced today (15 February) that it has appointed two new official ambassadors, actor Anthony Head and renowned canine behaviourist Sarah Fisher. Both Sarah and Anthony have been closely involved with the charity for more than 20 years, and today’s appointment sees them join existing…
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15 FebruaryFeatures
Support Pets: TheraPaws
TheraPaws is a visiting animal programme, launched and developed by animal welfare charity, Mayhew. The initiative has a team of volunteers, who take their assessed dogs into hospitals, hospices, care homes, and day centres across London to engage and interact with older people, particularly those with dementia, providing companionship, building…
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13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New pop-up exhibition about pet ownership opens
A team of historians from Royal Holloway and Manchester Universities are working on the first large-scale research project on the history of pets in British family life. The results will be on show in a pop-up exhibition Pets in the Archives, in the foyer of Hampshire Record Office from January…
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12 FebruaryCharities
Stolen charity animal ambulance replaced by supporters
In August last year, one of Mayhew’s vital animal ambulances was sadly stolen and was never returned to them or reported as found. London-based animal welfare charity has announced that, thanks to supporters raising over £17k, they have been able to receive a new, replacement ambulance. Mayhew were devastated when its…
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12 FebruaryEvents
Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018
Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…
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8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Government announces new legislation for pet sales
The government has announced a call for evidence on whether there should be a ban on third party puppy sales. The announcement was made by Defra minister, Lord Gardiner, at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, today. Mayhew CEO, Caroline Yates, welcomed the step forward towards the goal of banning damaging…
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6 FebruaryBusiness
New shopping platform helps pet stores
A start-up business launched to get back into high street shops has now opened its doors to London-based pet stores. The website and app allows shoppers to find and buy items from shops nearby for instant collection and 1-hour delivery in London. The startup wants to get more people into local…
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5 FebruaryIndustry News
Brits spend £210m on pets this Valentine’s Day
Half of Brits will ditch their dates to spend money on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to research released today. A study of UK pet owners* commissioned by experts in raw and natural pet food, Natures Menu, has revealed that almost half (47 percent) will buy a pet a gift this…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCharities
Seven French Bulldogs abandoned in one month
In just one month, London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, has shockingly had seven French Bulldogs brought into the rescue. They were handed into the organisation separately and are aged between one and a half and four-years- old. In the last few years there has been a huge surge in the…
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