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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May- 2017 -26 MayIndustry News
Kittens found in washing machine
Five kittens were rescued after being born inside an abandoned washing machine. The five-week- old kittens, aptly named Daz, Ariel, Persil, Surf and Fairy, were found with their mum, a feral cat, living inside the drum of a washing machine left outside in a garden belonging to a florist in…
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25 MayCurrent Affairs
London Stock Exchange names Natures Menu ‘Inspiring British Company’
Raw pet food producer, Natures Menu, has been named one of the London Stock Exchange’s top 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The annual report identifies the fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Norfolk-based company Natures Menu specialises in raw dog and cat food…
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22 MayEvents
Director of the Year Award for charity chief exec
The chief executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Claire Horton MBA, was last week honoured at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2017 London & South East Director of the Year Awards. Receiving the award for Public/Third Sector Director of the Year, a category in which there were four other finalists,…
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19 MayCurrent Affairs
Eurotunnel welcomes 2 millionth pet on board Le Shuttle
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is celebrating the success of its Pet Travel service. The two millionth pet to use the service made the crossing to France in May 2017. Ollie, an eight-year-old Norfolk Terrier from London, travelled with his owner, John Hannon, to the family’s property in France. Mr Hannon said:…
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17 MayCurrent Affairs
Business leader demands ‘Brexit Taskforce’
Business has the ‘ideas and the solutions’ to help Britain through the Brexit labyrinth, claims a leading businessman. Paul Drechsler, president of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), will tackle the topic of the UK’s exit from the EU on the evening of 17 May. His speech will take place…
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11 MayIndustry News
Tetra celebrates aquatics at National Pet Show
As official sponsor of the Kids Zone at the National Pet Show, on 6-7 May, Tetra celebrated an action packed weekend which saw over 23,000 animal enthusiasts attend. During the show, Tetra provided a range of activities to educate visitors on the fascinating world of fishkeeping. Interactive talks revealed the best…
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8 MayCurrent Affairs
UK spends over £11bn on pets, claims Asda
UK dog and cat owners are spending approximately £11.6 billion annually on gifts, special diets and activities for their pets, found Asda Pet Insurance. Asda revealed that British dog and cat owners spend an average of £495 a year on activities and gifts for their pets. Over the past 12…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
BVA initiative shortlisted for Antibiotic Guardian Award
A ‘One Health’ initiative, led by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), to promote ways of reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and humans has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Award 2017. BVA, in partnership with the British Medical Association (BMA), Public Health England (PHE) and Veterinary…
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Apr- 2017 -27 AprilLatest News
Weight management nurse leads by example with London Marathon challenge
Georgia Woods, ROYAL CANIN® weight management nurse at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, has taken on the ultimate fitness challenge, competing in the London Marathon on 23 April. Her role at the veterinary clinic sees her work with a specialist team managing overweight and obese pets, raising awareness about…
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27 AprilLatest News
Medivet secures £20m funding for new practices
Medivet has secured a £20 million funding package from HSBC, which will allow the business to progress its acquisition plan to purchase new practices across the UK. Medivet has already used part of the funding facility to acquire six practices – four in Wales and two in South London, with…
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