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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Apr- 2016 -13 AprilProducts
Company creates 3D pet sculptures
London-based company, Arty Lobster, is helping people to remember their beloved pets with 3D printed sculptures. The owner uploads around ten pictures to the company’s website, showing their dog, cat, lizard, small furry or another pet. The images are used to create a hi-tech sculpture. The result is a little replica of…
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7 AprilCurrent Affairs
Demand rises for cat containment as Croydon cat killings persist
A UK based company has seen an unprecedented amount of enquiries as the London Cat Killer continues to claim more victims. ProtectaPet® designs, manufactures, exports and installs cat containment products. The proliferation of cat killings and mutilations in London and Gloucestershire has propelled cat containment products into the minds of anxious cat owners. Simon…
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5 AprilCurrent Affairs
US Marine Corps dog honoured with prestigious medal
A retired US Marine Corps dog, who protected the lives of allied troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. The 12-year-old German shepherd, who lost a leg while on duty, successfully completed over 400 separate missions…
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1 AprilFunny
UK pet firm launches ‘Dog Talk’ phone app
British pet company, Beco, today launches a revolutionary new mobile phone app it claims will transform the lives of nine million dog owners in the UK. Using cutting-edge technology, the ‘Beco Dog-Talk App’ is suitable for iPads and iPhones and allows owners converse with their dogs, by translating barks, growls and howls into…
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Mar- 2016 -22 MarchIndustry News
Life-saving dog awarded animals’ OBE
Newfoundland dog, Whizz, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE. The brave pooch, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning throughout his decade-long water rescue career, passed away earlier this month, aged 12. As well as being a water rescuer, Whizz, worked alongside…
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18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level since 2013 from the first quarter of this year. The fall is most noticeable in London and the East of England, but all regions of the UK have seen declines.…
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18 MarchEvents
Paris to London bike ride raises money for pet charity
Rupert Brown, owner of Muddy Paws, and friends will be taking part in the classic London to Paris bike ride in June 2016 to raise funds for good causes. “I am raising money for two charities,” says Rupert, “Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Dorset Air Ambulance. I did the London to…
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9 MarchEvents
Pooch & Mutt joins forces with Innovation Sports
Dog food specialist Pooch & Mutt has teamed up with running and outdoor event planning experts, Innovation Sports. The healthy pet food company will be promoting its naturally powered pet food at Innovation Sports’ 15k, 10k, 5k and 2k races and fitness corporate days out across London. The Pooch & Mutt Events team…
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8 MarchCurrent Affairs
Pet charity urges owners to quit smoking for pets’ sake
Rooney the dog, from London, who developed a ‘smokers’ cough’ is now almost completely cured – less than 12 months after his owner kicked the habit. Kathleen Dove, 68, who had smoked up to 20 cigarettes a day from the age of 15, immediately quit when the PDSA warned it…
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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryIndustry News
Pets Corner shortlisted for award
Pets Corner has been recognised by the Third Sector Business Charity Awards. The ethical pet retailer has been shortlisted in the Marketing Initiative of the Year category. The awards, which are organised by Third Sector magazine, celebrate outstanding contributions from companies, and their respective collaborations with charities across the UK. Pets Corner’s Give…
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