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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Nov- 2023 -27 NovemberIndustry News
Footfall jumps 7.9% during Black Friday 2023
Black Friday footfall jumped by 7.9% against the week previous across all UK retail destinations, providing retailers with a much needed boost during the Golden Quarter, according to the latest figures from MRI Software. Much of the uplift was driven by Black Friday itself, with destinations benefiting from increased footfall…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Chesire and Wain celebrates 10th anniversary
British luxury cat lifestyle company Cheshire and Wain celebrated its 10th anniversary in November. During this time the company has sold more than 15,000 collars to an international market. The company was born out of founder Sonja Farrell’s frustration with the limited availability of high-quality cat products, specifically in the…
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8 NovemberVeterinary
Antech to launch new veterinary diagnostics lab in the UK
Antech, the full-service veterinary diagnostics business that is part of the Science and Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare, has announced the opening of a new UK veterinary diagnostics laboratory in Warwick on 15 November. The new opening expands Antech’s UK lab network, which also includes Southfields Veterinary Specialists Diagnostic Laboratory…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberVeterinary
Building work starts on biggest vet referral centre in London
London Vet Specialists (LVS) has announced that work has begun on building its new veterinary referral centre which will be the biggest in London. The 12,000 sq ft state-of-the-art animal hospital will be the new home for Linnaeus-owned firm and is due to open its doors next year. Located next…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberManufacturers
Kormotech acquires new UK venture arm
Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has established Kormotech Ventures, headquartered in London to combine investment and innovation strategies in international markets. The venture arm of Kormotech, as a stand-alone company, will focus on innovative pet care companies in Europe and the US seeking early-stage investment. In addition, the company will…
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Aug- 2023 -31 AugustRetailers
Pets Corner set to open in Ascot
Pets Corner has announced that its new store in Ascot is set to open on Saturday 9 September. Located at 17 London Road, the new store is set to feature an extended product range alongside its natural grooming and veterinary services. Pets Corner Ascot will donate proceeds from all purchases…
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14 AugustRetailers
Pets Corner to expand business after securing new funding
Pet care retailer, Pets Corner headquartered in West Sussex has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its growth nationally and internationally, and to create up to 320 jobs nationwide. Pets Corner which is owned by Pet Family operates 150 stores across London and the South East…
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11 AugustManufacturers
Butternut Box launches campaign to ‘put food back into dog food’
Fresh dog food brand Butternut Box has unveiled a new billboard to launch its campaign to “put the food back into dog food”. The company has launched an edible billboard in South London park after discovering that 48% of pet owners could only name three things in their pet’s food.…
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9 AugustBusiness
Paws and Pause dog daycare opens new site in Peckham
Brixton’s women-owned social enterprise Paws and Pause has expanded its business by opening a new site in Peckham, South London. The dog daycare, which provides employment training programs for individuals recovering from substance addiction and mental ill health, first opened in Brixton in 2019. According to Paws and Pause, residents…
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1 AugustRetailers
Pet Hamper opens first in-person store in Preston
Pet Hamper, the luxury pet retailer, has opened its first in-person store in Clifton Fields, Preston, following the success of its online business. Pet Hamper is run by Emily Benson and Mark Jackson, who first launched the business during the pandemic after the pair found themselves unable to find a…
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