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- 2015 -20 NovemberVeterinary
Obesity is vets’ number one concern
Human-animal interaction expert, Dr John Bradshaw, is heading discussions exploring the bond between humans and animals at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress, as part of today’s London Vet Show (November 19-20). The event takes place as new figures from BVA show vets’ top concerns about pets are rooted in owners’…
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5 NovemberEvents
The London Pet Show rebrands
The London Pet Show has announced that it is rebranding and in future will appear under the name of its sister event, the ‘National Pet Show’. Commenting on the rebrand, Nicole Cooper, Pet Portfolio Director at Brand Events said: “The London Pet Show is the flagship event in our growing portfolio…
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5 NovemberIndustry News
Nutriment is short listed for three major awards
Pet food provider, Nutriment, has been short listed for three business awards. The company reached the final stages of this November’s UK start-ups and PIF awards. Nutriment’s founder Suzanne Brock was also short listed as a finalist for this December’s NatWest everywoman Artemis Award. The winner will be announced on December 2 at The…
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Oct- 2015 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shares in Pets at Home fall
Shares in superstore Pets at Home have the steepest fall since it floated in London last year. Shares fell by nine percent, according to the BBC, as the Pets at Home Group Plc announced its trading update for the 28 week period from 27 March to 8 October 2015. Nick Wood,…
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29 OctoberCelebrities
Beco Pets makes TV debut on ‘The Apprentice’
The two co-founders of Beco Pets made their first prime-time television debut this week on TV show ‘The Apprentice’. The popular show featured The London Pet Show, as the two teams battled each other to avoid being fired. Toby Massey, whose terrier dog Rupert was also invited to appear…
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28 OctoberCelebrities
The Apprentice takes centre stage at the London Pet Show
BBC television programme, The Apprentice, challenges contestants tonight to win over the pet industry. Lord Sugar instructs the candidates to choose products for pet lovers and then sell them at the London Pet Show. From hi-vis jackets for chickens to luxury poop bags, the team’s approach the task with…
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22 OctoberCelebrities
Winners announced for the 2015 Animal Hero Awards
Animal lovers and TV stars gathered to celebrate the Animal Hero Awards in London last night. As a special surprise for guests, Actor Ricky Gervais also arrived to accept an award presented by Dr Brian May for Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare. Ricky received his standing ovation as he collected…
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16 OctoberEvents
The Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Discover Dogs event takes place this weekend
This weekend, on 17 and 18 October, hundreds of dogs will be visiting ExCel Exhibition Centre in London for the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Discover Dogs event. The event, held at the ExCel Exhibition Centre for the first time this year, is aimed at pet owners of all ages. Members of the…
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5 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Poorly chicken has clucky escape in cashino after getting lost in London
RSPCA were called to the rescue after finding a chicken so thirsty she was forced to drink from toilet. A lost, poorly chicken made her way to a cashino in a busy area of London in search of a bit of luck. The bird was found at a 24-hour gaming shop…
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Sep- 2015 -4 SeptemberEditorial
Pet in danger? Don’t call us, says London Fire Brigade
Pet Gazette is as guilty as any other industry magazine. We love stories of heroic emergency crews rushing to animals’ rescue. However, the London Fire Brigade has made an impassioned plea – it does not want to hear from the owners of kittens stuck in trees. The organisation is…
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