Manchester

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Manchester, serving professionals across the city’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to distribution strategies, our Manchester coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

Oct- 2014 -

17 October

Editorial

Pet Lovers Show Generosity

For most of us, the pet world is a positive place to work so when dishonesty is uncovered it can come as something of a shock. Earlier this week Manchester Dogs’ Home was informed of a scam. In Worsley, Salford and Leigh near Wigan, door-to-door callers fraudulently claimed to be collecting…
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16 October

Current Affairs

Scammers Target Manchester Dogs’ Home Donations

Manchester Dogs’ Home has issued a warning following reports that door-to-door scammers have been operating in Worsley in Salford and Leigh, near Wigan. The house callers claim to be collecting money in aid of the Dogs’ Home, which lost 50 animals in a fire on September 11th. The organisation tweeted…
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Sep- 2014 -

26 September

Current Affairs

New President of the British Veterinary Association

Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015. The ceremony took place during the Association’s Members’ Day, held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The ceremony also saw Sean Wensley elected as Junior Vice President and Robin Hargreaves…
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Apr- 2013 -

5 April

Events

Manchester Pet Show reveals campaign-fronting pets

Six pets from across the north west have been chosen by a panel of judges to become the faces of the inaugural Manchester Pet Show’s advertising campaign. Alfie the Yorkshire Terrier; Paddy the Cockerpoo; Ruby the British Bulldog; Bruce the Miniature Schnauzer; and cats, Ramos and Tiny, were chosen from…
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Feb- 2013 -

19 February

Events

Launch of Manchester Pet Show confirmed

It has been announced that the first ever Manchester Pet Show will launch this autumn. Held at EventCity, the Manchester Pet Show will offer pet-lovers the opportunity to get up close with their favourite animals across five different event areas: Discover Dogs; Discover Cats; Discover Small Furries; Discover Exotics; and…
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Nov- 2012 -

22 November

Events

Coronation Street’s Chesney joins Vets4Pets’ 10th Annual Congress awards

Sam Aston, who is better known as playing Chesney on long-running TV soap Coronation Street, was one of the esteemed guests at the 10th Vets4Pets Annual Congress Gala Awards dinner. The actor was welcomed with rapturous applause at the Deansgate Hilton Hotel in Manchester which held the event on 10…
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13 November

Trade Organisations

New yellow ribbon SpaceDogs awareness campaign launched

A Manchester-based appeal has been launched to spread awareness and education of rescue and normal dogs’ special needs and requirements. SpaceDogs, an appeal started by Judi Rudd, is going to be signified by a yellow ribbon, designed to be worn by dogs and/or the owner, which will be available for…
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1 November

Manufacturers

Spectrum Brands Pet Division set to join HQ in Manchester

Spectrum Brands Pet Division, which includes the Tetra, 8in1 and FURminator brands, is set to close its Southampton office at the end of 2012 to join with its headquarters in Manchester. The marketing, finance and customer service functions will join the Spectrum Brands Head Office in Manchester where they will…
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May- 2012 -

16 May

Industry News

Pets at home launch new ‘We know pets by heart’ campaign

Pet care retailer, Pets at Home, has just launched a new £2 million integrated marketing campaign to showcase their expertise in responsible pet ownership. The ‘We know pets by heart’ campaign is built around the employees who work at Pets at Home, highlighting the benefits that their personal experience…
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16 May

Retailers

Pets at home launch new ‘We know pets by heart’ campaign

Pet care retailer, Pets at Home, has just launched a new £2 million integrated marketing campaign to showcase their expertise in responsible pet ownership. The ‘We know pets by heart’ campaign is built around the employees who work at Pets at Home, highlighting the benefits that their personal experience…
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