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.

Apr- 2021 -

6 April

Trade Organisations

Postman Pooch donates Easter treats to Dogs Trust

Ahead of the Easter weekend, Postman Pooch delivered 45 dog-friendly Easter eggs to Dogs Trust’s branch in Manchester. Founded in 2018 by Kyle Lovett-Blackwell and Ben Millar, Postman Pooch offers gifts, treats, and toys for dogs. On why he donated to Dogs Trust, Millar said: “When we launched Postman Pooch,…
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Mar- 2021 -

9 March

Retailers

Scruffs launches new pet bedding collection

Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory specialist has revealed its new Kensington and Knightsbridge Collection. The beds from the collection have been designed to provide support to pets, as well as compliment all home decors with a “slick” colour palette. The Kensington collection features a “stylish brushed effect eco-suede”…
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Feb- 2021 -

19 February

Charities

RSPCA to expand food bank partnership

RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…
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Jan- 2021 -

20 January

Technology

Dog rescuer launches online flea and worm treatment subscription service

A dog rescuer from Merseyside has launched Flerm, the UK’s first online flea and worm treatment subscription service that includes free 24/7 digital access to emergency vets. Chris Walker launched his new business in December to help give dog and cat owners “an alternative way of taking care of their…
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Nov- 2020 -

26 November

Coronavirus

New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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25 November

Industry News

MPM Products reports sales boom in Japan

MPM Products has reported a 400% sales growth in Japan this year, following a “hunger for high-quality pet food” in the country. The Manchester business sold £1m worth of products in the country this year, and predicts a 500% increase in sales over the next five years, with sales reaching…
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18 November

Manufacturers

3i invests £125m in MPM to accelerate expansion

Natural pet food group MPM is set to receive a £125m investment from 3i Group in a bid to accelerate the group’s international expansion. The Manchester-headquartered pet company sells dog and cat food under the Applaws, Encore and Reveal brands. The company differentiates itself through its high quality, human-grade products,…
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13 November

Manufacturers

MPM sold by ECI Partners

Premium natural pet food company MPM has been sold by ECI Partners, with completion of the sale subject to regulatory clearance. The Manchester-headquartered pet company sells dog and cat food under the Applaws, Encore and Reveal brands. Its products are sold across 50 countries and the business has maintained strong…
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Oct- 2020 -

20 October

Coronavirus

Manchester moved into Tier three

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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15 October

Coronavirus

London to move to Tier 2

London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing of households, local MPs have been told. According to the BBC, health secretary Matt Hancock is set to update MPs on the latest measures in the Commons later today. Under…
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