North West
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and commercial developments across the North West of England, serving professionals in retail, wholesale, distribution, and supply chain operations. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, national chains, distributors, and wholesalers, offering insights into regional market trends, store openings, regulatory changes, and business growth opportunities. From retail strategy to logistics, our North West coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed, competitive, and connected to industry developments in the region.
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Dec- 2025 -19 DecemberVeterinary
Chestergates Veterinary Specialists appoints new surgical specialist
Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has strengthened its surgical team with the appointment of Matthew Smith as a specialist in small animal surgery. Smith joins the referral hospital, which is part of the CVS Group, adding capacity in orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures for veterinary practices across the North West of England.…
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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberRetailers
Warburtons unveils pet bed as Brits to spend ยฃ382m on dogs this Xmas
Warburtons has launched a limited-edition Crum-PET Bed, priced from ยฃ20, designed to resemble the texture of a crumpet. Britainโs dog owners are expected to spend ยฃ382m on their pets this Christmas, according to new research by the company, which reports that dogs now rank just behind immediate family in festive…
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneVeterinary
UCLan opens new ยฃ40m veterinary school
The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary medicine, aiming to diversify the profession and strengthen the regional workforce. The new facility, a ยฃ40m investment, is the first veterinary school in Lancashire and the second in the North West.ย It has been designed to offer…
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilPet Owners
Pet insurance premiums now exceed March 2024 levels
Pet insurance premiums were 1% higher in March 2025 than they were in March 2024, according to the Pet Insurance Pricing Index from Pearson Ham Group. Premiums rose by 0.6% in March 2025, marking a consistent month-on-month climb since November. Cat insurance premiums actually dipped slightly in March (-0.1%), yet…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyRetailers
Pet care expert Katie Gwilt launches The Herbal Kat
UK-based holistic cat care expert Katie Gwilt has launched The Herbal Kat, a new range of five natural products designed to enrich cats at โdifferent stages and challenges in their livesโ. Gwilt, who also runs The Kat Lady, a mobile holistic cat grooming service which operates around the North West,…
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May- 2023 -3 MayBusiness
20% of consumers believe local pet stores โcare moreโ than big chains
Over one in five consumers believe that the workers in their local pet store care more than those in big chains, according to a survey from Johnsonโs Veterinary Products. The survey of 1,000 pet owners, found that 28% of respondents believed their local pet store to be knowledgeable and trustworthy.…
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Jul- 2022 -25 JulyIndustry News
Retail accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2022, study finds
The retail sector accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of the year โ the third highest industry in the UK โ according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. It found more than 620 businesses, 62 of which came from the retail industry, filed for…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneIndustry News
iPET Network wins animal welfare award
iPET Network has been named Animal Welfare Organisation of the Year for Manchester and North West England at the national Corporate Livewire awards. The company revived the award at a Covid-safe presentation at Nunsmere Hall in Cheshire.ย iPET Network designs qualifications with the โwelfare of the animal in mindโ, and…
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May- 2020 -11 MayRetailers
Trouble ahead for retail vacancy rates, warns BRC
Theย Britishย Retail Consortium (BRC) and Local Data Company has said the new BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor has revealed that the rate of store vacancies increased to 12.2% in March. The monitor also reported a 0.3% decrease in vacancy rates in shopping centres to 14.1% compared with 14.4%. The South West and Wales…
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Aug- 2019 -19 AugustVeterinary
CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network
Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…
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