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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Aug- 2016 -15 AugustEvents
GCA reveals finalists in Ruxley Rose competition
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed the names of the finalist garden centres in its Ruxley Rose competition. The winners of the Garden Centre andย Destination Garden Centre categories will be announced at the annual GCA Conference in St. Andrews, from January 22 until 25, 2017. The finalists in the…
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12 AugustLatest News
GCA announces area award winners
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed its area award winners during presentations held at member garden centres. Awards were presented to garden centres in the North Thames, North West, South Thames, Wales & West, Midlands and North East regions with the winners in Scotland and Northern Ireland to be…
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1 AugustLatest News
Garden Centre cafรฉ scoops reader award
A cafรฉ-restaurant in a garden centre in Cumbria has been named the Regional Winner for the North West in the Good Food Guide Local Restaurant of the Year Awards. Mrs Millerโs in Culgaith has been nominated by its customers to be the top local choice in the North West.ย Mrs Millerโs,…
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May- 2016 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Shocking rise in fatal attacks on cats
An alarming rise in fatal air gun attacks on cats has led to calls for a change in legislation to restrict the sale and use of air weapons. Around half of cats injured by air guns die as a result according to a new survey by Cats Protection. A survey…
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6 MayCurrent Affairs
Only 59% of Londoners have had their canines neutered
Only 59 percent of Londoners and 55 percent of dog owners in Scotland have had their canine companions neutered, reveals a national survey. The information has been released as part of National Pet Month (NPM) to remind people of the benefits of neutering their pets. The survey data, which was…
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Apr- 2016 -14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Heroic dog saves abandoned cat
A dog has been hailed a hero after barking to the rescueย when she found an abandoned cat in a pet carrier hiddenย in park bushes. Two year old English cocker spaniel, Maisie had been on a morning dog walk with herย owner in Wormwood Scrubs Park in North West London when she…
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Mar- 2016 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
Thousands of deceased pets flushed away, says United Utilities
70,520 people in the north west have flushed away a deceased pet that wasn’t a fish,ย revealsย United Utilities’ ‘Flush Files’. One respondent admittedย to flushing a dead bird. Another said they had disposedย of snake faeces within their own bathroom. Each year across the North West United Utilities tackles 25,000 blockages, costing around…
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Dec- 2015 -17 DecemberCurrent Affairs
R & E Bamfords recruits a new account manager
North West-based manufacturer and wholesaler, R & E Bamfords hasย recruitedย Christian Romeril as its new account manager. Christian has over 20 yearsโ experience within the pet industry. Firstly managing pet shops and then progressing to field sales with Royal Canin and Agria Pet Insurance. Tony Neve, head of sales said: “As…
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16 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Python found freezing on London street
A metre long snake was found close to death after spending the night on a pavement in Hammersmith. The baby Royal Python was found freezing to death and extremely lethargic. Police officers acted quickly and brought the snake toย The Mayhew Animal Home in North West London. Itโs thought the snake,…
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Apr- 2015 -24 AprilPet Owners
PETSAFEยฎ Is Looking For the Nation’s Pet Hero!
International pet product expert, PetSafeยฎ, has just kick started a nationwide on and offline campaign โ PetSafeยฎ Pet Hero – to search for the UKโs most heroic hounds or courageous cats. PetSafeยฎ Pet Hero is being rolled out regionally, launching initially in the North West, and will run until September…
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