Northern Ireland

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Northern Ireland, serving professionals across the region’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 management to supply chain operations, our Northern Ireland coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

Jul- 2024 -

5 July

Economy

Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June

Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). On a segment basis, high street footfall decreased by…
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May- 2024 -

28 May

Government & Legislation

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Legislation to make pet abduction a criminal offence has received Royal Assent. Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024 – which was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood and supported by the government – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet in England…
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Mar- 2024 -

20 March

Manufacturers

Jollyes agrees new 10-year contract with supply chain partner Wincanton

Pet superstore Jollyes has confirmed it has agreed a new 10-year logistics partnership with supply chain partner Wincanton. It also announced it had completed the eight week transition of logistics operations to a new shared-user Wincanton site, on time and with no disruption in service to stores and suppliers. Since…
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Dec- 2023 -

18 December

Charities

Jollyes partners with BillyChip

Jollyes has announced a new partnership with social enterprise BillyChip to offer its ground-breaking street currency in its 98 UK stores. Costing £2 BillyChips can be exchanged for cans of dog food for those who are homeless and have a pet. BillyChips can also be given by customers to homeless…
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1 December

Economy

Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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Sep- 2023 -

6 September

Retailers

Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…
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Jul- 2023 -

13 July

Retailers

Jollyes launches summer products amid new Frozzys partnership

Pet retailer Jollyes has announced the launch of its new summer products alongside a new partnership with Frozzys. The new products from the company include water sprinklers, cooling mats, toys, bandanas, Hawaiian shirts and vests for dogs. The retailer has also launched a Pet Sun Protection Balm to help stop…
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Jun- 2023 -

21 June

Retailers

CVS opens new MiNightVet out-of-hours emergency care practice

Integrated veterinary service provider CVS has opened MiNightVet veterinary practice in Omagh, Northern Ireland, to offer out-of-hours emergency care for pets in the County Tyrone region. Opening after 12 months of planning, it will be the only dedicated out-of-hours practice for small animals in the west of Northern Ireland. The…
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Mar- 2023 -

15 March

Economy

Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%

Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a number of measures announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. To help offset the corporation tax rise, Hunt also announced a provision of £9bn of “full capital expensing” which for…
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9 March

Retailers

Jollyes to invest £1m to expand vet clinics

Pet retailer Jollyes has announced that it plans to invest £1m in vet clinics, grooming parlours and other pet services in its UK stores, over the next 18 months. Between now and the summer of 2024, Jollyes will double the number of stores that offer community pet clinics, double opening…
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