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.
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Oct- 2020 -9 OctoberCoronavirus
Gov to cover 66% of wages for firms forced to shut
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses forced to shut due to local restrictions will be eligible for a grant that pays two-thirds of staff salaries. The government will pay two-thirds, or 67%, of each employee’s salary, up to a maximum of £2,100 a month, if the business is forced…
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Aug- 2020 -20 AugustManufacturers
Bella & Duke reports ‘record’ subscription growth
Bella and Duke has been recognised as one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the UK, reporting a 163% month-on-month increase in subscriptions during the pandemic. In addition, the Perthshire-based firm raised £3.5m at the start of 2020, and despite the pandemic, has seen “impressive growth” so far…
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17 AugustManufacturers
Mackle Petfoods invests £5.7m amid ‘major’ expansion plans
Dungannon-based pet food manufacturer, Mackle Petfoods has invested £5.7m and created 31 new jobs in a major expansion plan to “double its turnover”. The SME is known across Europe for its Naturo range. To support this new project, Invest NI, which has an established relationship with the manufacturer, has offered…
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Jul- 2020 -13 JulyCoronavirus
Footfall suffers despite June reopening
Footfall in June saw a “significant improvement” against the 73.3% decline reported in May, but was still less than half the level of last year, with an annual decline of 56.6%. According to the latest figures from Springboard, footfall fell by 65.1% in high streets and 62.3% in shopping centres,…
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1 JulyCharities
KCCT Emergency Relief Initiative supports rescue centre
The Good Life Dog Rescue has revealed that the Kennel Club Charitable Trust’s (KCCT) emergency fund has supported the business through the crisis, allowing it to continue operations amid the pandemic. The Yorkshire-based rescue centre has saved over 300 dogs in the last year. The organisation works to rehome dogs,…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneCoronavirus
Reopening is ‘no magic bullet’ for retail, says BRC
Reopening is “no magic bullet” for retail, the British Retail Consortium has warned despite UK footfall improving since lockdown restrictions were lifted earlier this month. The BRC’s footfall tracker found that UK footfall decreased 53.4% year-on-year during the second week of reopening in England and NI. This is compared to a decrease of…
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25 JuneVeterinary
BVA join forces with other healthcare professions to launch petition for business rates relief
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to the profession to support and widely share a new petition urging the government to grant business rates relief to human and animal healthcare providers affected by Covid-19. The petition, led by the British Dental Association (BDA), calls on the Government to allow…
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Apr- 2020 -20 AprilCharities
Covid-19: 95% of animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey has revealed that 95% of its members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the outbreak. The Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH) announced their members were…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchVeterinary
BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices
The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a £350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…
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19 MarchEconomy
Bira welcomes temporary abolition of business rates in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s move to temporarily abolish business rates in a bid to minimise the impact of coronavirus has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has unveiled a new economic package to the Holyrood Parliament in response to coronavirus, including 12 months…
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