Norwich

This coverage reports on pet industry activity in Norwich, offering insights into local retail operations, service providers, employment trends, and business developments in the city and surrounding areas. Pet Gazette covers store openings, investment news, planning decisions, and community pet initiatives — supporting trade professionals with interests in Norfolk. Coverage is tailored for pet retailers, suppliers, and service operators seeking to understand market opportunities and regional dynamics within Norwich’s petcare economy.

Sep- 2023 -

21 September

Retailers

Topdog supports charities through harness sales

Dog harness and accessory specialist, Topdog, has been supporting charities across the UK through sales of its dog harnesses. The initiative was launched back in 2019, and in 2023, Topdog has reported that its harnesses have made up nearly one-third (31%) of the brand’s total sales this year. Based in…
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Jan- 2022 -

4 January

Manufacturers

The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus

Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan dog food during Veganuary. Customers’ dogs at participating restaurants across the UK will be offered a complimentary ‘Dogs Dinner Done Right’ vegan meal of their choice. Three complete flavours will…
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Feb- 2020 -

27 February

Retailers

Natures Menu donates 1,600 food pouches to charity

Pet food retailer, Natures Menu has donated over 1,600 pouches of dog food to two charities, which specialises in supporting dogs in need: Dogs on the Streets and the Norwich Foodbank centre. Dogs on the Streets is a voluntary run and non-profit charity dedicated to dogs belonging to the homeless…
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Jan- 2020 -

10 January

Retailers

Goodsons Bros Pet Superstore closes after 51 years

Norwich-based family-run pet store, Goodson Bros Pet Superstore has closed its doors after 51 years. Roger and Michael Goodson, who ran the business, closed the superstore in Magdalen Road before Christmas and have put the building up for sale according to the Eastern Daily Press. The shop was opened in…
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Dec- 2018 -

21 December

Charities

Skinner’s donates over £10,000 in dog food to UK rescue centres

Suffolk-based manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Foods, said it was proud to support rescue centres throughout the UK with over £10,000 of dog food this Christmas. The company drew out a handful of rescue centres at random to donate a pallet of Field & Trial Turkey & Rice. The rescue centres included,…
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Nov- 2018 -

29 November

Features

QVC for pets

Most people, even if they won’t admit it, have at some point in life allowed their television remotes to take them to the darker side of the TV guide, the higher numbers, where channels such as QVC, Price Crash and The Jewellery Channel try to get you to embrace teleshopping…
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Sep- 2018 -

21 September

Awards

Newly qualified vet receives scholarship for raptor rehabilitation research

Cambridge Veterinary School graduate, Helen Inzani, was announced as the recipient of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship for 2018 during an awards ceremony at the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Members’ Day in York. The Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship is awarded annually to a penultimate or final-year veterinary student…
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May- 2018 -

16 May

Awards

Pet bedding company named as finalist in NIPD Awards 2018

Pet bedding manufacturer Norfolk Industries for Disabled People has been selected as a regional finalist at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2018. Nominated in the ‘Employer of People with a Disability’ category, the company has been recognised for its dedication and commitment to providing employment opportunities to people…
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Oct- 2017 -

16 October

Current Affairs

Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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Jan- 2017 -

16 January

Current Affairs

RSPCA reveals its most amusing call outs

The RSPCA has revealed some of its funniest call outs from the last year, in a bid to banish Blue Monday sadness. Assistant director of the RSPCA inspectorate Dermot Murphy says: “We do get some bizarre calls. In one recent case we had a call from someone who was convinced there…
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