Nottinghamshire

This coverage highlights petcare industry news and developments across Nottinghamshire, from independent pet retailers and veterinary practices to local suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. Pet Gazette reports on business openings, expansions, and closures, as well as trade events, recruitment trends, and community initiatives. Coverage includes news, market insights, and case studies to help pet trade professionals understand commercial opportunities, supply chain dynamics, and regional trends influencing the Nottinghamshire petcare market.

Nov- 2024 -

28 November

Appointment

Kennelpak announces leadership changes to continue strategic growth

Following a record-breaking year and the most successful period in its fifty-year history, Kennelpak, the trusted pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, today announces a series of strategic leadership changes that position the company for the next phase of growth. Claire Bayliss, who has served as CEO of Kennelpak…
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Aug- 2024 -

2 August

Sponsored

PSR Trading Ltd acquires Pets & Friends

The move strengthens PSR’s position in the independent pet trade and allows Kennelpak to accelerate its ambition in the development of its Wholesale & Distribution division. The acquisition includes Pets & Friends’19 stores and 17 grooming salons predominantly across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire as well as its thriving online business and…
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Mar- 2023 -

23 March

Retailers

New Jollyes Scunthorpe to include Jolly Groomer

Jollyes has announced that its new store in Scunthorpe, which is set to open on 24 March, will be the first Jollyes to include a Jolly Groomer. The retailer announced a £1m investment last week aimed at expanding the company’s vet and grooming output. The new store will include ‘Wash…
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Jun- 2022 -

27 June

Retailers

Pets and Friends Hucknall launches grooming training

A Hucknall pet store is set to offer “state-of-the-art dog” grooming training in its new salon. Pets and Friends Hucknall, one of the 18 Pets and Friends stores across the midlands, will become the groomer training base for the pet store group, and will now offer iPET Network qualifications to…
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Sep- 2021 -

28 September

Awards

Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards

Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019. The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members. It has…
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Mar- 2021 -

15 March

Current Affairs

Nottinghamshire police becomes first force to appoint dog theft lead

Nottinghamshire Police has become the first force in the country to appoint a dedicated dog theft lead. Chief inspector Amy Styles-Jones has been appointed as dog theft lead in Nottinghamshire Police, while chief constable Craig Guildford said the move to introduce the specialist officer should “send a clear message that…
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Jan- 2021 -

14 January

Manufacturers

Plevin Products trebles capacity for 2021

Pet bedding manufacturer Plevin Products has invested over £1m in a new production line at its Elkesley site in Nottinghamshire, allowing it to treble its capacity for 2021. The new production line will allow for an increase to the production capacity of small bales of wood shavings to cope with…
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Oct- 2020 -

20 October

Coronavirus

Manchester moved into Tier three

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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Jan- 2020 -

7 January

Government & Legislation

Pet food company pays £75,000 for recycling negligence

Nottingham-based pet food and products manufacturer, Kennelpak has paid over £75,000 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association for its past failure to meet its packaging recycling obligations. The financial contribution is part of an enforcement undertaking (EU) offered to the Environment Agency for…
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Apr- 2019 -

29 April

Charities

Vitalin raises money for Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity

Vitalin Pet Food has been fundraising for the Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity, by completing an obstacle course in Leeds wearing fancy dress. Three members of staff from Vitalin took part in the five kilometre course in Leeds, tackling inflatables up to 50m long and eight metres high. The team…
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