Online Sales
This coverage examines online sales in the UK petcare industry, focusing on their impact across retail, wholesale, distribution, and supply chain operations. Pet Gazette reports on e-commerce trends, digital marketing strategies, platform innovations, and consumer behaviour, as well as case studies from pet businesses expanding their online presence. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to optimise digital sales channels, enhance customer engagement, and adapt to the growing demand for online purchasing.
-
Aug- 2025 -8 AugustManufacturers
Kormotech expands into Bulgaria with Petmall partnership
Kormotech has announced that it has partnered with Petmall to offer its products across Bulgaria. Petmall also operates 17 physical stores and plans to open eight more over the next year and a half, expanding into more cities and strengthening its market leadership position. Dry and wet recipes from Optimeal,…
Read More » -
Jul- 2025 -31 JulyRetailers
Pets at Home lowers FY guidance amid subdued market growth
Pets at Home has lowered its FY26 guidance after a subdued first quarter saw a fall in retail revenues, as the group reported there was no growth in the pet retail market over the period. In the quarter ended 17 July 2025, group revenues fell by 1.9% year-on-year to £435m,…
Read More » -
Mar- 2025 -31 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home warns of profit drop in FY26
Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its retail profits to drop in FY26 to within a range of £115m to £125m, as a result of the uncertain economic backdrop for both demand and inflation. The retailer also stated that it expects increased costs of around £30m following changes…
Read More » -
Jun- 2024 -21 JuneEconomy
UK retail sales rose 2.9% in May
UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales volumes rose across most sectors, with clothing retailers and furniture stores rebounding following poor weather in April. More broadly, sales volumes rose by…
Read More » -
Mar- 2024 -26 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home expects FY PBT to hit £132m
Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its full-year profit before tax to be £132m, in line with its previous guidance. This comes as the company stated that its Q4 trends across its retail and vet arms have been broadly in line with expectations. It now successfully launched its…
Read More » -
15 MarchEconomy
High street faces ‘unprecedented challenge’ says BIRA
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has said that the UK High Street is facing “unprecedented challenges” following the release of new data on retail occupancy. High-profile retail restructuring and administrations have resulted in a net of 14 store closures a day during 2023, according to research from LDC and…
Read More » -
Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberRetailers
Black Friday fails to rally UK shoppers during ‘bleak’ November
Significant discounts in the run up to Black Friday failed to rally UK shoppers, resulting in “another disappointing month” for retailers, according to new figures released today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. According to its High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales in November fell by 0.3%…
Read More » -
Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberRetailers
Redpaw Pet Supplies unveils new website
Redpaw Pet Supplies has launched a new website to support a growing demand for online sales. The Plymouth-based retailer originally had an online presence to promote its bricks and mortar outlet however over the years, demand has increased for online sales. The new site has been developed by specialist marketing…
Read More » -
Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberManufacturers
Kormotech acquires new UK venture arm
Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has established Kormotech Ventures, headquartered in London to combine investment and innovation strategies in international markets. The venture arm of Kormotech, as a stand-alone company, will focus on innovative pet care companies in Europe and the US seeking early-stage investment. In addition, the company will…
Read More » -
5 SeptemberManufacturers
Norfolk Industries agrees wholesale deal with Vital Pet Group
Norfolk Industries has announced that it has agreed a new wholesale contract with Vital Pet Group. Vital Pet Group will be stocking a range of 11 Norfolk Industries products including its animal houses and plastic free lines. This will increase the work on its factory production lines, providing additional employment…
Read More »
