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.
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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilIndustry News
Online sales take the lead with UK shoppers
Internet spending has risen by more than a quarter in the past two years, according to a new report from The UK Cards Association. The report analysed how the UK uses payment cards online. Card spending on the internet totalled £154 billion in the UK in 2016, averaging £422 million a day.…
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12 AprilIndustry News
BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low
UK retail sales have decreased 1 percent on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. The latest BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor – covering the five weeks from 26 February to 1 April – found total retail sales fell by 0.2 percent in…
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7 AprilIndustry News
UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall
Despite a positive footfall level for March, UK retailers failed to grow sales. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST), UK retailers have failed to grow sales for the fourth month in a row, with like-for-like sales flat (0 percent) in March despite warmer weather and Mother’s day seeing…
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Mar- 2017 -27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Retail sales rise despite Brexit
Retail sales increased by 3.7 percent in comparison to February 2016. The quantity bought also increased by 1.4 percent in February in comparrison to January 2017. Online sales have also increased year-on-year by 20.7 percent and it now accounts for approximately 15.3 percent of all retail spending. Commenting on the…
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Nov- 2016 -22 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Bromley pet shop wins retailer of the year award
A Bromley based pet shop has been named as Independent Retailer of the Year at Bromley Business Awards. Waggles Pet Emporium, a family-run business, competed against four other finalists to take home the prize. The company started trading in 2001, offering home delivery and selling pet food and accessories at Bromley…
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Oct- 2016 -12 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pet care market expected to reach £4.5bn, according to experts
The UK pet care market is set to reach £4.5 billion in 2021, up 8.6 percent on 2016, according to retail research and analysis firm Verdict Retail. The company’s latest report states that pet accessories will be the fastest growing sub sector, forecast to rise 14.8 percent by 2021, followed…
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Sep- 2016 -7 SeptemberEvents
PIF Forum & Awards tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards. The event takes place on November 1 2016 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Delagates will enjoy a day of networking and talks. Topics include: Safeguarding the future of the…
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Jun- 2016 -15 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Don’t buy fish on a whim’ warns OATA
Don’t buy fish on a whim after watching the new Finding Dory film, warns the UK trade body that represents the ornamental aquatic industry. The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is worried that the increasing nature of online sales could encourage impulse purchases of the fish made popular in the…
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Mar- 2016 -21 MarchManufacturers
ECI Partners acquires pet food company MPM
UK private equity firm ECI Partners (ECI) has acquired a majority stake in premium pet food company, MPM. ECI has announced plans to help finance MPM’s continuing international expansion. Macclesfield-based MPM produces high-quality, natural pet foods for cats and dogs. The company has been growing revenues by around 25 percent per annum over…
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Dec- 2015 -4 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Black Friday shoppers favoured online sales
Shoppers favoured online flash sales throughout 2015’s Black Friday weekend. The high street failed to draw a crowd, with retail analyst company Springboard noting a 9.6 percent year-over-year drop in footfall from November 27-29. Customers turned their attention to the web. PCA Predict reported a 12 percent increase in online traffic over the weekend. Retail parks were the only…
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