PATS
PATS (Pet & Aquatic Trade Show) is the UK’s leading trade exhibition for pet industry professionals, bringing together retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers from across the sector. Pet Gazette provides in-depth coverage of both the Sandown and Telford shows — including exhibitor highlights, product launches, networking opportunities, and trend insights. We report on how brands position themselves to trade buyers, new-to-market innovations, and strategic announcements made at the event. This tag is essential reading for pet businesses looking to stay connected to the UK’s core B2B pet trade showcase.
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Feb- 2016 -22 FebruaryIndustry News
Lily’s Kitchen relaunches dry dog food range
In March 2016, British pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, will re-launch its popular dry dog food range. The products will feature updated packaging and new recipes with a host of extra health benefits. The ‘With Goodness Comes Greatness’ campaign launches at trade show PATS Sandown and is designed to educate consumers on everyday…
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Jan- 2016 -6 JanuaryEvents
PATS Sandown has sold out!
Pet industry trade show, PATS Sandown, has sold out of exhibitor space with two months still to go before the show. The two day event takes place in the Surrey and Esher Halls at Sandown Park on Tuesday 22 March and Wednesday 23 March 2016. Over 140 companies are expected to exhibit…
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Dec- 2015 -16 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PATS exhibitions prepares for 2016
Following a record-breaking amount of visitors in 2015 to PATS Telford, organisers of the pet trade exhibition are confident that 2016 will see even greater success for the event. Plans are now in motion for PATS Sandown, which takes place on March 22-23 2016, with over 140 companies within having already secured their stand…
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Nov- 2015 -25 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Major pet companies book their stands at PATS Sandown
PATS Sandown is gaining popularity already as the industry’s leading companies show their commitment to the exhibition on 22-23 March 2016. More than 100 firms have already secured their stand space for the Sandown event. Previous exhibitors have made sure they have re-booked early with top brands like Barking and Meowing Heads,…
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Oct- 2015 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
PATS Telford produces video of record-breaking show
Footage from the first PATS Telford show in September can now be viewed online. The record-breaking exhibition was captured in the special film commissioned by organisers, Impact Exhibitions. Gordon Thomas said: “This short video sums up what people thought of our first show at the Telford International Centre. We’ve had some…
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9 OctoberEditorial
Five days to UK’s biggest aquatics trade show
It’s show season for the UK pet trade. Dozens of new products and award winners have been announced in the space of a few weeks. For retailers and groomers, it’s time to snap up new deals and special offers. Awards and new product displays act as a guide to the latest must-stock…
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2 OctoberEvents
Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015
The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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Sep- 2015 -29 SeptemberEvents
Winners announced for The PetQuip Awards 2015
The winners of The PetQuip Awards 2015 were announced during UK based trade show PATS Telford on Sunday 27th. PetQuip, director general, Amanda Sizer Barrett said: “We’re really pleased with the awards this year, partly because it completely sold out, we know now that next year there is going to be even…
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29 SeptemberEvents
PATS Telford sets new record
Pet industry trade show, PATS, has attracted over 2,000 visitors for the first time in its seven year history. The two day event took place at the Telford International Centre between September 27-28. Visitor numbers reached 2,036, six percent higher than last autumn’s Harrogate-based show. PATS attracted domestic and international…
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23 SeptemberTrade Organisations
PIF’s November forum to reveal pet sector’s brand performance
The UK will soon see the first robust sales tracking insights for the country’s pet food industry (non-grocery). The development follows the Pet Industry Federation’s (PIF’s) collaboration with market research specialists, GfK. Since January 2015, with the assistance of PIF, retailers have been contributing their monthly sales data which enables GfK to provide accurate and…
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