Pet Accessories
This coverage explores the pet accessories sector within the UK petcare industry, focusing on its relevance to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on product innovations, market trends, consumer preferences, and category growth opportunities, covering everything from collars and leads to toys, beds, and grooming tools. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to inform product selection, merchandising strategies, and competitive positioning in the dynamic pet accessories market.
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberAppointment
Pet Brands appoints new commercial director
The Paramount Retail Group has appointed Nigel Moult as commercial director for pet accessories company Pet Brands, supporting the group’s confectionery portfolio which includes Crawford & Tilley and Bristows of Devon. Moult brings “considerable” senior management experience in import and distribution across a number of categories, including lifestyle and leisure…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards
Lifetime achievement for James & Steel as Group 55 sees double win at PetQuip awards
John James from pet accessories and treats company James & Steel was given a lifetime achievement award at this year’s PetQuip Awards ceremony. The event took place at the PATS Telford trade show on 23 September and was presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager and Amanda Sizer Barrett…
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Jul- 2018 -2 JulyManufacturers
Skout’s Honour product to clean pet toys
Pet accessory manufacturer Skout’s Honour has announced a new product to clean pet toys and bowls. The product aims to provide a safer way to clean pet accessories that are often harmful to dogs after being cleaned in soapy water or dishwashers. Amazon will stock the new product alongside the…
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May- 2018 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
Amazon launches its own brand of pet products
Online retail giant Amazon has today launched its own brand of pet products, dubbed Wag. Wag will offer Amazon Prime subscribers a range of different pet related items, starting with dog food. The new Amazon brand comes at a time when pet retail is booming, with US shoppers expected to…
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Jul- 2017 -31 JulyCurrent Affairs
Instagram boosts sales of pet products
UK pet owners seeking Instagram fame for their cats and dogs are responsible for a rise in sales of animal grooming products and accessories, according to leading retailer Argos. Ssales of premium grooming products at Argos have risen by 163 percent, compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, pet…
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13 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pet food supplier, Kennelpak, is acquired by Enact
Kennelpak, a leading supplier of pet food and products with its own retail chain under the Kennelgate brand, has been sold to SME investor Enact, managed by private equity firm Endless LLP. Clearwater International advised the shareholders of Kennelpak on the sale. Established in 1974, Kennelpak retails a selection of pet…
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4 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pet ownership adds €35.5 to Europe’s economy, finds the FEDIAF
The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high in Europe, reported the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The announcement follows the presentation of new facts and figures by the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Around 80 million households in Europe owned at least one pet…
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Jun- 2017 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Pet accessories market expected to top £1bn by 2021
New research from Mintel reveals that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of the UK’s pet owners say it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest styles of pet accessories. Today’s pet owners truly believe their four legged friends are enjoying the gifts they bestow upon them. More than half (56…
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14 JuneEvents
‘Walk in the Park’ raises £3,000 for Birmingham Dogs Home
The ‘Walk in the Park’ event at Walsall Arboretum on 11 June helped raise close to £3000 for Birmingham Dogs Home. Over 400 people and their dogs enjoyed the day. Many families took part with pets they had adopted from the Home. Sponsored by Walsall based pet accessories company Ancol…
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May- 2017 -22 MayCurrent Affairs
Ancol launches new trade catalogue
Ancol has launched its 2017/18-trade catalogue, showcasing more than 200 new products. New additions include collars, leads and harnesses for both cats and dogs, premium quality beds and comfy cushions, together with a selection of new dog coats which now are all fitted with a harness hole. Sarah Lane, sales…
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