Pet Industry Federation
This coverage reports on news, initiatives, and industry developments from the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s leading trade association for pet businesses. Pet Gazette covers PIF’s role in representing retailers, groomers, suppliers, and service providers, including updates on training programmes, events, lobbying efforts, and industry standards. Coverage provides analysis of how PIF’s work influences commercial opportunities, best practices, and the growth of the UK petcare sector.
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Feb- 2016 -11 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review
The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage directly with the DEFRA consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England by completing PIF’s online survey on the issue. TheDEFRA consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders based…
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5 FebruaryTrade Organisations
PIF seeks YOUR views on licensing
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at the end of 2015. PIF represents a range of businesses which will directly affected by the outcome of the review. It…
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Jan- 2016 -27 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PIF seeks industry views
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is reaching out to the industry in response to the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing. The Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced the consultation at the end of 2015. The far-reaching consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders on a…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF receives go-ahead on petshop licensing scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its support to retail members in order to gain their pet shop licence. PIF has just entered into a Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation, to support PIF retail members across England and Wales. This scheme is designed to…
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20 NovemberEvents
The winners of the Pet Industry Federation Awards
The winners of the The Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015 were unveiled this week at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Liverpool. The awards were presented by actor Brian Blessed. The winners included: Independent Retailer of the Year: Ingleby Pet Supplies Pet Retail Chain of the Year: Pets Corner, Warminster Manufacturer of…
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19 NovemberCelebrities
Warminster store celebrates winning top industry award
Pet Retail Chain of the Year has been announced as Pets Corner in Warminster at this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. The awards, hosted by stage and screen actor Brian Blessed, took place at 60s themed ceremony this week. Pets Corner Warminster were amongst 45 other businesses that had been…
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Oct- 2015 -21 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Secure your place at the Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards
Secure a place as tickets are selling out for the Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards will take place on 17th- 18th November at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Liverpool. With the ‘meet the buyer’ event on the 16 November already sold out, don’t miss out on the…
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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 -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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Jul- 2015 -27 JulyEvents
Pet Industry Federation’s Awards now open!
Nominations for the 2015 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open, and all pet businesses are invited to enter their business or a colleague in one of 10 Award categories. It’s free to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards and to be in with a chance of winning you…
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