This coverage highlights Pets and Friends, the UK pet retail chain serving local communities with pet food, accessories, and grooming services. Pet Gazette reports on the company’s store operations, expansion plans, and supply chain partnerships, alongside its role in shaping consumer engagement. Our editorial explores Pets and Friends’ strategies in customer experience, retail growth, and product diversification, as well as the wider commercial implications for suppliers, distributors, and wholesalers. For pet trade professionals, this section provides insights into how Pets and Friends’ activities influence competition, category development, and opportunities within the UK pet retail market.