Pets at Home
Pets at Home is the UK’s largest petcare retailer and a major force shaping industry standards, pricing, and customer expectations. Pet Gazette reports on Pets at Home’s financial performance, store rollouts, brand partnerships, in-house product development, and supply chain strategy. We also cover its influence on market trends — from subscription services and veterinary integration to grooming, nutrition, and loyalty schemes. This tag offers valuable insight into how Pets at Home’s decisions affect competitors, wholesalers, and suppliers operating across the UK petcare trade.
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyRetailers
Peamutt Butter Balls launches in Pets at Home
A new peanut butter-based dog treat has been rolled out in Pets at Home stores across the UK. Peamutt Butter Balls, developed by Manchester-based F. Duerr and Sons are now available in-store and via Amazon. The protein-rich snacks are made from the company’s dog-friendly peanut butter, along with peanuts, chia…
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Jun- 2025 -24 JuneRetailers
F. Duerr & Son launches Peamutt Squeezy for Pets at Home
F. Duerr and Son has expanded its Peamutt Butter dog treat range with a new squeezable version, Peamutt Squeezy, launching exclusively in Pets at Home stores across the UK from 23 June. The peanut-based treat, priced at £2.49 for a 320g tube, is designed for convenient use with dog toys…
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May- 2025 -28 MayRetailers
Pets at Home FY profits rise 14% to £120m despite flat revenues
Pets at Home has seen its profit before tax rise 14% to £120.6m for the year ended 27 March 2025, following strong growth in its veterinary sector. Its vet group consumer revenue was up 13%, with record sales supported by higher visits, average transaction values and significant growth in Care…
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8 MayBusiness
Prefera Petfood acquires The Pack
Prefera Petfood has announced that it has acquired alternative UK-based protein petfood business The Pack. The Pack launched in 2021 primarily selling direct to consumer and in 2022 it was selected for Mars Petcare backed accelerator Leap Ventures. The brand became the first in the world to sell a cultivated…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilRetailers
Pets at Home launches new in-store subscription service
Pets at Home has announced the launch of a new in store service, Easy Repeat, a subscription service for essentials, allowing customers to receive regular orders of their pets’ favourite products. The company stated that the new service combines staff expertise with a customer proposition centered on delivering value and…
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16 AprilRetailers
Pets at Home pauses sale of rabbits over Easter
Pets at Home has announced that it will be pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at 460 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend. The company stated that the decision has been taken to help prevent impulse purchases and adoptions driven by the celebrations, as part of the brand’s commitment…
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9 AprilFeatures
Lab grown meat vs real meat: The future of pet food
On 7 February 2025 Meatly became the first company in the world to supply cultivated meat for pet food on sale. Produced in collaboration with plant-based dog food brand The Pack, a limited-release of ‘Chick Bites’ is now on sale at Pets at Home Brentford, London. Chick Bites aims to…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home warns of profit drop in FY26
Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its retail profits to drop in FY26 to within a range of £115m to £125m, as a result of the uncertain economic backdrop for both demand and inflation. The retailer also stated that it expects increased costs of around £30m following changes…
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13 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home puts 2,500 jobs under consultation to ‘simplify business’
Pets at Home has confirmed that it has put 2,500 jobs under consultation as it looks to streamline its store management. The company revealed that it is considering moving from three staff levels to two, pets colleagues and a new pets customer expert role. Alongside this, the company is also…
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7 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home opens new pet care centre in Manchester
Pets at Home has announced the launch of a new Pet Care Centre at Manchester Fort shopping centre. Spanning 10,500 sq ft the company has invested over £928k in the new store which aims to cover a number of petcare needs. The store has a dedicated Nutrition Hub with an…
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