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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Oct- 2025 -22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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20 OctoberManufacturers
Zesty Paws launches calming diffuser for cats
Pet supplement company Zesty Paws has launched its first calming diffuser for cats, designed to help reduce stress-driven behaviours such as scratching, spraying and over-grooming.The product, available at Pets at Home and for pre-order on the Zesty Paws website, uses patent-pending nebulising technology to emit a pheromone mist intended to…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberIndustry News
Pets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Sarah Pollard as its new chief financial officer and executive director. This comes after former CFO Mike Iddon advised the board of his intention to retire from his role with the company after nine years. He will continue in his role until…
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24 SeptemberRetailers
Aldi launches new Halloween pet costumes
Aldi has introduced a new range of Halloween costumes for pets, available in stores from 28 September. The collection, part of the supermarket’s Specialbuys line, is priced at £3.99 per item and will be available while stocks last. The range includes a spider outfit with eight legs, along with skeleton…
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18 SeptemberRetailers
Pets at Home CEO steps down as group lowers profit forecast
Pets at Home has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Lyssa McGowan and lowered its full-year 2026 profit forecast to between £90m and £100m. Non-executive chair Ian Burke has assumed the role of executive chair while a search is carried out for a new chief executive. McGowan had led…
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15 SeptemberRetailers
Pets at Home launches Halloween collection for pets
Pets at Home has unveiled its 2025 Halloween range, featuring themed toys and accessories designed to let pets join in seasonal celebrations while staying safe and comfortable. The collection includes a Halloween Ouija Board Cat Toy, a USB-powered rotating butterfly that mimics prey for hours of play, and a coffin-shaped…
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustRetailers
Lily’s Kitchen updates wet cat food range
Lily’s Kitchen has overhauled its wet cat food range with new recipes, pack sizes and packaging. The changes include four textures – Smooth Paté, Tasty Cuts in Gravy, Shredded in Broth and a new Shredded in Jelly option – aimed at catering for different life stages from kitten to mature…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyRetailers
Pets at Home lowers FY guidance amid subdued market growth
Pets at Home has lowered its FY26 guidance after a subdued first quarter saw a fall in retail revenues, as the group reported there was no growth in the pet retail market over the period. In the quarter ended 17 July 2025, group revenues fell by 1.9% year-on-year to £435m,…
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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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