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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Dec- 2025 -5 DecemberManufacturers
Nulo launches in UK with Pets at Home partnership
Nulo has launched its pet food range in the UK, with products now available nationwide through Pets at Home. The US brand, which focuses on high-protein, low-carbohydrate recipes, said the move marked its first entry into the British market. Founded with the aim of providing nutrition that supports pet health…
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1 DecemberRetailers
Pet owners to prioritise animals over family in Christmas spending
Three million pet owners are expected to spend more on their animals than any other family member this Christmas, according to new research from Pets at Home. The survey suggests pets will sit at the centre of many households’ festive plans, with owners adjusting spending, routines and even social commitments…
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Home HY profits fall 29% to £36m
Pets at Home has announced that its statutory profit before tax fell 29.1% to £36.2m for the 28 weeks ended 9 October 2025. The retailer saw its retail arm underlying profit before tax fall 84.1% to just £3.5m. This came despite the fact its vet arm posted an underlying profit…
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3 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Home raises £1.5m for Royal British Legion
Pets at Home has raised more than £1.5m for the Royal British Legion through sales of poppy-themed pet accessories, marking a fundraising milestone in support of the Armed Forces community. The retailer said £1,557,646 has been raised since the partnership began in 2018, with all profits donated to the charity.…
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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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