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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Mar- 2025 -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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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryBusiness
Pets at Home share price rises amid takeover rumours
Pets at Home has seen its share price rise over 17% today (26 February) amid rumours that private equity firm BC Partners is preparing a bid, according to reports from City AM. A series of bidcos were registered on 24 February with pug in the name sparking speculation that they…
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24 FebruaryManufacturers
PPB launches Toy Story collection in Pets at Home stores
Pawsome Paws Boutique (PPB) has announced the nationwide retail launch of its Toy Story Collection in 350 Pets at Home stores across the UK. This launch follows the successful online debut of the collection on 28 January via the PPB website. The officially licensed collection features characters such as Woody,…
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14 FebruaryRetailers
Pets at Home donates £350k to charity
Pets at Home has revealed that it has donated £350,000 in gift vouchers to over 700 charities across the UK involved in the Lifelines scheme. Lifelines is a charitable scheme, by Pets at Home, that allows its customers to directly support animal charities. For the first time, every charity involved,…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home maintains guidance as Q3 revenue drops 0.2%
Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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23 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home launches new Valentine’s Day range
Pets at Home has unveiled its new Valentine’s Day range, available until 16 February 2025. The range includes everything from heart-patterned paw jumpers to love-inspired treats. The Paw Heart Dog Jumper Pink comes in sizes X-small to large features heart paw prints on a pull-on design. Meanwhile, the Sweet Heart…
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20 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact part-time workers and women. McGowan stated in an interview with Mail on Sunday that Pets at Home faces an £18m increase in costs. The National Insurance contribution threshold will be…
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14 JanuaryManufacturers
Boehringer Ingelheim launches Frontpro flea and tick tablets
Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of Frontpro, a new flea and tick treatment for dogs. Frontpro is the first flea and tick treatment available as a chewable tablet in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market. The tablet is currently available through e-retailers including Pet Drugs Online and Animed, as well as…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home stalwart leaves after 20 years
Louise Stonier has left Pets at Home after 20 years with the company where she held various roles. Most recently, Stonier served as chief operating officer and managing director in the company’s vet group. She announced on LinkedIn that she has joined Medivet as chief operating officer for the UK…
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