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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Nov- 2017 -17 NovemberCurrent Affairs
OATA introduces new members to Board of Directors
The aquatic industry trade body, OATA, has welcomed three new directors to its Board, following its annual general meeting held in November. Caroline Everett of Anglo Aquatic Plants, Dr Donna Snellgrove of Mars Petcare and Simon Strode of Tetra will now attend board meetings. The vacancies were created when the…
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13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home launches new own-brand food
Pets at Home has launched five new dry dog foods. The new Wainwright’s ‘Gently Baked’ products, each contain ingredients that focus on various needs. Gently Baked Skin and Coat may help to promote healthy skin and a shiny coat condition while Gently Baked Joint and Mobility contains ingredients that may…
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6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
One in five workplaces allow pets in the office
According to new research, one-fifth of British workplaces now allow employees to bring pets into the office, yet a similar proportion (22 percent) of workers have complained about the furry companions. The survey by online job board, CV-Library, found that when it comes to the personal effect of animals in the…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Guild of Master Groomers gains new member
The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) has welcomed Belinda Morris to its Guild of Master Groomers. Belinda has been grooming for 12 years and is currently team leader at the Hadlow PIF Grooming School at Hadlow College in Kent. Prior to that, Belinda worked at Pets at Home and The…
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11 OctoberCurrent Affairs
KKR sells £119m in Pets at Home shares
On Tuesday, global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) sold 61m shares in Pets at Home. The shares were worth £119m in total, reported The Financial Times. The amount represented just under half of KKR’s stake in the business. Pets at Home closed for the day having dropped 7.7…
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Sep- 2017 -6 SeptemberProducts
Pet Remedy has success with calming wipes
Pet Remedy is a natural de-stress and calming treatment for all pets, including cats, dogs rabbits, rodents, horses, birds, and even reptiles. The clinically proven and patented composition is madeup of a blend of oils comprising Valerian absolute oil, with small inclusions of Vetiver, Basil Sweet, and Clary Sage essential…
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Aug- 2017 -8 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home reports five percent growth
Pets at Home has reported a strong start to the year, with first quarter revenues up by 5 percent to £256.5m. The company announced that it is on track with plans open around 10 superstores, 40-50 vet practices and 40-50 grooming salons this year. Ben Flint, a market analyst at www.cityindex.co.uk, said: “Investors may…
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Jul- 2017 -25 JulyCurrent Affairs
Andis expands grooming range
Andis has launched its new Premium Deshedding Tool featuring a Safe Edge design that won’t irritate or scratch the pet’s skin. Ideal for any shedding breed, the Andis Premium Deshedding Tool features a fine-tooth pattern that reaches through the top coat to effectively and painlessly remove loose fur and undercoat…
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13 JulyCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Dogs Home celebrates 125th anniversary
Birmingham Dogs Home is celebrating 125 years of rehoming dogs across the West Midlands and South Staffordshire. Since the charity was founded in 1892, it has rescued, reunited and rehomed more than 100,000 dogs. The charity launched in 1892 when land was made available by Sir Alfred Gooch Bart in…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pet shop launches new ‘digital experience’
Pets at Home has announced the launch of Sales Assist, an IBM MobileFirst for iOS app for iPad. The app offers a unique omni-channel experience for pet owners, including a large network of stores, brand websites, exclusive products, and pet services through vet practices and grooming salons. Previously, customers who…
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