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- 2016 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Trading ‘softer’ for Pets at Home
Pets at Home has reported ‘softer’ trading than in the first half of the year. It also reported that the business may be affected by the “prolonged uncertainty over the UK’s exit terms from the European Union, and the continued weakness in Sterling.” In a statement the company said Brexit “could lead…
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9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home announces new partnership
Pets at Home and Petplan has announced their new partnership. In a move where Petplan adds Pets at Home retail outlets to its extensive pet-focused distribution network, the partnership will see Pets at Home recommending Petplan insurance to any new insurance customers from 10th November. Jonny Armstrong head of insurance…
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Oct- 2016 -21 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home launches new natural food
Pets at Home has launched a new food brand for dogs that promises to be ‘totally natural at a price that won’t break the bank’. The range, which has launched exclusively in Pets at Home, comprises complete wet and dry foods covering all life stages and also includes light and…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home manager caught stealing
A deputy manager at Pets at Home has admitted to stealing by making fake refunds. Neil Dyason stole from the Dewsbury store when the main boss was away. He created fake refunds and then took the cash for himself. When caught he told colleagues to ‘shove the job’ and just…
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Sep- 2016 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Pets at Home appoints new CFO
UK retail chain, Pets at Home Group Plc, has appointed a new group chief financial officer (CFO). Mike Iddon will take up his new post on October 17 2016. Mike will become an executive director of the company and a member of the Board. Mark Adams, interim chief financial officer, will leave…
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13 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
“Psychotic” customer bit security guard after being refused a hamster
A “psychotic” Pets at Home customer has been handed a two-year community order after punching and biting both a security guard and the police. Omar Kalik, 25, became irate when a member of staff refused to sell him a hamster at Pets at Home in Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre, reports the…
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7 SeptemberEvents
PIF Forum & Awards tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards. The event takes place on November 1 2016 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Delagates will enjoy a day of networking and talks. Topics include: Safeguarding the future of the…
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1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home renews sponsorship of Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs
Pets at Home will be renewing its sponsorship for the fifth season of Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. This will mark the third consecutive year of a partnership between the pet retail chain and the ITV show. Scott Jefferson, marketing director at Pets at Home said: “We’re delighted to…
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Aug- 2016 -25 AugustCurrent Affairs
Most popular pet names revealed
The most popular pet name in the UK has been revealed as Charlie, according to new research by Pets at Home. Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000* pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Charlie was…
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11 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home bans foods that include rabbit
Pets at Home will no longer sell pet food containing rabbit. The retail chain has changed its policy due to concerns about the conditions under which rabbits are bred and reared on farms across Europe for use in human food. The rabbit used in pet food comes from animals that are bred for…
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