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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Jun- 2016 -15 JuneCurrent Affairs
Ten odd items swallowed by pets
From socks to babies’ dummies. Vet charity PDSA has named the ten oddest items commonly swallowed by pets. Last year, the organisation treated nearly 400 pets for swallowing things they shouldn’t. PDSA’s Bradford Pet Hospital topped the table with a whopping 33 cases. The Top Ten The PDSA’s 51 Pet Hospitals compiled a list…
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7 JuneCurrent Affairs
Just two weeks till Bring Your Dog To Work Day
There’s just over two weeks until national Bring Your Dog To Work Day. On Friday 24th June, businesses from across the UK will welcome their pets to work as part of a boost to raise money for All Dogs Matter. HOWND, the natural pet care brand, are the organisers of the…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Vetark Professional to show key rabbit health products at RWAF conference 2016
Vetark Professional will be attending the RWAF conference 2016 at the Royal Veterinary College in Hawkshead, Hatfield. With over 250 delegates in two streams – veterinary and owner – the conference will focus on the latest advances in rabbit welfare including healthcare and husbandry. The animal health specialists will highlight three key products…
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May- 2016 -6 MayCurrent Affairs
Labradors ‘most cared for’ dog in pet care company survey
Pet-care provider, Petpals, surveyed its members to discover which breed of dog they care for the most. The Labrador Retriever was voted ‘most cared for’ dog with 39 percent of the vote. The second favourite was the Cocker Spaniel at 28 percent. The business’ core role is dog walking and dog boarding. The company’s 50-plus business…
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Apr- 2016 -29 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home acquires two veterinary specialist referral centres
Pets at Home Group Plc has acquired two further veterinary specialist referral centres. Cambridgeshire-based Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the UK’s largest small animal specialist referral centres, treating over 5,000 cases each year. Pets at Home has acquired a 76 percent ownership stake in DWR for a consideration of…
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21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Revenue growth for Pets at Home
Pets at Home Group Plc has reported growth in revenue following the opening of more groom rooms and veterinary practices. Revenue grew in the year till March 31 to £793.1m, up from £729.1m the year before, as like-for-like revenue grew by 2.1 percent. The company opened 20 new superstores, 50 vet…
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11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home will not be appointing Graeme Jenkins CFO
In a statement released by Pets at Home, it has announced that Graeme Jenkins will not be joining the Group. “Pets at Home Group Plc wishes to announce that, by mutual agreement, Graeme Jenkins will not be joining the Group as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).” “The Board will now recommence…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home postpones appointment of CFO
Pets at Home Group Plc has announced that the joining date of Graeme Jenkins, as group chief financial officer, is currently postponed. The company has issued the following statement: “This follows recent media reports of an investigation into supplier payments at Target Australia Pty Ltd. It is the Board’s intention that Graeme’s joining…
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1 AprilFunny
New research cracks canine conversation
Pets at Home has revealed that it has cracked the code of canine conversation and has trained colleagues to communicate with dogs in each of its 400 plus stores across the UK. What’s more, the company is launching free workshops for dog owners to learn the exact science of understanding…
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Mar- 2016 -21 MarchCurrent Affairs
Ian Kellett named as Pets at Home’s new CEO
Pets at Home Group Plc has announced the name of its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian Kellett will succeed Nick Wood as CEO. The new appointment take place on April 4 2016. Nick Wood will remain with the Group in an advisory role until July 1 to support Ian and ensure a smooth transition. Ian…
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