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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Aug- 2016 -4 AugustIndustry News
Pets at Home reports total revenue growth of 8.9 percent
Pets at Home Group Plc has experienced total revenue growth of 8.9 percent to £244.2m. The figures were released as part of the Group’s Q1 FY17 trading update, which represents April 1 2016 to July 21 2016, compared with the 16 week period from 27th March 2015 to 16th July 2015. Group…
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2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home under-fire from dog owner
A dog owner has accused Pets At Home of leaving pet with ‘burnt testicles’ following a grooming mishap. Kay Betson said she had noticed her dog, Woody, wasn’t his usual self and could not work out what was the matter after bringing him home, reports The Sun. The mum-of-three from Gleadless in Yorkshire,…
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Jul- 2016 -25 JulyCurrent Affairs
Fire breaks out at Pets at Home depot
On July 22, the fire service was called to Pets at Homes’ Trentham depot. A container of animal bedding had been set alight, activating the depot’s sprinkler system. The Stoke Sentinel reported that three fire crews arrived at the scene, with an aerial ladder. A Pets at Home spokesperson said: “On Friday morning…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home launches brand new food
Pet retailers, Pets at Home have launched a brand new pet food exclusively available at its stores. AVA (Advanced Veterinary Approved) dog and cat food is scientifically formulated and available in various formats including dry kibble and wet pate and chunks. The tailored formulations of the AVA brand, all with…
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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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