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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Jan- 2025 -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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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberTrade Organisations
OATA appoints two new directors
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed two new directors to its board. Jeremy Gay of Fishkeeping News and Mark Smith of Pets at Home join the 15 other voluntary directors who make up the OATA board. EcoMarines’ Laura Carlin continues in the second year of her two-year stint…
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Homes unveils New Malden flagship store
Pets at Home has announced the opening of its newly designed flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden. This £2.2m+ transformation marks the single largest investment in Pets at Home’s estate history. The new 27,360 sq.ft site features an increased range of services (such as a newly refurbed and extended…
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27 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Home HY PBT up 14% to £54.5m
Pets at Home has revealed that its underlying profit-before-tax rose 14.1% to £54.5m for the half year ended 10 October 2024. The retailer stated that this was supported by the strong growth in its vet group, with retail impacted by the slower sales growth. Alongside this, its total group revenue…
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18 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Home opens new pet care centre in Kettering Shopping Park
Pets at Home has opened a new pet care centre in Kettering. With both the Kettering Vets for Pets practice and the Northall Street Pets at Home relocating to Kettering Shopping Park, the new Pet Care Centre has expanded to become a “comprehensive, one-stop destination for all pet care”. Pets…
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4 NovemberManufacturers
Bella and Duke announces brand relaunch
Bella and Duke has announced a brand relaunch to “redefine its offering” to customers. The company commissioned brand experts Styles and Partners and packaging Expert Chilli to shift the focus of the brand. Bella and Duke said it is offering even more in its new launch to ensure pets are…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberRetailers
Pets at Home launches new Nutribalance range
Pets at Home has announced the launch of its latest pet food range, Nutribalance. Scientifically developed by a team of pet nutritionists, this complete pet food targets six key areas of wellbeing and offers balanced and nutritious meals. Nutribalance is available online and in stores and comes in 16 different…
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