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- 2013 -3 JuneEvents
Pet chain helps raise cash for the kitties
Pets at Home is holding a nationwide fundraising weekend to raise money for the charity Cats Protection The feline welfare charity will be encouraging people to visit their local Pets at Home store from 7 to 9 June to find out more about cats and generate some much needed funds.…
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Apr- 2013 -10 AprilRetailers
UK’s largest pet store business acquires Vets4Pets
In a deal worth £40 million, Pets at Home has bought Vets4Pets and now stands to become one of the largest veterinary chains in the UK with the number of practices overtaking the number of stores. Founded over 12 years ago by former Specsavers and Vision Express executive Peter Watson,…
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Mar- 2013 -8 March
Pets at Home tops Sunday Times list
Pets at Home has been listed as number one in the Sunday Times’ top 25 ‘Best Big Companies to Work For’ 2013 compilation. Based on an anonymous employee survey, it was determined that no other company scored higher for questions about managers and colleagues, how people felt about the company,…
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Jan- 2013 -4 JanuaryScience
Wild birds left to starve by 76 per cent of Brits
Despite 61 per cent of Britons owning a bird bath, table or nesting box – to attract wild birds to their gardens – recent figures have revealed that 76 per cent rarely, or do not, feed the birds over the winter months. The survey was conducted by Pets at Home,…
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Dec- 2012 -17 DecemberManufacturers
Pets At Home announces acquisition of equestrian business Ride-Away
Pet care specialist Pets at Home has announced its acquisition of leading equestrian multi-channel business Ride-Away. It is hoped that Ride-Away’s strong brand and loyal customer base in the fragmented £2.8 billion equestrian market will increase Pets at Home’s specialist credentials. Established in 1980, Ride-Away is a family-owned, multi-channel retail…
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Nov- 2012 -2 NovemberEvents
Pets at Home plan fifth ‘‘Innovation Day’’ for December
Pet retailing giants Pets at Home is offering aspiring inventors the chance to show their pet products at its fifth Innovation Day on 5 December. The competition was created to give budding developers and designers the opportunity to present their ideas and products to a panel of key decision makers…
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Jun- 2012 -22 JuneEvents
OATA to support Aquatics Live 2012
OATA (Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association) has announced it will be supporting Aquatics Live in November 2012. Aquatics Live will be used by OATA to highlight the association’s activities and its support and protection of the aquatic industry, from wholesale operations to suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and, ultimately, fish keepers. Members of…
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22 JuneIndustry News
OATA to support Aquatics Live 2012
OATA (Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association) has announced it will be supporting Aquatics Live in November 2012. Aquatics Live will be used by OATA to highlight the association’s activities and its support and protection of the aquatic industry, from wholesale operations to suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and, ultimately, fish keepers. Members of…
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8 JuneIndustry News
Search for pet friendly innovations continues
Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…
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8 JuneEvents
Search for pet friendly innovations continues
Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…
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