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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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberRetailers
Pets at Home rolls out Microsoft AI for profit protection
Pets at Home has rolled out a new AI agent for its profit protection team as part of a partnership with Pets at Home. The agent aims to compile cases more efficiently for skilled human review. Pets at Home is an early adopter of Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, where a business…
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24 OctoberRetailers
EasyEat secures new stockists
EasyEat has announced that its raised pet feeder has secured a number of orders from independent pet shops around the country during its debut at PATS Telford. The brand also had the opportunity to meet with its buyer from Pets at Home who has recently given them a listing online.…
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15 OctoberRetailers
Pets at Home launches second tranche of share buy-back scheme
Pets at Home has commenced its second trance of its share buy-back programme, planning to spend up to £12.5m. The company has appointed HSBC Bank to conduct the second tranche and to make trading decisions independently of the company. The news follows the group’s announcement of a £25m share buyback…
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11 OctoberRetailers
The Blue Barn opens new site at Tong Garden Centre
West Yorkshire-based pet supplies and animal feed brand The Blue Barn has opened a new site at Tong Garden Centre in Bradford. The Blue Barn opened its first site outside its Pool in Wharfedale headquarters with a 1500 sq ft concession which stocks a wide range of pet supplies and…
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11 OctoberRetailers
Pets at Home unveils new small format Pet Care Centre
Pets at Home has announced the launch of its new small format Pet Care Centre in London, the first with an in-store Vets for Pets clinic. The company has invested just under £1m in the new 7,750 sq ft concept store. The store offers fully integrated pet care service, combining…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberManufacturers
Skout’s Honor launches in the UK with Pets at Home
US-based brand Skout’s Honor has announced its expansion into the UK through a partnership with Pets At Home. As a result, customers in the UK will now have access to products including probiotic grooming and wellness (skin care) solutions, and plant-powered stain and odour products. The full range of products…
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11 SeptemberManufacturers
Bella and Duke appoints in-house veterinary advisor
Bella and Duke has announced the appointment of Carolanne Cicero to the role of veterinary advisor. Cicero brings over 16 years of experience having worked for a veterinary triage company and most recently as a nutrition specialist. She holds a diploma in Feline Friendly Nursing and Behaviour as well as…
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11 SeptemberRetailers
Wagg to launch limited-edition dessert flavoured dog treats
UK-based pet food brand Wagg has launched a new limited-edition range of dessert flavoured dog treats. It comes after its research found that nearly half (47%) of shoppers indulge in treats as a dessert for dogs. The new Wagg Treats come in three flavours, namely Apple Pie, Carrot Cake and…
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10 SeptemberRetailers
Pets at Home appoints Vet Group managing director
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Richard Dening-Smitherman to the role of managing director of the Vet group Vets for Pets. Dening-Smitherman joined the Pets’ executive team on 2 September and in his new role he will lead the Vet business supported by the Vet leadership team and…
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6 SeptemberRetailers
Scoff Paper launches new edible Christmas card collection
Scoff Paper, the makers of unique edible gifts for dogs, has released its exclusive Christmas card collection with messages including ‘Merry Christmas, From Our Pooch to Yours’, ‘All I Want for Christmas is Chew’, and ‘Happy Pigs in Blankets Day’. The new range of 11 cards, available in bacon, chicken,…
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