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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Nov- 2023 -7 NovemberAppointment
OATA appoints five new board directors
OATA has appointed five new directors to its board at the trade association’s annual general meeting which was held on 1 November. Ben Bowles, of Pets at Home, Paul Hughes, of Advanced Aquarium Consulting, Phil Jones of Kingston Koi Company, Max Pedley of Ornamental Aquatics Wholesale, and Maurits van de…
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberBusiness
Pets at Home launches ‘Five Minutes More’ campaign
Pets at Home has announced the launch of its Five Minutes More campaign to encourage pet owners across the UK to avoid cutting short the dog walk this winter. This comes after research from the company found that there were more than one million overweight dogs in the UK. The…
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25 OctoberBusiness
Broker downgrades Pets at Home stock from ‘buy’ to ‘hold’
Analysts at Shore Capital have downgraded its recommendation of Pets at Home stock from buy to hold, according to reports from The Times. This is as a result of uncertainties around the business especially in regards issues at its new distribution centre and the competition regulator’s review of the veterinary…
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23 OctoberRetailers
Edgar and Cooper to launch limited edition Christmas packs
Pet food brand Edgard and Cooper is set to launch its limited edition Christmas packs for cats and dogs this festive season. For cats, the limited edition treats will include Festive Venison Chunks in Sauce, Festive Duck Paté and Festive Feasts Chunks in Sauce selection. Both the Festive Venison Chunks…
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20 OctoberRetailers
Pets at Home launches Squishmallows pet collection in stores
Pets at Home has announced the launch of the new Squishmallows pet collection in over 250 stores. The collection consists of original Squishmallows pet beds and 7” pet plush toys by Jazwares. The line of products was launched by Jazwares last month and the items will now be available both…
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6 OctoberManufacturers
Denzel’s launches Halloween treats
Dog treat brand Denzel’s has announced the launch of its Halloween line of treats. Denzel’s Spooktacular Bones are made with all-natural ingredients including turkey, pumpkin and apple. They are available in 100g bags and retail for £2.90 in Tesco, Pets at Home, and other independent retailers. There is also Toffee…
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5 OctoberRetailers
Furr Boost unveils plans to expand overseas
Furr Boost has revealed it recently attracted interest from significant stockists in the UK and overseas amid plans to expand its business. At PATS Furr Boost said its products attracted the likes of Aldi UK, Pets Corner and B&Q.It also met up with its wholesale distributor, Pedigree Wholesale and existing…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberRetailers
Woof and Brew appoints ex-Pets at Home CEO to its board
Ex-Pets at Home CEO Peter Pritchard has been appointed to the board of pet drinks business Woof and Brew as its new investor and director of business. Pritchard has “extensive expertise” in the pet industry, having previously served as CEO of Pets at Home and presently serving as chair of…
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13 SeptemberManufacturers
Scrumbles launches in Asda
Gut friendly pet food brand Scrumbles has announced that it has launched its products in Asda. The company has announced that its range of pet food and treats will be launched in 330 Asda stores. This adds another way for customers to purchase Scrumbles with the brand already available across…
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8 SeptemberCharities
Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows
Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…
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