Recession

UK consumer confidence sinks to new record low in June

UK consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level since records began during the month of June, according to the…

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Dogs Trust campaign reveals owners forced to give up pet due to Covid

Dogs Trust has released a new advert, featuring recordings from owners who made the decision to hand over their dogs…

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UK suffers record 9.9% GDP slump

GDP declined by 9.9% in 2020, a figure which is more than double of what was recorded in 2009 after the…

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Project Blu secures deal with Metamorphosis

Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm that…

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Recession fears could lead to ‘dog welfare crisis’, RSPCA warns

The RSPCA is warning that the looming recession and growing trend of ‘‘lockdown puppies’’ will hit struggling rescue centres in…

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The future of pet retailing

Following a survey of our members, we have a clear picture of the impact of Covid-19 on the pet food…

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UK in recession following 20% GDP slump

The UK economy has entered into a technical recession following a “record” fall in gross domestic product (GDP) during the…

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3 Reasons the Pet Industry Is Safe From the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the world in innumerable ways. Global stay-at-home orders have severely impacted several industries, with many…

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Barking up the right tree

Prior to COVID-19 completely changing the way we, as consumers behave, the pet industry was leading in terms of innovation,…

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92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday,…

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