Retail Sales
This coverage examines retail sales trends within the UK petcare industry, providing insights for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on sales performance data, consumer spending patterns, seasonal trading impacts, and category-specific results, alongside case studies from pet businesses across the market. Our coverage helps pet trade professionals assess demand, forecast performance, and adapt strategies to maximise sales opportunities.
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Oct- 2025 -22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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14 OctoberEconomy
Retail sales edge up 2.3% in September as food spending drives growth
UK total retail sales rose by 2.3% year on year in September, up from growth of 2% in September 2024 and above the 12-month average increase of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales increased by 4.3% on the year, compared with 2.3% growth in September 2024…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilTrade Organisations
OATA calls for simplified tariff regime on US imports
OATA has written to the Department for Business and Trade to raise concerns over potential US retaliatory tariffs, with OATA chief executive Dominic Whitmee urging for a simplified regime and lower tariffs to benefit the UK aquatics industry. In its letter, the trade organisation highlighted three key issues that could…
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberEconomy
UK retail sales dip 3.3% in November
UK total retail sales decreased by 3.3% year on year in November, against a growth of 2.6% in November 2023, the British Retail Consortium showed. According to the new figures, this was below the 3-month average growth of -0.1% and the 12-month average growth of 0.5%. However, the BRC said…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustEconomy
Retail sales jump 0.5% in July
UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in July 2023, amid improved performance from clothing as shoppers enjoyed the summer weather, according to the latest figures from the KPMG-BRC retail sales monitor. This was above the three-month average growth of…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneEconomy
UK retail sales rose 2.9% in May
UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales volumes rose across most sectors, with clothing retailers and furniture stores rebounding following poor weather in April. More broadly, sales volumes rose by…
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4 JuneEconomy
UK sales slightly increase by 0.7% in May
UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% year on year in May, against a growth of 3.9% in May 2023. This was above the 3-month average growth of 0.3% and below the 12-month average growth of 2.0%. Food sales increased 3.6% year on year over the three months to May,…
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May- 2024 -24 MayEconomy
Retail sales slump 2.3% in April amid wet weather
Retail sales fell by 2.3% in volume over April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, as the retail sector was hampered by ongoing wet weather over the period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes were down across most sectors, with non-food stores particularly “doing badly”…
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2 MayBusiness
General Mills acquires Edgard and Cooper
American firm General Mills has announced that it has acquired pet food manufacturer Edgard and Cooper. This deal further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritisation of its core markets, global platforms and “local gem” brands. Headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, Edgard and Cooper will be a separate operating unit led…
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales jump 3.4% giving optimism despite recession
Retail sales in the UK jumped 3.4% in January 2024 after falling 3.2% in December, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This is the biggest rise in retail sales since April 2021 when the UK had just emerged from the third covid lockdown. The price of goods…
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