Sainsbury’s
This coverage examines Sainsbury’s role in the UK petcare market, from its in-store and online pet product ranges to supply chain partnerships and retail strategy. Pet Gazette reports on Sainsbury’s category management, private label development, pricing trends, and collaboration with pet product suppliers. Coverage includes news, market analysis, and insights into how the supermarket’s operations influence sales opportunities for brands, wholesalers, and distributors across the pet trade sector.
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Mar- 2021 -15 MarchBusiness
Sainsbury’s Bank launches insurance for rabbits
Sainsbury’s Bank has announced the launch of a new brand of pet insurance which exclusively covers rabbits. The new insurance policy will offer comprehensive lifetime cover, 24/7 vet assistance and a discount for Nectar members. The bank’s venture into insurance for rabbits has been done to capitalise on them being…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryProducts
Denzel’s partners with Sainsbury’s for new eco-friendly range
Denzel’s has partnered with supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to offer low-calorie training bites in 100% plastic-free, biodegradable pouches. The pet food manufacturer has promised that the pouches decompose in under 30 weeks in landfill, compared to over 300 years for single-use plastics. The business has also created a new method of…
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Oct- 2019 -18 OctoberPet Owners
Sainsbury’s to stop selling fireworks this year
‘Big Four’ grocer Sainsbury’s has announced that it will not be selling any fireworks in its stores this year. The move has been well received by pet owners, with many expressing their thanks on Twitter. Rachael Spencer tweeted: “Every owner of an anxious dog or pet will be so thankful…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilCurrent Affairs
Sainsbury’s recalls pet food after ‘higher than specified levels of vitamin D’ found
Sainsbury’s has recalled several of its pet food products after “higher than specified levels of vitamin D”, which should not be consumed over long periods of time, were found. The products in question were 12x100g and 48x100g selections of Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly and Gravy, Senior and Puppy Complete…
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Jan- 2018 -17 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Supermarket takes aim at the hypoallergenic pet food market
Sainsbury’s is set to take on the healthy and hypoallergenic pet food market with the launch of its Hypoallergenic Range. The range, part of a wider investment in the pet aisles, has been created to cater for UK cats and dogs with food allergies or intolerances. The supermarket states that “owners [have…
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Dec- 2016 -22 DecemberCurrent Affairs
MedicAnimal welcomes ex-Sainsbury’s head of business development
Justin James has joined MedicAnimal as the new head of product. Justin will play an integral role leading purchasing, range development and category strategy. Justin joins from Sainsbury’s where his most recent role was head of new business development. Justin spent over 20 years at Sainsbury’s as a senior manager responsible…
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Jun- 2013 -21 JuneRetailers
Around 60 UK cats and dogs go missing every hour
Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance is urging cat and dog owners to consider having their pets electronically chipped, because its researchreveals that around 60 cats or dogs go missing in the UK every hour. Its findings show that over the past five years 2.54 million people claim to have lost a…
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