Scotland
Scotland hosts a thriving pet industry ecosystem, from independent retailers and grooming salons to distributors and manufacturers serving both rural and urban markets. Pet Gazette covers business activity across the country — including store launches, supply chain operations, regulatory developments, and regional buying patterns. We also report on devolved government policies affecting animal welfare, licensing, and retail compliance. Whether you operate in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Highlands, or beyond, this tag offers commercial insight tailored to pet sector professionals active in the Scottish market.
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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryCharities
Buddy Bites partners with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Pet food brand Buddy Bites has announced its partnership with The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The first UK partnership for the pet food brand, having just reached the UK shores after four years supporting shelters in Asia, Buddy Bites’ mission is to give back to the dog community and…
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3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food expands treat range with 17 new treats
Scotland-based Wilsons Pet Food has expanded its natural dog treat range with 17 new varieties. These new treats are available in a range of gluten and grain free options, each carrying health benefits. The new Bites range, available in 200g and 1kg, includes eight varieties, each 100% single-source protein, meat…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA appoints new president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the election of wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, FRCVS as its new president. Dr Mullineaux’s veterinary career has spanned clinical experience across small animal, farm and wildlife medicine. Prior to her BVA role Dr Mullineaux juggled roles as a…
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulyEconomy
Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June
Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). On a segment basis, high street footfall decreased by…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilGovernment & Legislation
Napo becomes ‘first insurer’ to cover dangerous dogs
Napo pet insurance has launched medical insurance cover for XL Bullies in a move which it claims to be the ‘first in the UK’. Napo now offers health insurance cover to XL Bullies as long as the dog’s owner is in possession of a valid exemption certificate. This move is…
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Dec- 2023 -1 DecemberEconomy
Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds
The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberPet Owners
Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets
The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…
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27 NovemberIndustry News
Footfall jumps 7.9% during Black Friday 2023
Black Friday footfall jumped by 7.9% against the week previous across all UK retail destinations, providing retailers with a much needed boost during the Golden Quarter, according to the latest figures from MRI Software. Much of the uplift was driven by Black Friday itself, with destinations benefiting from increased footfall…
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Oct- 2023 -4 OctoberCharities
SSPCA launch Pet Aid appeal to aid under pressure owners
SSPCA has been appealing for donations from members of the public for its Pet Aid service as supplies of vital pet food for owners in need are running low. The initiative covers 52 food banks across Scotland in 18 local authorities and supplies food and other items to struggling pet…
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