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.

Nov- 2023 -

27 November

Industry 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 October

Charities

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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Sep- 2023 -

8 September

Charities

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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6 September

Retailers

Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…
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Jul- 2023 -

13 July

Veterinary

Veterinary Vision opens new surgery centre in Lancashire

Veterinary Vision UK’s veterinary eye clinic has opened a new dedicated ophthalmology referral centre in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, close to its previous base in Charnock Richard. The new centre has been designed and built with sustainability as a “key” priority. Among the raft of sustainable measures introduced at the new…
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4 July

Veterinary

Thrums Vets launches green team to reduce carbon footprint

Thrums Vets, Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group, has formed a specialist green team to reduce the group’s carbon footprint and be as sustainable as possible. The vet group is already introducing new initiatives, from powering practices using only renewable energy to changing pet food packaging to recyclable materials, The green…
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3 July

Trade Organisations

PAAG launches new advertising standards for animal welfare

The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) has launched its new advertising standards for classified advertising websites to reduce the number of poorly bred pets bought by unsuspecting buyers from low-quality online pet adverts. According to PAAG, each year, many new owners become victims of “unscrupulous” online sellers, thinking they are…
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Jun- 2023 -

5 June

Charities

Scotmid donates 400 pet aid boxes to SSPCA

Scotmid has donated 400 pet aid boxes to Scottish SPCA service to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 42 food banks across Scotland. The Pet Aid…
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Feb- 2023 -

14 February

Retailers

Jollyes to open new Port Glasgow store

Pet retailer Jollyes will open a new store in Port Glasgow, Scotland on 25 February 2023. The 5,000 square feet store, its sixth in Scotland, will employ 12 staff, led by store manager Andria Keelan. Keelan, 28, joins Jollyes after 13 years at Argos. The new store will offer frozen…
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Dec- 2022 -

20 December

Features

Tis the season to be Jollyes: The pet retailer on the rise

Sum up how happy you are with the company’s 2022? Fundamentally, I’m absolutely delighted. We set out on a journey of opening new stores and acquiring other more mature pet businesses in the last year, and whilst whilst we have benefited from the the underlying boost in pet ownership in…
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