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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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberEvents
Dog Lover Show Glasgow SEC & The Event Complex Aberdeen
Scotland’s favourite dog show returns for 2022! In addition to Glasgow, The Dog Lover Show will be arriving in Aberdeen in March 2022. We welcome new and existing exhibitors the opportunity to book space and reach a lucrative Scottish dog loving audience. Consumer demand and the success at Glasgow’s SEC…
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Oct- 2021 -21 OctoberRetailers
Jollyes to recruit 150 young people across stores
Jollyes has outlined new plans to recruit 150 young people to work in its stores. The pet goods retailer said it is looking for staff who will gain a wide range of retail experience as customer advisers, including looking after pets in sites that sell live animals, and assistant groomers…
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19 OctoberIndustry News
UK footfall return remains steady
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined marginally by -0.7% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. UK footfall last week was +28.1% higher than in the same week in 2020, which was a strong improvement from +24.5% in the week before. The fact that footfall did not change…
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Sep- 2021 -27 SeptemberIndustry News
Wilsons celebrates 160th anniversary with exclusive recipe
Wilsons Pet Food has announced the launch of a limited edition recipe – a haggis – to mark 160 years of the company. This month marks 160 of the production of pet food in Scotland, and the company has launched the scottish-themed recipe to pay homage to its roots. The…
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10 SeptemberEconomy
UK economic growth slows, ONS reveals
UK economic growth slowed down in July, growing by 0.1% compared with 1% in June 2021, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With the spread of the Delta variant and the “pingdemic” taking its hold in July, gross domestic product (GDP) still remains 2.1%…
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Aug- 2021 -17 AugustRetailing
The Natural Vet opens new superstore
The Natural Vet has announced the opening of a new raw food superstore which will stock 28 brands of raw dog food, as well as natural treats, toys, health supplements and pet accessories. The Glasgow-based group provides holistic care for pets, supports fresh feeding and offers titre testing, herbal medicine,…
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Jul- 2021 -5 JulyManufacturers
Antos rebrands to Nova Dog Chews
Antos has announced that it has now rebranded to Nova Dog Chews, effective from July 2021 onwards. The company specialises in the manufacturing and supply of premium quality dog chews, including Highland Antler, Yak Snacks and Paddock Farm Ostrich products, amongst others. The group, which has been trading since 2005,…
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5 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Retailers call on PM to ‘support’ laws against retail violence
Some 100 of the UK’s “leading” retailers have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to support an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would tackle violence and abuse against retail workers. The letter, which was coordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), comes as…
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May- 2021 -26 MayGovernment & Legislation
BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%
The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, after staff report on average 455 incidents of violence and abuse each day. A study, which was conducted by the group as part of its ‘2021 Retail Crime Survey’, showed that…
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19 MayCharities
Wilsons Pet Foods donates over 20,000 meals to rescue centres
Wilsons Pet Food has revealed it has donated over 20,000 meals to rescue centres across the country. The pet food brand originally launched its Wilsons to the Rescues campaign in 2019 to support dogs in need. Based in Scotland, Wilsons specialises in cold pressed and raw frozen dog food, using…
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