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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Sep- 2021 -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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5 MayRetailers
UK retail footfall hit by bad weather
New data from Springboard has revealed that footfall at UK retail destinations dropped by 2% last week from the previous seven-day period, despite the reopening of non-essential retail stores across the country. The footfall decrease was primarily due to a considerable drop of 6.1% in high street footfall, despite footfall…
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4 MayManufacturers
Urban Pup launches Scotland FA branded football shirts and accessories for dogs
Urban Pup has announced the launch of a new range of football shirts and accessories for football fan’s pets, endorsed by the Scotland FA. The range includes a retro-styled dog football shirt, harness and collar and lead set in the team colours of Scotland, and the shirt is able to…
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Apr- 2021 -13 AprilAppointment
Mackle Petfoods appoints new business development manager
Mackle Petfoods has appointed David Shorthouse as its new business development manager, a move that will see a bigger focus to work more closely with independent retail and the pet trade across the UK. While the group has seen its brand Naturo Natural Pet Foods reach shops in countries as…
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13 AprilRegulation
Rabbit legislation too ‘focused’ on commercial activities, says report
A review by Scotland’s Rural Collect (SURC) has revealed that rabbits are under-represented in most legislation, despite being the UK’s third most popular pet. Researchers at the SURC found pet legislation is generally focused on commercial activities involving animals, such as pet sales, products, exhibitions, and regulation relating to dog…
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