Tesco

This coverage focuses on Tesco and its role in the UK petcare retail sector, from supermarket pet product ranges to partnerships with suppliers and distributors. Pet Gazette reports on Tesco’s product launches, pricing strategies, category expansions, and in-store initiatives, as well as its influence on market competition and consumer buying habits. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into Tesco’s positioning, supply chain considerations, and opportunities within the grocery retail channel.

Mar- 2023 -

8 March

Manufacturers

Duerr’s and Sons secures new listing in Morrison’s for its ‘Peamutt Butter’

Duerr’s and Sons has secured a new listing in Morrison’s stores for its newly rebranded pet treat ‘Peamutt Butter’. The new-look packaging will hit Morrison’s shelves across the UK for the first time this month under an introductory promotional offer in March. The Manchester-based company said that the pet treat…
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Dec- 2022 -

16 December

Technology

Biscuit Pet Care users rise following £3m investment

A start-up pet care app which launched in March this year has reached 50,000 registered users after securing £3m in seed funding. Biscuit Pet Care is part of the Correlation One Holdings portfolio of pet businesses, and has been developed to help pet owners care for the health and wellbeing…
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Aug- 2022 -

2 August

Retailers

Jollyes to open first Dorset site

Jollyes has confirmed it will open a new store in Poole at Unit 1C, Wessex Gate East Retail Park on 20 August, marking its first location in Dorset. Set across 5,000 square feet, the store will sell a range of pet food and accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds,…
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Jul- 2022 -

6 July

Retailers

Mars Petcare latest to halt supplies to Tesco amid price dispute

Mars Petcare has halted supplies to Tesco as the supermarket faces its second dispute amid rising costs, as inflation continues to impact supplier and retailer relations. Mars Petcare, which produces brands such as Whiskas, Dreamies, Pedigree and Cesar, has paused supplies to Tesco until an agreement can be reached on…
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May- 2022 -

16 May

Industry News

Jollyes unveils manager for new Stirling store

Jollyes has named the manager for its latest store in Stirling as recruitment for new colleagues gets underway. The new store at Unit 3 Burghmuir Retail Park in Stirling will open in mid-June and employ 12 colleagues. Jollyes has recruited Angela Rennie, who has worked for leading retailers including Home…
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Jan- 2022 -

26 January

Pet Owners

Denzel’s launches limited-edition valentines treats

Denzel’s, the healthy snack brand for dogs, has launched a “special” Valentine’s treat in over 300 Tesco stores and specialist pet shops nationwide. Founded by Nathan Perry and James Lacy, the business launched in 2018 with initial funding from Virgin StartUp, and recently took on investment from Holly Branson and…
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Dec- 2021 -

6 December

Latest News

Pet gift demand set to surge this Christmas

Demand for pet treats and gifts is set to surge this Christmas as a result of the estimated 3.2 million households who welcomed in a new pet during lockdown, according to retailer Tesco. The retailer said it is “gearing up” for what it believes will be the “biggest ever” Christmas…
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Oct- 2021 -

18 October

Pet Owners

Nood to make UK debut this autumn

Pet food brand Nood has announced the launch of its UK debut this October in partnership with Tesco. Nood was founded in New Zealand in 2019 by Alistair King in partnership with ZURU founder and retail brand builder Nick Mowbray. According to the brand, it is set to offer dishes…
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Dec- 2020 -

10 December

Business

Karen Whitworth exits Pets at Home

Pets at Home has announced that Karen Whitworth, independent non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee, intends to stand down from her position on 20 May 2021. According to the company, Whitworth made the decision to resign as she has “decided to accept the role of non-executive…
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Jul- 2020 -

3 July

Features

Gourmet pet food on the up in lockdown

If there’s one good thing about this pandemic, it’s that most of us are getting to spend more time with our homes, families and pets. Dogs everywhere are probably very happy about this. My cat isn’t. Albie still hasn’t adapted to me being around all the time. He’s on edge,…
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