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.
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Apr- 2017 -5 AprilCurrent Affairs
National Pet Month is in full swing
Pet and veterinary professionals have been urged to get involved in this year’s National Pet Month April 1 – May 1 and help raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. The charity, now in its 28th year, would like the profession to come together and use the month-long campaign to talk about good pet care with clients…
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Mar- 2017 -29 MarchCurrent Affairs
Five things you need to know about the new £1 coin
The new £1 coin came into circulation as of yesterday, we took a look at five things you will need to know about the new currency. 1.The new pound will be harder to counterfeit Not only is the coin twelve-sided but it has a special security feature. According to The…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
US pet food company partners with Tesco
US chilled pet food brand Freshpet is working in partnership with Tesco. Freshpet’s range of fresh, natural, less-processed pet food will be available in 300 Tesco stores nationwide, merchandised in unique Freshpet branded chiller cabinets for the pet aisle . Freshpet Co-Founder and Europe’s MD, Cathal Walsh explains: “Freshpet started ten…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
Forthglade investor backs Pet Food UK
Piper is investing £5m into Pet Food UK, the company behind the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands. Barking Heads for dogs and Meowing Heads for cats are predominantly dry premium natural pet food ranges formulated with the highest quality ingredients sourced from the UK. Today, the Pet Food UK brands are sold…
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Jan- 2017 -4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Former Innocent director joins Tails.com
Former Innocent Drinks group operations director, Steve Spall, has joined tails.com as chief operating officer. Spall worked for Innocent for eight years, delivering the supply chain and operating model used. Previously, he also led teams at Tesco, British Gas and Kingfisher. He will be responsible for day to day delivery…
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Sep- 2016 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Pets at Home appoints new CFO
UK retail chain, Pets at Home Group Plc, has appointed a new group chief financial officer (CFO). Mike Iddon will take up his new post on October 17 2016. Mike will become an executive director of the company and a member of the Board. Mark Adams, interim chief financial officer, will leave…
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Aug- 2016 -25 AugustLatest News
New chairman appointed by Dobbies
Andrew Bracey has been appointed chairman of Dobbies, the UK’s second largest garden centre retailer, headquartered in Scotland. Andrew is a founding partner of Midlothian Capital Partners which together with Hattington Capital recently acquired Dobbies from Tesco for £218m on a cash and debt-free basis. John Cleland, CEO of Dobbies, said: “Andrew…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pen Den manager takes part in Great North Run for Assistance Dogs charity
Pet Den manager, Liane Shield, will compete in the Great North Run to raise money and awareness for the charity Support Dogs. Liane, lives near Gateshead and manages Cardiff based dog grooming and pampering company, The Pet Den Ltd. This will be the fourth time that Liane has taken part in the…
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2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Dog owner finds maggots in tinned food
A dog avoided an unpleasant dinner when its owner discovered live maggots crawling in her pet’s tin of dog food. Joan Boyer, from Mid Sussex, opened her usual Tesco Everyday Value brand of dog food to feed her English springer spaniel Lexie. “I opened the tin of dog food and it was…
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Jul- 2016 -7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Tesco launches new pet phone-line
Tesco Bank has launched a free telephone helpline in a bid to help prospective cat and dog owners choose the right pet for them. The phone-line – which is completely free to all Tesco Clubcard holders – will help pet owners choose the right breed for them and provide helpful advice…
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