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.

Aug- 2016 -

2 August

Current 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 July

Current 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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Jun- 2016 -

2 June

Current Affairs

Pooch & Mutt shortlisted for award

Pet health company Pooch & Mutt has been shortlisted for the ‘Start-Up of the Year’ award, which recognises businesses that have demonstrated fast growth in the last 12 months. Pooch & Mutt has chosen to sell its range of 75 percent meat treats through a number of large chains. The products are stocked…
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Apr- 2016 -

26 April

Events

Mars Petcare partners with Tesco for charity fundraiser

Mars UK has chosen to partner with supermarket chain, Tesco, for National Pet Month 2016. Mars Petcare UK has decided to team up with the retail giant to raise money for a number of animal charities. Working with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the two companies have arranged a joint in-store and online…
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Mar- 2016 -

3 March

Industry News

Barking Heads now sold by Tesco

Pet Food (UK) Ltd has announced that a limited range of Barking Heads products are now available in Tesco Extra, Tesco online, and select Tesco super stores. Shoppers will be able to buy 2kg bags of Bad Hair Day, Tender Loving Care, Puppy Days, Fusspot, Fat Dog Slim and Golden Years.…
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Feb- 2016 -

26 February

Products

Launch of new gourmet pet food

Newly launched gourmet pet food brand Cuffleberry & Co has unveiled its range of products. The dog food recipes were created in England by pet lovers with 50 years’ experience in the farming, meat and pet food industries, and are available in both tins and trays. Meat, poultry, fish and game have…
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Jan- 2016 -

8 January

Editorial

Tesco expands into the pet sector

Supersized grocery chain, Tesco, has announced plans to open an in-store pet grooming service. A Tesco spokesperson has confirmed that a planning application will be put in for its Culverhouse Cross store in Cardiff. The move has prompted media speculation; The Telegraph suggests the ‘Pet Den’ trial could be rolled out…
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Nov- 2015 -

10 November

Current Affairs

‘Lethal combination’ for UK retailers, says Tesco boss

Story by Michael Northcott The chief executive of Tesco, Dave Lewis, has warned that the UK retail sector is facing a “lethal cocktail” of rising costs. Speaking at the CBI’s annual conference, Lewis said rising business rates and the National Living Wage (introduced by George Osborne earlier this year) mean…
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Aug- 2015 -

20 August

Industry News

New Natural Range for Lily’s Kitchen

Lily’s Kitchen will be adding a new Natural Range of complete recipes for cats and dogs to its award-winning, organic line-up of food for pets. The London-based pet food brand has created a range of 10 recipes to offer more choice within its single-serve tray format. The trays are designed to be easy…
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Nov- 2014 -

13 November

Editorial

Get, set, go! Is your store ready for the Christmas rush?

It’s here. Christmas advertising is out in force as Tesco, Aldi, Boots and Marks & Spencer become just a few of the companies to try and entice us into stores. To smaller retailers the outlays may sound hefty. John Lewis’ much-anticipated ad, featuring Monty the Penguin, cost £1 million to…
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