Wales
Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazette’s coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market — including store openings and closures, local supply chain activity, regional demand trends, and government policy affecting pet businesses. We also report on how distinct devolved legislation in Wales impacts pet product retail, animal welfare compliance, and trading standards. This tag provides targeted insight for businesses operating within or supplying to the Welsh pet sector.
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Nov- 2025 -14 NovemberRetailers
Brynmenyn dog care facility brought to market in Bridgend
Bridgend, a purpose-built dog care facility in Brynmenyn, has been brought to market, offering an opportunity for operators looking to expand or enter the pet care sector in South Wales. The site, located on Picton Yard, St Theodores Way, was designed for high-volume, welfare-focused dog services and is available for…
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Sep- 2025 -3 SeptemberVeterinary
Zomedica signs UK distribution deal with Pioneer Veterinary Products
Zomedica has appointed Pioneer Veterinary Products Limited as its UK distribution partner, expanding access to the company’s point-of-care technologies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pioneer will lead sales and support for the small animal market on an exclusive basis and act as a non-exclusive distributor for equine products.…
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Aug- 2025 -22 AugustGovernment & Legislation
Puppies.co.uk calls for national licensing laws on puppy trade
Puppies.co.uk has called for new national licensing laws to crackdown on the criminal puppy trade and unsafe rescues. The company sent Freedom of Information requests to metropolitan borough councils and found they received over 200 reports of illegally imported pets. Many dogs arriving from countries such as Romania, Ukraine and…
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Jul- 2025 -22 JulyBusiness
Animal Focused Alliance secures Primary Authority partnership for Wales
The Animal Focused Alliance, a pet industry body, has formed a Primary Authority partnership with Monmouthshire County Council to improve regulatory consistency for pet businesses in Wales. The government-backed scheme allows organisations to receive expert advice from a designated local authority – in this case, Monmouthshire – on how to…
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9 JulyVeterinary
VetPartners opens new £1.7m clinic in South Wales
VetPartners has opened a new £1.7m veterinary clinic in Caerphilly, South Wales, as part of its commitment to expanding services and improving the standard of care for pets in the region. Caerphilly Veterinary Clinic has welcomed its first patients at a new site in Castle View Shopping Centre, converted from…
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4 JulyManufacturers
DotDotPet partners with Jollyes to promote full range
DotDotPet has announced that its full product range is now available in Jollyes Pet Stores across the UK. The new retail partnership means DotDotPet’s growing range of wellness supplements, calming shampoos and eco-conscious accessories will now be available both in-store and online via the Jollyes website. The news follows the…
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May- 2025 -15 MayTrade Organisations
OATA relaunches biosecurity assessment tool
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced that it is relaunching its Business Biosecurity Self-Assessment Tool, now redesigned as a streamlined, easy-to-use online survey. The updated tool guides businesses through a series of simple, tick-box statements covering key areas such as supply chains, quarantining procedures, hygiene measures, wastewater management,…
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Apr- 2025 -11 AprilRetailers
DotDotPet secures new listing with Pet Place stores across North Wales
Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member DotDotPet has secured a new retail listing with Pet Place. DotDotPet’s range of pet products will now be available across North Wales through Pet Place’s five regional stores. The news follows the launch of DotDotPet’s new Mini Eco Dog Towels. Each box contains 10 compact…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Nov- 2024 -7 NovemberVeterinary
Aberystwyth veterinary school appoints new advisory board
Aberystwyth University’s School of Veterinary Science has appointed a new advisory board to discuss further development plans. The establishment of the new board builds on a number of additions to the school since it was opened in 2021 by King Charles III as the first and only one in Wales.…
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