Wales
Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazetteโs coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market โ 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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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneRetailers
Bira welcomes business rates revaluation postponement in Wales
The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision by the Welsh government to delay the revaluation of business rates.ย The announcement follows a similar ruling made in England on 6 May, which resulted in the government scrapping a bill to reevaluate business rates in 2021. The decision to postpone…
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May- 2020 -28 MayCharities
Battersea welcomes progress of Scottish Bill to introduce five-year sentences for animal cruelty
Animal welfare charity has welcomed the Scottish Governmentโs commitment to introduce five-year maximum sentences for animal cruelty as its new legislation took one step closer to becoming law. The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill, introduced in October last year, passed stage two of the legislative process…
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11 MayCoronavirus
Dogs at risk of separation anxiety once lockdown is over
Pet owners are being warned that their dogs could develop separation anxiety once the Covid-19 lockdown ends, having become accustomed to extra human attention while their owners are at home. Burns Pet Nutrition, a Welsh pet food company founded by veterinary surgeon John Burns, has warned dog owners that their…
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11 MayRetailers
Trouble ahead for retail vacancy rates, warns BRC
Theย Britishย Retail Consortium (BRC) and Local Data Company has said the new BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor has revealed that the rate of store vacancies increased to 12.2% in March. The monitor also reported a 0.3% decrease in vacancy rates in shopping centres to 14.1% compared with 14.4%. The South West and Wales…
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5 MayManufacturers
Inspired Pet Nutrition appoints James Lawson as MD
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced the promotion of James Lawson as managing director. Since joining in July 2018, Lawson has been a group director and also managing director of IPNโs subsidiary The Real Pet Food Company. Prior to joining IPN, he held the position of managing director at GA…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilCoronavirus
Burns Pet Nutrition donates pet food to Hope Rescue amid Covid-19 crisis
Kidwell-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has announced it has donated thousands of pounds worth of pet food to South Wales charity, Hope Rescue. The pet food company, which specialises in producing high quality dog food made up of all-natural ingredients, is providing the centre with three-monthsโ worth of…
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20 AprilCharities
Covid-19: 95% of animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey has revealed that 95% of its members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the outbreak. The Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH) announced their members were…
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3 AprilCoronavirus
Pet hospital destroyed by Storm Dennis reopens for emergency cases
A veterinary hospital that was โcompletely devastatedโ by Storm Dennis, is set to re-open for emergency cases as the coronavirus crisis continues. Valley Veterinary Hospital in Gwaelod y Garth, near Cardiff, will re-open its 24-hour emergency service next Monday, keeping strict social distancing guidelines from the RCVS in place.ย The…
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2 AprilCharities
Kennel Club calls on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas
The Kennel Club has called on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas to aid social distancing. The group is urging local councils to do more to help dog walkers stay safe and responsible during the current lockdown period and ensure they can adhere to the social distancing…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchVeterinary
BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices
The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a ยฃ350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…
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