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.

Mar- 2020 -

19 March

Economy

Bira welcomes temporary abolition of business rates in Scotland

The Scottish Government’s move to temporarily abolish business rates in a bid to minimise the impact of coronavirus has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has unveiled a new economic package to the Holyrood Parliament in response to coronavirus, including 12 months…
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Feb- 2020 -

17 February

Charities

MPs support Battersea’s animal cruelty campaign

Over 100 MPs have showed their support for five-year prison sentences for animal cruelty at a reception held by Battersea in Parliament. The event was in support the charity’s campaign to increase the maximum sentence for the most serious animal cruelty offences. MPs were invited to sign Battersea’s pledge board…
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7 February

Veterinary

BVA issues advice to owners amid dog vomiting bug outbreak

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice to pet owners following an increase in the number of dogs being struck by a vomiting bug. Around 474 reports had been recorded via a dedicated University of Liverpool veterinary surveillance database, (SAVSNET) in the week since it went live on 30…
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Jan- 2020 -

29 January

Business

Cats Protection chief executive appointed new member of AWC

Cats protection CEO James Yeates has been appointed as a new member of The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Yeates is one of the four new members of AWC, which is made up of experts in farming, wild animals and pets. It provides detailed research and advice to the Department for…
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23 January

Business

College launches dog grooming academy

Coleg Cambria, a higher education college in north east Wales, has announced the opening of its new dog grooming salon and training academy. The Collar and Comb Dog Grooming Academy will open at the college’s Llysfasi site, and will formally begin seminars on 27 January. The first seminar will be…
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8 January

Manufacturers

Inspired Pet Nutrition reports ‘record sales’

Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Inspired Pet Nutrition, has reported “record sales” reaching three “key milestones”. The firm, which has manufacturing facilities in Thirsk and North Wales, achieved record sales for the month of November at £11m, including the highest ever weekly sales of £2.4m. Further, on a 12-month rolling basis,…
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2 January

Business Bites

The internet need not be the scourge of every sector – just ask the CEO of Mountain Warehouse

The last decade in business was arguably characterised by one word: disruption. While the internet behemoths had already begun building serious fortunes in the 2000s, most would agree it was after 2010 that things really started motoring. Heralded as the great democratiser of information and services, the effects of a…
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Dec- 2019 -

19 December

Manufacturers

IPN injects £250k investment into factory

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced it will invest £250k into its Kimnel Park site in Bodelwyddan, North Wales. The site is home to IPN’s subsidiary, The Real Petfood Company. The investment will go towards funding for new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.…
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Nov- 2019 -

6 November

Government & Legislation

Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea

Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which would increase maximum sentences for the worst acts of animal cruelty from the current penalty of six months to five years, has now fallen in Westminster for…
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Sep- 2019 -

25 September

Pet Owners

Tails.com launches new Chicken Biscuits

Tails.com has expanded its grain-free hand-baked treats range with the launch of Chicken Biscuits. Hand-baked in small batches in Wales, Chicken Biscuits with sweet potato and turmeric are designed to provide a “delicious” mix of protein and vitamins for dogs. The new treat will complement the existing range which includes…
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