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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Jan- 2013 -2 JanuaryRetailers
BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets
In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans. The BRC is now asking MPs to prioritise reinvigorating their local high streets, which,…
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Nov- 2012 -28 NovemberTrade Organisations
Welsh dog control Bill leading the way, according to BVA
Addressing a dogโs actions before they become a problem is the right way forward in Wales, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA). A bill called the Control of Dogs (Wales) Bill has been drafted and is now out for consultation, which aims to address dog control problems through three…
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9 NovemberTrade Organisations
PDSA report reveals shocking dog attack figures
A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity PDSA has revealed millions of pets are more aggressive than ever, which could be owing to a lack of basic understanding of pets and their needs. The Animal Wellbeing Report (PAW) report, conducted by the PDSA in conjunction with YouGov,…
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Oct- 2012 -1 OctoberTrade Organisations
Peter Harlech Jones elected as president of the BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) elected Peter Harlech Jones as president for 2012/13 during its recent AGM at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool. Mr Jones, an international consultant on veterinary medicines, was born and raised in North Wales. He qualified from the University of Liverpool Veterinary School in 1971…
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Aug- 2012 -3 AugustIndustry News
Pet sector HR manager nominated for award
Pet industry worker Terri Roberts has been shortlisted for a prize at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Terri, HR manager at north Wales-based pet, agricultural and equine retail Farm and Pet Place, has been chosen as a finalist in the โLeader of the Year in a business with a…
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3 AugustEvents
Pet sector HR manager nominated for award
Pet industry worker Terri Roberts has been shortlisted for a prize at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Terri, HR manager at north Wales-based pet, agricultural and equine retail Farm and Pet Place, has been chosen as a finalist in the โLeader of the Year in a business with a…
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Jul- 2012 -24 JulyIndustry News
Burns Pet Nutrition wins conservation award
Burns Pet Nutrition has won the RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award for Wales 2012. The annual competition recognises the positive work of farmers who use sympathetic farming methods to create wildlife habitat. John and Tegwen Burns purchased the land that makes up Penlan Farm six years ago to produce…
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24 JulyManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition wins conservation award
Burns Pet Nutrition has won the RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award for Wales 2012. The annual competition recognises the positive work of farmers who use sympathetic farming methods to create wildlife habitat. John and Tegwen Burns purchased the land that makes up Penlan Farm six years ago to produce…
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5 JulyIndustry News
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVAโs annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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5 JulyEvents
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVAโs annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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