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.

Oct- 2021 -

19 October

Industry News

UK footfall return remains steady

Footfall across UK retail destinations declined marginally by -0.7% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. UK footfall last week was +28.1% higher than in the same week in 2020, which was a strong improvement from +24.5% in the week before. The fact that footfall did not change…
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Sep- 2021 -

10 September

Economy

UK economic growth slows, ONS reveals

UK economic growth slowed down in July, growing by 0.1% compared with 1% in June 2021, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With the spread of the Delta variant and the “pingdemic” taking its hold in July, gross domestic product (GDP) still remains 2.1%…
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Aug- 2021 -

19 August

Manufacturers

Clydach Farm launches wet food for dogs

Clydach Farm, a natural dog food company based in Wales, has announced the launch of its new wet food for dogs. The product is available in three flavours including Scottish Salmon; with 72% “responsibly caught” fish and British carrots. Welsh Lamb; with 72% grass-fed, welsh lamb with sweet potato, and…
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Jul- 2021 -

23 July

Retailers

PetPlace opens new HQ amid sales rise

PetPlace has announced it has opened new headquarters following a rise in sales over the pandemic. The retailer, which has stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Llangefni and Chirk, has opened the new site in Tir Llwyd Enterprise Park in Kinmel Bay. The company will be based out of a 10,000…
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2 July

Charities

RSPCA launches ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has launched its ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign to tackle animal abuse. The campaign is in response to the charity receiving almost 100,000 reports of intentional harm to animals over the past five years. July has been the busiest month…
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Jun- 2021 -

30 June

Manufacturers

Happy Hounds Wales recalls products over salmonella fears

Happy Hounds Wales Ltd has recalled four of its frozen raw dog food products amid fears over the presence of salmonella. Salmonella was reportedly found in the following products: Frozen Beef Mince, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code: 993, Best before: 31/05/2022 Frozen Lamb and Beef, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code:…
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14 June

Manufacturers

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures new stockists as sales rise

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has announced that sales have risen as the weather has warmed, whilst it has also secured new stockists for its frozen dog treats. The Prince of Wales pub in Hams Hill, Stoke Sub Hamdon in Somerset, is one of the latest stockists, offering new frozen treats…
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May- 2021 -

26 May

Government & Legislation

BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%

The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, after staff report on average 455 incidents of violence and abuse each day. A study, which was conducted by the group as part of its ‘2021 Retail Crime Survey’, showed that…
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19 May

Charities

Dogs Trust extends art trail to raise funds for new rehoming centre

Dogs Trust has announced that it is extending its ‘A Dog’s Trail’ with Snoopy art into the towns of Caerphilly and Porthcawl, to raise funds for a new rehoming centre in Wales. The project was originally intended as a Cardiff-based event with 50-plus sculptures. However, the Dogs Trust has teamed…
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Apr- 2021 -

30 April

Government & Legislation

Animal abusers face tougher sentencing as Animal Welfare Bill passes

Animal abusers in England and Wales are set to face tougher sentences in the wake of a new law being passed. Yesterday (29 April), The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill received Royal Assent and was passed into law. The bill increases the maximum sentencing under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 from…
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