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- 2021 -26 JanuaryTrade Organisations
Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare
The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…
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15 JanuaryFeatures
A look back at the pet industry in 2020
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, not least for the pet industry. This year, COVID-19 restrictions have brought a renewed enthusiasm for pet ownership across the country, as many turned to animals as their stay-at-home companions. On top of this, the industry is booming, but the sudden…
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Dec- 2020 -15 DecemberIndustry News
Burns Pet Nutrition opens fifth store
Burns Pet Nutrition has announced the opening of a new store in Llandeilo, Wales this month.ย The store is the fifth outlet to date for the pet food brand, and sells a variety of pet goods such as food, toys, and accessories.ย The new site also features a bespoke health…
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11 DecemberIndustry News
IPN site achieves โGrade Aโ BRC status
Inspired Pet Nutritionโs wet pet food facility at its IPN Kinmel manufacturing site has achieved โGrade Aโ accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).ย According to the manufacturer, the entire process was completed in under four months and was done without the need for a pre-audit.ย ย The accreditation means that…
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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberIndustry News
Lockdown footfall more resilient than in March
Footfall across UK retail destinations showed signs of resilience when compared with the first national lockdown last week, with footfall 57.7% lower than the same week in 2019, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Springboard said this is โdemonstrably more resilientโ than it was in the first complete week…
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5 NovemberCoronavirus
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employeeโs wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was โright…
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3 NovemberBusiness
Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%
Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is despite a 53.7% footfall decrease in Wales, following the countryโs two-week โfirebreakโ lockdown. Retail park, high street and shopping centre rose by 3.5%, 5.2% and 11% over the period, respectively.…
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Oct- 2020 -20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed.ย As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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19 OctoberCoronavirus
Wales announces โfirebreakโ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week โfirebreakโ national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23 October at 6pm until Monday 9 November.ย According to BBC News, first minister Mark Drakeford said the “time-limited firebreak” will be “a short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock,…
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19 OctoberCoronavirus
Burns launches loyalty scheme to support high streets
Burns Pet Nutrition has issued a plea to members of the public to support local high streets in a bid to help small businesses survive the pandemic. The pet food company is now calling on pet owners to buy their pet food from local stores, and has now launched a…
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