York
York is a hub for independent pet retailers, regional suppliers, and emerging petcare businesses within the North of England. Pet Gazette reports on shop openings and closures, local distributor activity, and business developments affecting the pet trade in and around York. Coverage includes regional trends in pet food and accessory demand, partnerships with national brands, and operational updates from pet industry players based in the area. This tag supports pet retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers looking to monitor commercial activity in this historically significant and economically active city.
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Mar- 2018 -5 MarchCurrent Affairs
Mass marine life death following storm
Tens of thousands of marine animals have been washed up along the UK’s east coast following the cold temperatures and rough weather over the last week. Crabs, starfish, mussels and lobsters are ankle-deep in places along the Holderness coast in Yorkshire. Most of the animals are now dead – except…
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Feb- 2018 -28 FebruaryCharities
British dog breeds at risk of disappearing
British breeds of dogs are at risk of ‘disappearing’ as newer and ‘more fashionable’ foreign breeds increase in desirability. According to dog charity’s Kennel Club ‘At Watch’ list, historic British breeds have fallen to ‘dangerously low’ levels of popularity. However, due to the popularity of Netflix television series, The Crown,…
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26 FebruaryCharities
Pet company donates run to Yorkshire cat charity
Yorkshire Cat Rescue has received a much-needed place to play and exercise thanks for pet company Mars Petcare. The run is made of a combination of tunnels, rope walks and planks which give cats different levels to explore. This is in line with the advice of the cat experts from…
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21 FebruaryBusiness
Pet care business receives UK Steel Enterprise funding
A Rotherham-based entrepreneur has established Bow Wow Brigade, a unique pet care and dog-walking business following receipt of a £1,000 grant from the UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) Kickstart Fund. Casey Rush, the entrepreneur behind Bow Wow Brigade which offers dog walking services, holiday help and puppy training classes, used the…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Discount stores push pet supplies company to sell up
A South Yorkshire pet supplies company is up for sale following “increased competition.” The business and assets belonging to a Sheffield online pet supplies company are up for sale. Aristocrat Pet Supplies, a family owned and run business, milled its own feed and seed on-site in Sheffield and has been…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCelebrities
Welfare associations criticise James Corden for giving out puppies at Grammys
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), PETA and the Animal Welfare Foundation have criticised James Corden, after he handed out puppies at this year’s Grammy Awards as ‘consolation prizes’. Following the announcement of the Best Comedy Album award at Sunday’s (28 January) ceremony in New York, Corden said: “Congratulations Dave Chappelle,…
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29 JanuaryPet Owners
Blue Cross extends offerings with new vet partnerships
Blue Cross is teaming up with three more vet practices to offer discounted treatment for pet owners on a low income. From 1 February, ST Stead in York, Icknield Veterinary Group in Luton and Seymour Vets in Torbay will provide treatment and health check-ups on behalf of the charity for…
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22 JanuaryIndustry News
Dogs help boost sales at work
Allowing dogs into the workplace – an appropriate workplace, of course, with no hazards or staff with a phobia of dogs – is proven to reduce stress and boost morale. Burns Pet Nutrition has released a list of five reasons dogs should go to work. Dogs reduce sick days Studies by…
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18 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home closes all of its Barkers stores
Pets at Home has confirmed the closure of all seven of its Barkers stores across the country by the end of March. Pets at Home opened seven Barkers stores across the country in Bristol, Surrey, West Yorkshire, Marlow, London, Kent and Wilmslow. The shops were dog-centric outlets, offering toys, accessories,…
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16 JanuaryIndustry News
Pet food producer invests £1.5m in new site
Inspired Pet Nutrition is investing around £1.5 million in new equipment at its Dalton Mill site near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. In late November the factory achieved a weekly dispatch figure of 5,300 pallets. As part of the investment, additional robotic equipment is being installed on the site’s four production…
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