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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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryRetailers
Sniffers Pet Care secures £850k funding from Traditum
Pet treat supplier Sniffers Pet Care has secured £850k in follow-on funding from Traditum Private Equity, following an initial investment of £1.75m by the West Yorkshire based private equity house in September 2022. Sniffers, which is based near Halifax, supplies natural pet treats for customers including Pets at Home and…
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28 FebruaryManufacturers
I’Anson appoints commercial director ahead of £20m mill opening
UK-based animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Bros has appointed Andrew Richardson as its new commercial director following the opening of its new £20m+ feed mill and distribution centre. Richardson has “extensive” experience within the agri, retail, equine/leisure and fuel sectors having previously held the roles of managing director and group CEO…
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22 FebruaryRetailers
Dog launches new collections exclusively at Just for Pets
Dog, the dog collars, leads and accessories retailer, has launched new leather, tweed and rope collections exclusively at Just for Pets. The new collection comes in different colours including Cherry and Blush, Honey and Charcoal and Peacock and Hazelnut. Additionally, a collection of keyrings is also available in the same…
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Jan- 2024 -12 JanuaryRetailers
IPN becomes £200m business in centenary year
Yorkshire-based pet food company Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has become a £200m business in accounts made up to June 2023. Currently celebrating 100 years since its establishment in animal feed in 1923, the family-founded company is now expecting to become a £500m+ sales business within the next five years. IPN…
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Dec- 2023 -8 DecemberManufacturers
The Innocent Hound launches limited edition Valentines treat
The Innocent Hound has announced the launch of its next limited edition air-dried treat, Strawberry Crush Hearts. The heart-shaped treats are handcrafted, using quality British beef with crushed strawberries. The Innocent Hound’s last limited edition treat sold out within weeks of launching and the treats come in resealable and recyclable…
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1 DecemberEconomy
Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds
The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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Sep- 2023 -6 SeptemberRetailers
Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m
Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…
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Aug- 2023 -10 AugustRetailers
Walker and Drake launch new salmon oil
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer Walker and Drake has launched a 100% Scottish salmon oil. The news comes after Walker and Drake recently invested heavily in its own new production facilities in Barnsley. According to Walker and Drake the salmon oil contains Omegas 3, 6 and 9 which are all “proven…
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Jul- 2023 -28 JulyVeterinary
VetPartners acquires Isabelle Vets
VetPartners has announced the acquisition of Guernsey’s oldest veterinary practice, Isabelle Vets. Isabelle Vets, which has been looking after Guernsey’s pets, farm animals and horses since 1919, is the first veterinary practice from the island to join VetPartners. Led by vets, VetPartners was established by CEO Jo Malone in November…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneRetailers
The Innocent Hound celebrates 10-year milestone
Yorkshire pet food manufacturer The Innocent Hound has completed 10 years in business. Inspired by their rescue lurcher, Bongo, founder Chloe Heaton wanted to create a range of treats that mirrored “their values that they hold when choosing food for themselves”. Haeton said The Innocent Hound “set out on a…
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