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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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneRetailers
Pets at Home appoints operations director for retail
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Steve Shirley as its new operations director of retail. Shirley has extensive retail experience having spent nearly 30 years with supermarket chain, Asda, most recently as vice-president wholesale and convenience. Prior to that he held numerous positions as a senior retail director,…
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6 JuneRetailers
Millbry Hill are expanding
Millbry Hill has longstanding experience in serving and supporting the rural community, selling everything from saddlery and pet supplies, to homeware and fabulous clothing from top country brands. And they aim to continue doing just that – only on a slightly bigger scale. At the beginning of June, Millbry Hill…
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Apr- 2023 -3 AprilManufacturers
Pure Pet Food launches first renal recipe range
Pure Pet Food has launched two new recipes to its pet food range aimed at dogs with renal and kidney issues. These recipes are formulated by an in-house nutritionist and aimed at helping the hundreds and thousands of dogs that are affected by these conditions. Customers can try the range…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchRetailers
Danish Design acquired by Petcare Group
Danish Design Pet Products has announced that it has been acquired by Swedish company Petcare Group. As a result of the acquisition, the founding directors of Danish Design, Stuart and Susanne Newsome, will have a phased exit of the business and retire. The Yorkshire-based company stated that the partnership will…
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23 MarchRetailers
New Jollyes Scunthorpe to include Jolly Groomer
Jollyes has announced that its new store in Scunthorpe, which is set to open on 24 March, will be the first Jollyes to include a Jolly Groomer. The retailer announced a £1m investment last week aimed at expanding the company’s vet and grooming output. The new store will include ‘Wash…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberManufacturers
Innocent Hound expands air dried food range
Dog food company Innocent Hound has expanded its range of 1.5kg air dried food with two new flavours. The company now offers British duck and gourmet chicken hotpot flavours alongside its already existing flavours which include British lamb casserole, wild salmon fishcakes and British beef stew. The food is handcrafted…
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberManufacturers
Sniffers Pet Care secures £1.75m funding amid growth plans
Halifax-based Sniffers Pet Care has secured a £1.75m investment from Yorkshire-based Private Equity House, Traditum. The funding will allow Sniffers to build on its relationships, support the rollout of new brands and product ranges, and will enable the company to invest in new manufacturing and distribution roles at its Halifax…
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustManufacturers
Naturaw launches new raw dog food range
Raw dog food manufacturer, Naturaw, has announced the launch of its complete raw dog food range, Forage. The new product is made with carefully selected whole food ingredients to be nutritionally complete to FEDIAF guidelines. The Forage range comprises four varieties; Beef, Lamb and Free Range Chicken as well as…
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9 AugustManufacturers
Burgess’ Excel range relaunches with new look
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has announced that it is relaunching Burgess Excel, its small animal food range, with brand new recyclable packaging. As part of the range overhaul, the packaging has been given a “fresh, vibrant” new look with bold colours and lifestyle photography depicting healthy, happy…
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Jul- 2022 -28 JulyIndustry News
PetQuip unveils finalists for Industry Awards 2022
The PetQuip trade association has announced the list of finalists for this year’s PetQuip Industry Awards. A record number of entries were received, and following preliminary judging, these have now been whittled down to a list of finalists. Two new categories – ‘Celebrating Green and Organic’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’…
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