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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Nov- 2021 -10 NovemberPet Owners
Jollyes to close Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Jollyes has told its 730 colleagues at its annual conference they will get a “well-deserved” break on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as it sets to keep its nationwide network of stores closed. Jollyes’ 70-plus stores across the UK have seen strong sales over the past 18 months including…
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Oct- 2021 -28 OctoberRetailers
Jollyes acquires The Pet Store chain in Yorkshire
Pet retailer Jollyes has announced it is set to acquire The Pet Store and its three Yorkshire stores for an undisclosed sum. The Pet Store currently employs 10 colleagues who will now join the 720-strong workforce across the Jollyes UK network. Jollyes said the three stores will complement its existing…
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26 OctoberIndustry News
Footfall declines in lead up to half-term
Footfall across retail destinations declined by -1.5% across the UK in the last week, according to retail intelligence experts Springboard. This drop was driven by a -3.6% decline in footfall in high streets, whilst footfall rose marginally in both retail parks by +0.9% and shopping centres by +0.4%. Whilst footfall…
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12 OctoberRetailers
Aunt Bessie’s launches Yorkshire pudding-shaped dog bed
Aunt Bessie’s has announced the launch of its first-ever Yorkshire pudding-shaped dog bed, with all sale proceeds donated to Guide Dogs. The dog bed has been created to mark the birth of Bessie, a golden retriever guide dog puppy who has been sponsored by the group following its charity partnership…
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Sep- 2021 -20 SeptemberRetailers
Tong Garden Centre doubles petcare and aquatics department
Tong Garden Centre has doubled the size of its petcare, wildlife, birdcare and aquatics department. The extended department is now home to the largest maidenhead aquatics concession and ‘feed the fish’ pool in Yorkshire, including tropical fish from around the world, community fish and specialist aquarium fish. It is also…
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10 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Gov appoints Jonathan Statham as AHWBE chair
Professor Jonathan Statham has been appointed chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE). Statham will start the role on 1 November 2021, replacing the current chair, Michael Seals, who is standing down after ten years in the role. He has been non-executive director of the AHWBE…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustAppointment
Sniffers appoints new business support manager
Sniffers Pet Care has hired Emma Le Gros Clark as its new business support manager following an “impressive” growth trajectory for the group. Le Gros Clark joins the pet treat business’s team from Lloyds Banking Group, where she previously worked alongside Sniffers director Simon Brown. She has left a 22-year…
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25 AugustRetailers
Footfall dampened by wet weather
Footfall across UK retail destinations fell by -1.7% last week from the week before as wet weather continued to dampen footfall across the nation. According to Springboard, there was a drop of -2.2% in high streets versus more “modest” drops of -1.3% in shopping centres and -1% in retail parks. …
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9 AugustManufacturers
Pointer launches new suite of POS materials
Pointer Pet Products has launched a brand-new range of Point of Sale (POS)materials for all pet shops stocking its treats and snacks. The range includes window flyer holders, floor stickers, branded barkers and shelf wobblers, and is completely free of charge. Michell Pearson, Business Development at Pointer, said the group…
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6 AugustManufacturers
The Innocent Pet extends air-dried dog food range
The Innocent Pet, a Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, has extended its air-dried dog food range with three new single protein recipes. Its complete food range now includes seven grain free, single protein recipes for dogs – each including human-grade British meat or MSC sourced fish, selected fruit, vegetables, and herbs,…
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