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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Aug- 2020 -12 AugustRetailers
Mutts and Hounds launches in Harrods
Mutts and Hounds has announced that its range of luxury products will now be stocked in Harrods. The pet product brand for dogs creates harnesses and leads, beds, toys, bowls and biscuits, all of which will become available at the London-based department store. The new Harrods range is available in…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyManufacturers
Pure Pet Food expands offering
Natural pet food group, Pure Pet Food, announced it has expanded its offering through a newly-launched line of healthy dog treats. All treats are made with natural, human-grade ingredients, and the brand notes the latest line is ideal to use in training. In addition, the treats are free from preservatives…
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1 JulyCharities
KCCT Emergency Relief Initiative supports rescue centre
The Good Life Dog Rescue has revealed that the Kennel Club Charitable Trust’s (KCCT) emergency fund has supported the business through the crisis, allowing it to continue operations amid the pandemic. The Yorkshire-based rescue centre has saved over 300 dogs in the last year. The organisation works to rehome dogs,…
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Jun- 2020 -24 JuneCoronavirus
Coronavirus diaries: Inspired Pet Nutrition
There is no doubt that we have been through unprecedented times in the last few months. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) attended Crufts in early March with a skeleton crew and it was agreed that those who attended would isolate from the office for a week afterwards. In the following two…
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12 JuneIndustry News
Pet food retailer to move to largest premises of their kind
A pet food retailer has finalised a deal to secure a move into a former supermarket in Hampshire, creating the biggest pet food store store of its kind in the country. Healthy Pet Store, which specialises in healthy, frozen meals for cats and dogs, is now set to take over…
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2 JuneIndustry News
Johnston & Jeff donates food amid crisis
Premium bird food manufacturer, Johnston and Jeff, has given its support to four parrot rescue centres through the donation of bird food amid the ongoing crisis. The Yorkshire-based manufacturer has donated more than a tonne of its ‘Parrot Lean and Fit’ and ‘Low Sunflower’ blends to Birdline Parrot Rescue, Problem…
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May- 2020 -28 MayCharities
RSPCA reports rise in cats in care amid Covid-19 lockdown
Animal charity RSPCA has reported it has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet, and fears that the situation is set to “get worse” since the Covid-19 lockdown was introduced. RSPCA said there is already an influx at this time of the year, but lockdown means…
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5 MayManufacturers
Inspired Pet Nutrition appoints James Lawson as MD
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced the promotion of James Lawson as managing director. Since joining in July 2018, Lawson has been a group director and also managing director of IPN’s subsidiary The Real Pet Food Company. Prior to joining IPN, he held the position of managing director at GA…
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Apr- 2020 -6 AprilCoronavirus
VetPartners donates equipment to NHS
VetPartners announced it is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic by donating ventilators and personal protective equipment to frontline staff. Practices that are part of the York-based veterinary group are now providing vital equipment, including disposable masks, aprons and gloves. Some practices have also been able to donate ventilators…
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Mar- 2020 -27 MarchCharities
RSPCA officer attacked during swan mission
An RSPCA officer was attacked by a group of teenagers whilst trying to rescue a swan, the animal charity has reported. Animal welfare officer Leanne Honess-Heather was helping a swan who had become tangled in a fishing line when she was approached by five male teenagers in Hull, East Yorkshire.…
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