A cross-party House of Lords committee report is calling for a ban on the general sale of off-the-shelf and unchecked online pet treatments for fleas and ticks...
What began as a wonderfully bonkers idea became one of the pet world's biggest success stories this weekend, as Piggy Fest – Guinea Pig Festival exceeded every expectation and welcomed more than 2,700 guinea pig lovers to Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park in Suffolk...
Pet Trade Innovations has announced the latest updates to its award-winning Bamboodles range – a new floor-standing in-store display stand available on a limited-time trade offer, and the launch of two new products designed to keep dogs engaged for longer: the Bamboodles Giggle Bone and Bamboodles Tripod...
American company Central Garden & Pet Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in leading European firm TRIXIE from founder Bonnik Hansen and current shareholders Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak...
Pet at Home Chief Executive Officer James Bailey has revealed the company has made an encouraging start to its new financial year, trading in line with expectations and clear further signs that its Retail Turnaround Plan is gaining traction.
PATS 2026 will shine a spotlight on the fast-growing pet grooming sector with an expanded Grooming Zone, featuring new retailer-focused sessions and live demonstrations throughout the three-day exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on 27-29 September...
Fresh from being crowned Most Inspiring Athlete at the 2026 Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards, pet shop owner and Pickles Cani Running Club Head Coach Jack Avery is preparing to represent Great Britain at the International Canicross Federation (ICF) World Championships in Poland this November...
Halfords and Pets at Home have joined forces for a unique colleague partnership, bringing together the specialist knowledge, skills and people of two of the UK’s leading retail organisations. The collaboration saw colleagues from both businesses step forward to support one another, create memorable workplace experiences and raise funds for the Pets Foundation.
Companies such as Ancol are demonstrating that investment in UK manufacturing can coexist with competitive pricing, product innovation and commercial success. More than five decades after the business first began making collars and leads in Walsall, it is once again expanding its British manufacturing footprint – not through nostalgia, but through strategic investment in the future...
Direct Pets has been named Pet Shop of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, recognising an independent, family-owned pet retailer that has become a trusted part of the local pet-owning community across Northumberland and the wider North East...
Pets at Home and Blue Cross are launching a nationwide summer fundraising event to help keep pets fed and families together as cost-of-living pressures continue to affect homes across the UK...
Pets4Homes (pets4homes.co.uk) has just released its latest Pet Industry Report with the standout finding being that Britain's fastest-selling puppies are no longer the fashionable crossbreeds, but working and terrier types...
The Paws Lab has launched a new Daily Protection Spray, formulated with the brand’s breakthrough SilverTi+ antimicrobial technology. Designed for dogs and cats, this gentle, alcohol‑free spray provides fast, effective daily protection against environmental microbes while supporting healthy skin and coat maintenance...
Clayton Payne, host of the flagship podcast Pet Business Disruptors, has reached peak chart status across his broadcasting network. Latest metrics show the series is now one of the most downloaded audio programmes in the global pet sector...
Agria Pet Insurance has appointed Dr Scott Miller as its new brand ambassador, marking a partnership with a shared commitment to pet welfare, preventative care, and helping owners make informed decisions...
The six-week holidays can be a busy time not only for parents and caregivers but for pets too, this summer leading vet charity PDSA is urging families to make pet safety an essential part of their plans...
Assisi Pet Care has acquired leading natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade from European private equity firm IK Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed...
Pet wellbeing entrepreneur Martyn Bartlett-Judge almost missed being presented with the King's Award for Enterprise after his taxi failed to turn up, forcing him into a frantic dash across central London on a rented e-bike...
The Pet Industry Federation is helping UK pet businesses explore the US market through two major international opportunities: a supported UK delegation to SuperZoo in Las Vegas next month; and a dedicated UK pavilion at Global Pet Expo in Orlando in March 2027...
Exhibitors at PATS 2026 are being encouraged to enter their latest product launches into the prestigious New Product Showcase & Awards, with entries now officially open ahead of the exhibition's return to the NEC Birmingham on 27–29 September 2026...
Nestlé Purina will see a significant capacity investment with a new plant in Mantova, Italy, as the company looks to meet continued demand growth for pet food...
Air-dried food brand The Innocent Hound has given its bestselling 70% Original Complete Food range a colourful new look, creating an even more eye-catching and impactful display for retailers...
Jollyes Pets has announced the launch of its own label specialist pet food brand Optimum Pet Health, offering science-based pet nutrition without the usual hefty price tag...
