“PAWS” for thought: Pet and Animal Wellbeing at Glee

PAW: Pet and Animal Wellbeing

NEC Birmingham)

The UK is a pet loving nation

Recent research from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association revealed that 3.2 million UK households have acquired a pet since 2020, and its data is predicting that by the end of 2023 16.2 million (households, or 57% of the population, will have a pet. With dogs remaining the most popular choice with over 12 million households being home to a pooch, and 11 million the domain of cat owners, it’s little wonder that the pet products that address animals’ distinct requirements and foster stronger connections between owners and their pets have witnessed exponential growth in the last three years.

Pet within garden retail HTA Retail Monitor shows that pet sales within garden centres were up 31% in February 2023 compared to the same month in 2021. With sales rising, and pet owner numbers staying strong, now is the optimal time for garden retailers to review their pet offering to establish pound’. an offering that focuses on trends, core lines and gifting opportunities to suit the many demands of these so-called pet parents. Perfectly positioned to support this potential is PAW at Glee, where a host of established and emerging pet brands come together to showcase new products and pet services, whilst helping retailers to understand the value of the pet pound and how the humanization of pets is changing the landscape.