The January 2026 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including:
- SUPER SHOW: PATS organisers add new features to the 2026 trade show.
- ROOM AT THE TOP: Pets at Home appoint former Waitrose chief as new CEO.
- SEASONS GREETINGS: Manufacturers and shoppers make donations to support pet charities.
- WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2026?: A gaze into the crystal ball to suggest what we might expect to see more of in the coming year.
- 10 QUESTIONS: Gerard O’Mahony of The Petfellas gives us the lowdown on the new distributor.
- LOCAL HEROES: A new raw food store in West Sussex is already a part of the community.
- SHOPPING AROUND: Our mystery shopping team visit stores in Cardiff.
- PET TREATS: A selection of the latest developments in this vibrant and important category.
- PRODUCT NEWS: New products and supplier initiatives that have caught our eye this month.
- WEIRD & WONDERFUL: More unusual and off-the-wall stories from the animal kingdom.
- BEHIND THE COUNTER: More tales of the day-to-day life of an independent retailer.


