The September 2026 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including:
- SHOW STARTERS: Industry prepares for the annual PATS exhibition, which this year includes more than 400 new products and an array of new show features.
- TOTAL RECALL: Years investigates sources of possible contamination after major product recall.
- CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME: Pets At Home among a number of pet trade organisations spearheading community and charity initiatives.
- CORNERING THE MARKET: Pets Corner launches own-brand fresh-frozen dog food range
- FLYING THE FLAG: PIF chief executive Nigel Baker calls on the pet trade to help raise the profile of British industry overseas.
- ENJOY YOUR VISIT: Some of the more innovative and exciting stands to check out at this year’s PATS show.
- CITY LIFE: An independent retailer in Birmingham has built a thriving online business.
- SHOPPING AROUND: Our mystery shopping team visit stores in the Welsh town of Merthyr Tydfil.
- DOG FOOD: New product development is helping to create a battle between sub-categories in the market.
- AQUATIC NEWS: A round-up of news from the aquatic sector.
- PRODUCT NEWS: New products and supplier initiatives that have caught our eye this month.
- WEIRD & WONDERFUL: Some 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.



