Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • FREE Email Newsletters
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Free Magazine Subscriptions
    Twitter Facebook
    Pet Business World
    • Trade News
      • Distributors
      • International
      • Legislation
      • Manufacturers
      • Other trades
      • Retailers
    • New Products
      • Birds
      • Cats
      • Dogs
      • Small Animals
    • Features
      • Industry Experts
      • Retailer profiles
    • Aquatics
    • Columnists
      • Newshound
      • Reptile Trade Views
    • People
    • Magazines
      1. June 2022
      2. May 2022
      3. April 2022
      4. March 2022
      5. February 2022
      6. January 2022
      Featured

      PBW News – June 2022

      By David ReesJune 15, 2022
      Recent

      PBW News – June 2022

      June 15, 2022

      PBW News – May 2022

      May 5, 2022

      PBW News – April 2022

      April 5, 2022
    • Classifieds
    • Trade Directory
    Pet Business World
    Legislation

    Pet shops remain open as Britain locks down

    Michele SwalesBy Michele SwalesMarch 24, 20203 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

    All shops selling non-essential goods are to be closed immediately as the government imposes tougher controls to try to fight the coronavirus but stores selling essential items – including pet shops – can remain open.

    Only a small group of retailers will be allowed to stay open. As well as pet shops, this includes pharmacies, newsagents, hardware stores, banks, post offices, petrol stations, retails shops in hospitals, launderettes. Vets and funeral homes will also be allowed to operate.

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the UK-wide lockdown, including the closure of all ‘non-essential’ shops in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. Under the new measures, Brits will be able to travel out only for essential goods such as food, medical needs and brief exercise.

    And the Government has issued guidance to those retailers remaining open, who must:
    * Ensure a distance of two metres between customers and shop assistants
    * Let people enter the shop only in small groups, to ensure that spaces are not crowded
    * Introduce queue control outside shops.

    The British Independent Retailers Association – umbrella organisation of the Pet Product Retail Association – described the choice of ‘essential’ shops as ‘a logical list’.

    Speaking after the measures were announced tonight, Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre said: “We understand the need to protect customers and employees from Covid19 and so more shop closures were inevitable.

    “We have already seen many members make the decision before being told to do so. The list of those shops that can stay open is a logical list, except I would have included health stores which often perform an essential service to their community.

    “It is now even more important for the details of the various support packages to be made available in detail and with transparency. We are still hearing about local authorities claiming not to know about the grants and the there is limited information on the employment protection grant.”

    SAFETY

    Helen Dickinson, chief executive of retail lobby group the British Retail Consortium, told the BBC many shops had already closed temporarily.

    “Others have continued to provide essential products and services to their customers, both from physical stores and online.

    “Any retailers that remain open will be following the very latest government public health guidance to ensure they do everything they can to ensure the safety of customers and staff.”

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson said tonight that the measures would cause disruption but save lives.

    “I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people’s lives, to their businesses and to their jobs. And that’s why we have produced a huge and unprecedented programme of support both for workers and for business.”

    Last week, a group of pet trade and welfare organisations, co-ordinated by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association, wrote to the Government asking that pet shops be deemed ‘essential retailers’ and that pet food manufacturers should be included in the list of essential workers.

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
    Previous ArticleClose up to stay safe unless you are exempted’
    Next Article Trade welcomes pet shop exemption
    Michele Swales

    Read Similar Stories

    Legislation

    Price cut campaign “will harm independent retailers”

    June 30, 2022
    Legislation

    Ban on pets in rented homes set to end

    June 16, 2022
    Legislation

    Only partial welcome to Queen’s Speech

    May 11, 2022
    Most Read

    Price cut campaign “will harm independent retailers”

    June 30, 2022

    Vet charity warns of rise in imported pets

    June 30, 2022

    Royal Canin appoints first female president

    June 30, 2022
    © 2022 Lewis Business Media. All Rights Reserved.
    Lewis Business Media, Suite A, Arun House, Office Village, River Way, Uckfield, TN22 1SL

    Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions

    • OvertheCounter
    • Pest Magazine

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “ACCEPT ALL”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie SettingsREJECT ALLAccept All
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    AWSALBCORS7 daysThis cookie is managed by Amazon Web Services and is used for load balancing.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category .
    PHPSESSIDsessionThis cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    CookieDurationDescription
    AWSALB7 daysAWSALB is a cookie generated by the Application load balancer in the Amazon Web Services. It works slightly different from AWSELB.
    explat_test_aa_weekly_lohp_2021_week_4517 days 8 hoursNo description
    ppwp_wp_session30 minutesNo description
    tk_ai14 daysGathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. A collection of internal metrics for user activity, used to improve user experience.
    tk_qssessionGathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. A collection of internal metrics for user activity, used to improve user experience.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    CookieDurationDescription
    OAGEOsessionOpenX sets this cookie to avoid the repeated display of the same ad.
    OAID1 yearThis cookie is set when an AdsWizz website visitor have opted out the collection of information by AdsWizz service or opted to disable the targeted ads by AdsWizz.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    CookieDurationDescription
    _ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
    _gat_gtag_UA_31822138_71 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
    _gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
    tk_lr1 yearThe tk_lr is a referral cookie set by the JetPack plugin on sites using WooCommerce, which analyzes referrer behaviour for Jetpack.
    tk_or5 yearsThe tk_or is a referral cookie set by the JetPack plugin on sites using WooCommerce, which analyzes referrer behaviour for Jetpack.
    tk_r3d3 daysJetPack installs this cookie to collect internal metrics for user activity and in turn improve user experience.
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    Powered by CookieYes Logo