In the third quarter of its fiscal 2021, spanning the period from 9 October to 31 December, the leading UK pet chain Pets at Home increased its sales by 18 per cent to GBP 302 mio. Like-for-like growth was 17.6 per cent. While retail sales growth of 17.5 per cent was achieved, sales in the veterinary category rose by as much as 22.1 per cent.
Pets at Home also reported that the company was ranked 51st out of 850 European companies in the Financial Times Diversity Leaders Report and had the most improved rank of all constituents with regard to its focus on diversity and inclusion. Across the retail sector, Pets at Home was ranked 7th out of a total of 85 constituents