Sales at Pets at Home boom as Brits buy furry companions
Revenue at Pets at Home jumped nearly eight per cent in the last year, as coronavirus-led lockdowns persuaded more households to get a pet.
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Revenue at Pets at Home jumped nearly eight per cent in the last year, as coronavirus-led lockdowns persuaded more households to get a pet.
The supermarket chain has made a good start to the current financial year, with sales up 2.7% excluding fuel
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