Pets at Home posts ‘resilient’ first quarter

Pets at Home has reported a “resilient” start to the year, with total consumer revenue up 1.5% to £576.6m as it maintained its profit guidance for the full year.The pet specialist said the growth was supported by higher average customer spending and a 3% year-over-year increase in active Pets Club members, now totalling 8 million.
Group revenue grew by 1% to £441.1m, with like-for-like revenue edging up 0.5%.
Pets at Home’s vet business was a standout performer