Countless pet retailers shifted to online sales during the last year. Three articles from Pet Business contain considerations for veterinary practices, as well.
Source: Prepare your pet store for 2021 (and beyond), Pet Business, November 30, 2020. Link.
- Invest in an eCommerce platform eCommerce platform seamlessly integrated with the point of sale platform and register
- Become hyperlocal
- Focus on delivery management
Source: 2020 didn’t stop owners from spoiling pets, Pet Business, January 11, 2021. Link.
Another popular way to spoil pets is with treats. Most owners admitted to either sometimes (52 percent) or often (21 percent) giving their pets treats. Some of those treats even include scraps from the table with 30 percent admitting they can be convinced to give out snacks during meals while over 9 percent said they are always ready to offer a handout.
Source: Why Chewy finished 2020 more dangerous than ever, Pet Business, January 12, 2021. Link.
Just when you may have thought that Chewy couldn’t be a more dangerous competitor, the online retailer released its third-quarter financial results right before the holidays. What was revealed is downright frightening.” – Mark Kalaygian