Pet stores still a popular retail channel in the Netherlands

Pet stores remain the principal distribution channel for dog and cat food in the Netherlands. This was the conclusion drawn from a survey of over 4 500 pet owners by the Dutch pet food supplier Prins Petfoods and the Dobey/Faunaland chain. According to the survey, over 62 per cent of cat owners and nearly three quarters of all dog owners buy their pet food in pet stores. 30 per cent of cat owners and 8 per cent of dog owners get pet food from the supermarket, while 20 per cent of cat owners and 16 per cent of dog owners satisfy their needs with online purchases.