Brick and mortar are no longer the only type of shopping since the invention of the computers. Online shopping and e-commerce has been gaining momentum and have seen a steady increase worldwide. Internet retailing allows consumers to search and compare products easily. Consumers are also able to track the history of products bought from online sellers. Improved security for online transactions, more options from borderless shopping, "unlimited" operating hours, skipping physical queues, and the popularity of portable consumer electronics are also expected to drive growth of internet retailing. Moreover, consumers feel more relaxed about shopping online as they are less likely to be influenced and pressurised by sales talk.
In Singapore, the trend of online shopping has also been growing strong. This is partly due to the fact that more people are wired and this gives them the convenience to go online. More time are also spent by many facing the computer to do multiple things.
As with all businesses, online pet store which used to be traditional has also seen a steady increase in numbers. Online shopping for pet supplies is ranked 7th (Source : go-globe.com) in terms of the type of shopping made online.
As mentioned above on the pros of internet shopping, Online petshop also gives convenience to those who are either too busy to shop during the normal shopping hours or those who does not have the transport convenience. The comfort of shopping at home and getting things done with a click of the mouse have been a great draw for many.
On line Pet shop or on line pet store provides not only the convenience but also the variety of products and supplies with a click of the button. Online petstore products range from food for dogs, cats, rabbits to chinchillas and hamsters too. These shops carry not only the usual pet food but also pet accessories like leach, beds, pet feeders, cages, playpens, vitamins to safety belts and poop bags. For many pet owners which already know what they need, shopping online would be the most convenient way. With a minimum amount spent, delivery would also be free.
Many on line petshop have also reach the needs of shoppers with innovative products like the pet feeders which gives convenience to busy customers which may not be home in time to feed their pets in time. These feeders are able to record the voice of the owners and play it during feeding time. There are also innovative products like the nail trimmer that helps pet owners trim their own pet nails without the hassle of trying to use a pair of nail clippers which sometimes for inexperience owners could lead to bleeding. The nail trimmers let pet owners file their pet's nail comfortably without the fear that they may accidentally trim off more than needed causing bleeding. The list of stuff goes on......
Online petshop is here to stay and this is the reality as we move forward with technology, a borderless world.
