VetsMart pet store joins forces with Food Lover’s Market
Food Lover’s Market welcomed their newest VetsMart store at Hilltop Village in Windhoek this week to meet a growing demand for specialty pet products and services.It is the first store to open as part of their partnership, offering playful in-store design – including animatronics – and an extensive range of products, along with a customer-centric approach to holistic pet care.
Speaking at the official opening , store manager Andries Jacobs said: “We are happy to open this first store with Food Lover’s to offer the customers a wide range of all kinds of products for their furry friends.”
VetsMart will offer a variety of goodies, including premium pet foods, treats, medicines, bedding, accessories and toys from renowned veterinary brands.
Tailored for pets
VetsMart founder and veterinary doctor Sean Smith expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership. “I am thrilled that VetsMart, a family business serving pet-loving customers for over 20 years, has been provided with this unique opportunity."
Smith emphasised the store’s commitment to offering quality and diversity in its products.
“It will be tailored specifically towards genuine care for the health and wellbeing of that all-important pet family member.”
A statement issued at the opening of the store underlined that “like Food Lover’s Market, VetsMart is a family-run business that has been around for over 20 years. The partnership is set to further strengthen the Food Lover’s Market proposition as a one-stop shopping destination."
Multibillion-dollar market
The pet food market has consistently performed well, even during economic downturns.
Namibia has a pet food market value of N$397 million, expected to grow annually by 7.95%. In South Africa, the pet food market value stands at R9.6 billion and is projected to grow by 12.74%.
Food Lover’s Market liaison to VetsMart, Byron Stain, indicated that Food Lover’s Market is focused on expanding its presence in sub-Saharan Africa and providing unique retail experiences.
"We are excited about this new partnership and expanding our footprint in this ever-growing sector. Food Lover’s Market is a family brand. It makes sense to cater to every single member of the family.”