Online retailer Wholee reveals pet products won big among online shoppers in first quarter 2022

Examining broader sales categories, pet products were a clear favourite of shoppers stateside, with the proportion of total sales made up by pet products nearly 3 times larger in the US than the UK. UK consumers on the other hand focused more on their property than their pets, purchasing 58 per cent more furniture and decoration products than US customers. Examining broader sales categories, pet products were a clear favourite of shoppers stateside, with the proportion of total sales made up by...

Examining broader sales categories, pet products were a clear favourite of shoppers stateside, with the proportion of total sales made up by pet products nearly 3 times larger in the US than the UK. UK consumers on the other hand focused more on their property than their pets, purchasing 58 per cent more furniture and decoration products than US customers.

Overall, UK consumers spent almost $13 more per shop than US consumers, with a UK basket averaging $73.50 in comparison to the US average of $60.70.

Commenting on the data, Wholee spokesperson Eleanor Thomas said:

"This data provides an insight into exactly what US and UK consumers are looking for when they shop on online marketplaces. The prevalence of clothes in the UK's top 10 products in comparison to the US shows that UK consumers are more inclined to shop for clothes first and foremost. On the other hand, US consumers' wider variety of product selection, including more pet-related purchases, shows a willingness to explore a wider variety of products available online.

"We will use this data to help fuel our continuous improvement of the customer experience at Wholee. We always put people before profits, and this detailed insight into our customers' preferences gives us the tools to provide exactly what consumers are looking for."

About Wholee

Canada-based online retailer Wholee works by connecting users with over 100,000 manufacturers across the globe, offering quality products at wholesale prices.