Festive spending on cats has risen 26%, says Pets at Home

A new report by Pets at Home says “cats are the biggest winners of festive shopping” this year.
Research from the retailer showed that seasonal spending for pets is up 4% year-on-year, and spending on cat products has risen by over 26%. Spending on small animals is up 40%, and spending on dogs has grown by 2%.
According to the data, 88% of shoppers prefer to buy Christmas pet treats and toys in-store, and experiential retail is a key component of customers’ purchasing decisions