Pet Supplies

For pet stores, new and old, finding suitable pet food distributors is always a challenge. To uncover hidden jewels, utilize your network and do a little digging.

Instructions

Finding Pet Food Distributors

1 Search wholesale directories online. Some pet food distributors post their businesses on directories like wholesaledistributorsnet.com, petwholesaler.com or frontierdistributing.com. These lists are a good place to start your search.
2 Subscribe to trade publications and Web sites like petage.com and "Pet Business" magazine. These publications often have important contacts for stores.
3 Talk to other pet shop owners in your community or elsewhere. While some may be weary of the competition, others will happily share tips to help you get started.
4 Visit large pet chains like PetSmart or general stores like Target to see what brands they carry. Write down the names of these brands and search the Internet for contact information. Send an email inquiring how to get those brands in your store.