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Pet Retail Purchases

Pet Supplies Plus Will Acquire 40 Former Pet Valu Stores to Open in January

— December 28, 2020 — Business
Pet Supplies Plus will acquire a total of 40 Pet Valu locations after the company announced last November that it will reduce United States operations and close down 360 locations.

According to a press release 40 Pet Valu locations will open under the Pet Supplies Plus banner as soon as January 2021. The 40 stores are located across the United States, including Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Pet Supplies Plus said that after the acquisition, "Many jobs will have been saved that might otherwise be lost." The 40 locations will be run as a blend of corporate and franchisee-owned stores. With the recent acquisition, Pet Supplies Plus will have over 500 locations across 35 states.

Image Credit: Pet Valu
Trend Themes
1. Online Pet Retail - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the online pet retail space as more consumers shift towards online shopping for pet supplies.
2. Pet Store Consolidation - The consolidation of pet stores presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new retail models that offer convenience and a wide range of pet products under one roof.
3. Pet Supply Delivery Services - There is a growing trend towards pet supply delivery services, creating opportunity for disruptive innovation in providing convenient and efficient delivery options for pet owners.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry is poised to benefit from the trend towards online pet retail, with opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating user-friendly platforms and efficient delivery systems for pet supplies.
2. Retail - The retail industry can explore disruptive innovations in pet store consolidation, creating new retail formats that offer a comprehensive range of pet products and services in a convenient and customer-friendly environment.
3. Logistics - The logistics industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation in providing efficient and reliable pet supply delivery services, with potential for customization and on-demand options to cater to the needs of pet owners.
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