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The first PET VALU store was opened in Scarborough, Ontario in 1976. By 1977, there were three stores in the
Toronto area. Ten years later, the company had over 75 locations and began to franchise existing stores. In
1995, the company opened its first U.S. store in Bowie, Maryland.
Pet Valu, Inc. is a specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, with stores located throughout
Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As of September 2009, it had more than 350
stores. The Canadian stores operate under the names PET VALU®, PET VALU BETTER PET NUTRITION®,
PAULMAC'S PET FOOD®, BOSLEY'S,
CRITTER CRAVINGS™, and BERRYS... Your PetsChoice™
and together comprise the largest retail operation in Canada dedicated to the sale of food and supplies for dogs, cats, caged birds, wild birds,
fish and small animals. Pet Valu, Inc. offers over 7,000 products, including national and premium brands of pet foods,
private label pet foods and pet supplies, purchased from over 200 suppliers in 11 countries.
Our stores offer a broad assortment of premium, super premium and holistic private label brands scientifically developed
by internal nutritionists. These include:
- PERFORMATRIN ULTRA® Dog & Cat Foods that embrace holistic
nutrition, focusing on functional, whole foods.
- Performatrin® Dog & Cat Super Premium Foods that are nutritionally
advanced.
- Premium Health Diet®, Feline Cuisine® and Canine Cuisine® Dog & Cat Foods.
Pet Valu also has an natural dog shampoo line called Homepath™ and various
lines of cat litter, including: fresh4life® Clumping Cat Litter for various
life stages; Kitty's Best™ Clumping Cat Litter; and Feline Classic™.
Our philosophy is to provide pet owners with a wide selection of pet food and supply products at competitive prices, together
with friendly customer service and convenience of store location. Stores typically range in size from 2,000 to 4,000 square
feet and are located in or near neighborhood shopping plazas. Our franchisees and staff are knowledgeable about the needs of
pets. We encourage them to sharpen their expertise through informative articles and seminars.
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