Petco's holiday collection is bigger than ever
before as more pet parents plan to involve pets in holiday
gifting, up from last year
SAN
DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly
80% of pet parents plan to include their pets in holiday gifting
and the majority continue to be more excited about celebrating the
season with their pets than other family members including their
parents, siblings and in-laws.* This year, Petco Health and
Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) is making the holidays even
more special for pets and pet parents with the new More &
Merrier collection and more convenient ways to shop,
experience and give back this season. Petco aims to inspire pet
parents to level up their celebrations and "Make More Merry,"
together, with not only the new collection but also its holiday
live social commerce event and first-time participation in the 96th
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®.
"Having our pets by our side as we celebrate the holidays is
part of what makes this time of year so magical," said Amy College, Chief Merchandising Officer at
Petco. "We've expanded our holiday collection yet again this year
to offer a greater assortment of gifts for pets of different types
and sizes, and celebrations including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah,
Christmas and New Year's, so pet parents can find what they're
looking for at every price point all season long."
With more than 500 products included, Petco's holiday collection
is bigger than ever before and features festive toys and apparel,
cozy home décor and seasonal treats. With most items priced under
$19.99, pet parents can find the best
value for everything on their pets' wish list. And, as preparations
for the holidays begin even earlier, Petco makes it easy to include
pets in all holiday festivities:
- Gifts and treats for any occasion: Nearly 75% of
pet parents say they typically get their pets toys for the
holidays.* Start the holiday countdown with advent calendars galore
for dogs, cats and small animals. Iconic gifts like a naughty
pickle dog toy and elf cat costume are must-haves, while
classic, affordable gifts like tennis balls and a puzzle
toy have been dressed up for the holidays. Premium gifts such
as the teaser cat Santa and nutcracker toy with
handcrafted details are perfect for pets that have made the nice
list this year. Pet parents can also brighten their pets' Hanukkah
with a plush rope menorah and dreidel cat teaser, and celebrate all
season long with a Thanksgiving drinks cat toy set and New
Year's Eve photobooth kit. Treats inspired by favorite desserts
such as holiday munchy donuts, carob truffles and macarons are sure
to delight pups' palettes.
- Home for the holidays: Pets and pet parents can cozy up
in style with a cabin bed for pets, matching gear like pajamas (for
pets and pet parents) and socks, as well as a throw
set from Reddy, Petco's premium lifestyle and fashion brand.
Customizable ornaments, stockings and cookie-making kits help
make for an unforgettable season of bonding with furry family
members.
- Reddy for adventure: Getting ready for winter means
preparing to snuggle up in style, strut the streets on snow-filled
adventures and travel in comfort. The Reddy Fold-Out
Carrier is a stylish, lightweight and durable option to secure
pets on the go, while the Reddy travel bag has all the road
trip essentials from a collapsible bowl to a waste bag rubber
portal for seamless pickups. The brand offers winter season
necessities including handwarmer leads and PrimaLoft® dog
puffer jackets, hats and scarves for humans and seamless
boot socks for dogs, as well as festive ornaments and new
dog beds and blankets with CBD-infused fabrics launching this
month. Additionally, Reddy's first toy assortment features durable,
modern designs, such as the twist tug toy and treat-dispensing
cone toy.
- Health and happiness, all year long: Celebrate the
holiday season with savings, wellness and peace of mind. Petco's
Vital Care membership offers monthly
Pals Rewards and savings for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles
and small pets. Pets can also get ready for a season of fun with a
grooming and training session, and it's important to ensure
pets are up to date on their vaccinations before
traveling.
- Season of giving: While partaking in the joys of
the season, join Petco Love in giving back to pets in need.
Pet parents who donate $10 or more at
checkout to save pet lives will receive a free pack of gift tags
featuring portraits of real, adopted pets, and those who donate
$20 or more will receive a free pack
of greeting cards featuring these portraits.** For more information
on how Petco Love is giving back this season and their year-round
lifesaving work, visit PetcoLove.org.
"Remembering what matters most during the holiday season is more
important than ever," said Katie
Nauman, Chief Marketing Officer at Petco. "We're here to
help pet lovers bring all the pets in their lives into every bit of
the holiday fun, while also helping them get the most value.
Petco's one-stop holiday shopping experience across petco.com and
our more than 1,500 pet care centers allows us to guide pet parents
through all the key moments of the holidays – from feasting and
decorating, to finding the perfect gift, navigating the holiday
hustle and bustle and even preparing to bring home a new pet."
Pet parents looking for the perfect holiday gifts can tune into
Petco's YouTube channel on Tuesday, Nov.
1 at 5 p.m. PST for a live
social commerce event hosted by celebrities, pet parents and
Yummers co-founders Jonathan Van
Ness and Antoni Porowski.
Additionally, for the first time, Petco will join the 96th Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will air on NBC and Telemundo and
stream on Peacock Thursday, Nov. 24
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST.
Pet parents can shop with ease at Petco, with options including
buy online, pick-up in store, curbside pick-up and same-day
delivery. Petco's More & Merrier holiday collection is
currently available at petco.com/holiday and via the Petco app,
rolling out to Petco pet care centers across the country by the
beginning of November.
*Statistics from 2022 Petco consumer survey of 1,000 U.S. dog
and cat parents.
**Available in-store through
February 2023 while supplies
last.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.
Founded in
1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company
focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own
Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care
while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and
solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent
bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the
U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer
merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing
network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary
clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is
accessible through our pet care centers and digitally
at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem
with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an
independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support
thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and,
through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more
than 6.5 million animals.
Media Contact:
Yvonne
Tarrab
yvonne.tarrab@petco.com
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