Pet Supplies Plus
Great Prices, No Begging
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Formerly called
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Pet Supplies "Plus" |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | June 1988 in Redford, Michigan, United States |
| Founder | Jack Berry, Harry Shallop |
| Headquarters | Livonia, Michigan, United States |
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Number of locations
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324 (2015) |
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Area served
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United States |
| Products | Pet Supplies, Dog Grooming, Self Serve Dog Wash |
| Brands | All |
| Services | Dog Grooming, Self Serve Dog Wash, Pet Adoptions |
| Owner | Irving Place Capital |
| Website | www |
Pet Supplies Plus, founded in 1988 in Redford, Michigan in the United States, is a privately held pet supply retailing corporation with a major presence in the US. As of 2005, it was the third largest specialty pet food retailer in the US. The company began adding franchise locations in the Midwest, expanding into the northeastern and southern states during the late 1990s. In 2015, Pet Supplies Plus store locations consisted of over 325 stores in 25 states.
The chain's founders, Harry Shallop and Jack Berry, sought to bring grocery store convenience into the pet supply world. The chain's stores are owned by independent franchisees and company stores. Measuring about 10,000 square feet (930 m2), the stores are focused on being neighborhood pet supply "supermarkets," stocking a very wide selection of pet food and supplies. The stores also have limited livestock departments, and some have also recently added grooming services and self-serve dog washes. The stores make it a point to welcome dogs, cats and other pets to its stores. Pet Supplies Plus considers themselves to be "Americas Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store" In keeping with the neighborly feel, it displays biscuits at "nose level" so dogs can take samples while shopping with their owners. Many locations sponsor adoption events with local animal rescue and humane groups. Pet Supplies Plus currently has their own brand of natural dog food called Redford Naturals, comparable in quality to Blue Buffalo, but sold at a cheaper price.
Pet Supplies Plus was founded in 1988 by Harry Shallop and Jack Berry, in Redford, Michigan. Their store was designed according to the grocery stores model; it was the first pet shop with wide aisles and neat well-stocked display shelves. The stores featured overhead signs, large parking lots, convenient hours, everyday low prices, and helpful staff on the aisles.
This new pet retail concept was a success, and within five years after opening the first store, the founders had opened stores in 30 more locations. Not long after, the two were joined by a third partner, Harvey Solway. In September, 2010, the firm was sold to Irving Place Capital, a private equity group. Day-to-day operations continue to be run by the management team in place before the sale and the company's top managers continue to own a share in the company, while many of the stores are independently owned franchised sites.
As of 2015, there are over 325 stores in 25 states, mainly in the eastern half of the United States.
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