PETCO has just unveiled its new Union Square flagship and will host a grand opening celebration.
Additionally, the Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. will have an adoption event with Petco Love where it will have free pet-friendly activities, giveaways, and adoptable pets.
The new two-story, 25,000-square-foot pet care center will have both physical and digital offerings.
This includes a grooming salon, a full-service veterinary hospital, a JustFoodForDogs kitchen, curated merchandise, and more.
"We're delighted to welcome pets and pet parents to this revolutionary flagship experience that embodies Petco's fully integrated, omnichannel pet health and wellness ecosystem within a single pet care center," said Justin Tichy, chief operating officer at Petco.
The company created the design based on New York’s distinct architectural elements.
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"Its distinctly New York design coupled with Petco's highly differentiated pet care offering brings to life the humanization and premiumization trends shaping the pet space in a way no one else can replicate,” Justin added.
GRAND OPENING
Petco will offer a weekend-long celebration on Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June from 10am to 6pm.
The free activities will occur both inside the store and in the nearby Union Square Park.
Festivities include in-store educational sessions, cooking demos at the JustFoodForDogs Kitchen, training workshops at the Reddy Dog Park, a New York City-themed agility course, photo opportunities, giveaways, and more.
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The new flagship was a relocation of its previous Union Square pet care center, at 860 Broadway since 1996 but closed down on May 30.
This new Petco Union Square is located at 44 Union Square on the corner of 17th and Park.
Customers can shop seven days a week from 9am to 9pm.
FURRY FESTIVITIES
The store will be offering the following festivities, per Petco.
"17th & Bark" is inspired by the Union Square farmers market and is a curated collection of goods for pets is unique to this Petco location.
The flagship will offer Hiro Clark's first pet collection, pet and pet parent apparel from Andrea Cáceres, pet portraits from Ben Lenovitz, pet accessories from Lambwolf Collective and more.
Next up is the Vetco Total Care, a full-service veterinary hospital.
This includes services ranging from wellness exams, vaccinations, and microchipping to dental care, dermatology, surgeries, and more.
Ruff's Barker Shop is inspired by classic barbershops, where dogs get premium grooming services tailored to their needs.
Plus, it features a dog self-wash station for pet parents' convenience.
Reddy Shop is where pets and their parents can try on items from the company owned brand Reddy.
Customers will also find dog training with Petco trainers where animals can practice training methods for their social, mental, and physical health.
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