Ren’s Pets, a leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, has been named the Pet Product News, 2022-2023 Omnichannel Innovator Retailer of the Year Award winner.
“We are proud of all of our brick-and-mortar expansions,” said Larissa Wasyliw, Vice President of E-Commerce and Marketing. “Our stores are part of our omnichannel strategy, and customers like the convenience and simplicity of being able to shop online as well.”
“Our stores are clean, the floors are polished, we don’t have live animals or any aquatic, so the stores smell great,” said Scott Arsenault, CEO of Ren’s Pets. “With the tiered concept, unlike a grocer, customers can see that food is at the back, or where the frozen foods are located. Toys and treats are in some of the gondolas.”


Recently, Ren’s Pets opened its latest store in Saint John, New Brunswick. It is the company’s 48th location, and its sixth store in Eastern Canada. There are already Ren’s stores in New Brunswick in Dieppe and Fredericton.
“The Maritimes are a key part of our strategy for store locations, and we’re so excited to have the doors open to a store in Saint John,” said Arsenault. “We know how passionate the pet owners are in this community, and couldn’t wait to show them the premium food, treats, and toys Ren’s has for your Pet’s Best Life.”
The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. It was acquired by the Legault Group in August 2021.
In this video interview, Arsenault discusses the company’s recent award, its growth plans and trends in the pet industry.
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