Convenience is king and pets are royalty. Skip announced Tuesday it is raising the bar in the pet world with a national partnership with leading omni-channel pet retailer, PetSmart.
Canadians can now order over 15,000 PetSmart products directly on Skip, ranging from premium food and litter to toys and accessories, all from the comfort of their home.
“This partnership marks a significant step in Skip’s evolution into everyday retail, building on last year’s brand relaunch, dropping TheDishes, and reinforcing its role as the country’s go-to destination for daily convenience. By offering PetSmart products on demand, Skip expands its range of essentials while deepening its commitment to making life more convenient for Canadians. Reinforcing the network’s growing selection, Skip’s latest ad spot features Jon Hamm wandering through a store, jokingly telling another shopper he “shoulda skipped it” after seeing him struggle with a large bag of pet food, a humorous nod to Skip’s convenience,” said Skip.
“Partnering with PetSmart is a big move in Skip’s mission to become Canadians’ go-to destination for everyday convenience,” says Paul Sudarsan, VP of Retail and New Verticals. “We’re creating a retail experience where getting what you need, whether it’s dinner, groceries, or dog food, is fast, easy, and hassle-free.”
Customers across the country can now order PetSmart products directly through the app or on skipcanada.com.
To celebrate the launch, the company will be rolling out a bright orange mobile pet inspired truck for a two-day city-wide tour of Toronto. Pet owners and their furry friends will be invited to visit the ‘good boi’ on wheels to snag co-branded pet essentials from toys to treats and everything in between, as well as exclusive promo codes. Skip+ members who visit the puppy-themed truck plus anyone who signs up on the spot will be entered to win gift cards and a private photoshoot for their pet, it said.
The truck will make its first appearance at Lakeshore Boulevard Parklands in Toronto on June 14 at 10 a.m. (1389 Lake Shore Blvd W).
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