Walmart on Tuesday (October 8) announced plans to expand its core pet care business with five new stores, as well as virtual veterinary care, pet prescriptions and grooming services.
Building on the success of its pilot pet care center in Dallas, Georgia, Walmart announced that it will open centers in Cumming and Alpharetta, Georgia, and Glendale and Mesa, Chandler, Arizona, within the next month.
Caitlin Shadiou, vice president of merchandising and pets for Walmart US, said the company will offer low, transparent pricing with easy-to-understand packaging at all stores.
The pet retail category is expected to see annual spending growth of 7% by 2030, with household spending expected to reach $1,445 per pet by 2026. Veterinary services are now the second-largest pet spending category after supplies, and are expected to continue to grow as pet owners. Prioritize your pet’s health. While customers are increasing their spending on pets, Shadiou said inflation continues to create unexpected financial burdens that can make caring for pets difficult.
In collaboration with PetIQ, Walmart Pet Services utilizes the services of experienced veterinarians and grooming experts to provide routine veterinary care, vaccines, wellness exams, minor medical services, grooming, bathing, They will continue to provide services such as nail clipping, teeth cleaning, and ear cleaning.
Walmart also announced that starting October 18th, it will launch Walmart+ benefits with Pawp. This gives members free access to virtual veterinary care with unlimited free visits via text or video 24 hours a day. This virtual veterinary service builds on Walmart’s expanded pet pharmacy service, which can deliver medications to customers’ doorsteps or enter scripts inside Walmart stores.
