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- Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. (TSX: PET) operates as Canada's leading specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, offering an extensive assortment of products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals through over 830 corporate-owned and franchised neighbourhood stores and a digital platform across the country; core products encompass premium, super premium and holistic brands such as Acana, Orijen, Stella & Chewy’s, Hill’s Science Diet, Big Country Raw, Merrick, GO!, Now! Fresh and Kong, alongside proprietary award-winning lines covering foods and treats, cat litter, toys, collars and leashes, health and wellness solutions, waste management products, cages and carriers, flea and tick treatments, apparel and accessories; in-store services include self-serve dog washes, full-service grooming salons and pet adoption partnerships with local rescues. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, the company engages in both retail and wholesale distribution, targets devoted pet parents with knowledgeable customer service and over 10,000 competitively priced SKUs emphasizing Canadian-made options, and supports omnichannel shopping via Your Rewards loyalty program and AutoShip subscriptions. Recent developments feature ongoing network expansion with approximately 40 new store openings planned for 2025 including entry into initial franchise locations, completion of major supply chain upgrades via a new Calgary distribution centre, rollout of enhanced culinary experiences to roughly 120 corporate stores by year-end, leadership transition with CEO Richard Maltsbarger succeeded by Greg Ramier in September 2025, multiple secondary share offerings totalling over C$700 million by selling shareholders including Roark Capital affiliates in 2025, renewal of its normal course issuer bid in November 2025, and a new partnership with K9 Natural and Feline Natural announced in December 2025 to expand premium freeze-dried, canned and supplement offerings.