Ren’s Pets Celebrates Earth Day with Flashfood Program Expansion
[Guelph, ON, April 21, 2023] – Ren’s Pets partnership with waste-reduction app Flashfood continues to grow after launching earlier this year in all Ren’s locations. The leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and supplies will now be offering PureBites, Bosco & Roxy’s, and JAY’s Pet Treats on the Flashfood app. Currently, Vetdiet pet food and treats along with Maple Valley Pantry treats are available through Ren’s on Flashfood.
“Since we’ve started working with Flashfood, we’ve been blown away by the positive response of our team members and our customers to the partnership,” said Scott Arsenault, CEO at Ren’s Pets. “Both see the great importance of helping sustainability efforts, and the environment. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, welcoming three highly valued premium brands to the app to be purchased through Ren’s is so exciting. We want to thank our partners at PureBites, Bosco & Roxy’s, and JAY’s Pet Treats for joining us.”
“We're thrilled to be so closely partnered with Ren's Pets. When we initially started Flashfood, our goal was to feed families healthy affordable food. What we've learned in this partnership is that we can bring healthy and fresh not only to humans to all members of your family. Ren's is an incredibly innovative partner and we're just getting started on the impact we'll create for families across Ren's markets” said Josh Domingues, CEO and Founder of Flashfood.
Flashfood is a digital marketplace that significantly reduces food waste at the retail level by connecting customers with discounted food nearing its best-before date. The partnership with Ren’s allows pet parents to purchase discounted, premium pet food at a deal while minimizing food waste. Adding additional brands to the app increases the assortment and selection for consumers to buy.
“JAY’s Pet Treats is very pleased to be able to partner with Ren’s and Flashfood. The Flashfood program checks all the boxes for us in our mission to reduce waste, help the environment, while giving us the opportunity to offer premium pet treats at affordable prices,” said Jason Bailey, President at JAY’s Pet Treats.
“Since we launched with Flashfood, over 6500lbs of pet food and treats has been sold in app versus potentially becoming waste,” shares Larissa Wasyliw, VP of Ecommerce and Marketing at Ren’s. “We’re so thrilled to be able to offer pet parents a deal, while helping the environment, as it supports being there for your Pet’s Best Life. Flashfood is so easy to use- you download the app, shop for deals, and then pick up your items in store to enjoy with your pets!”
About Ren’s Pets
Ren’s Pets is a leading Canadian specialty retailer with 48 stores (and growing!) in Ontario and the Maritimes plus a best-in-class ecommerce site shipping nationally. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. It was acquired by the Legault Group in August 2021. Ren’s carries the largest selection of premium pet supplies, including pet food, treats, and toys for your Pet’s Best Life. Ren’s is an industry leader in high-quality professional grooming supplies. The Ren’s Promise guarantees knowledgeable staff will help you find the best food for your pet. The Ren's Reward program lets you earn free food and redeem points online or in-store. For more information, visit renspets.com.