Ren’s Pets Partners with DoorDash to Offer Same Day Delivery on Pet Food & Supplies
[Guelph, ON, June 28, 2021] – Ren’s Pets, a leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, is launching same day home delivery services powered exclusively through DoorDash Drive – DoorDash's white-label fulfillment platform that powers direct delivery for any business. The service is starting in the London, Ottawa, and Sudbury Ren’s stores in early July, and will be rolled out to the remainder of the Ontario and the Maritimes locations by the end of the month. Partnering with DoorDash will give pet parents another option for easy, convenient home delivery on all their favorite pet food and supplies.
“We’re so excited to partner with DoorDash to give our customers a same day delivery option,” said Scott Arsenault, President at Ren’s Pets. “More and more of our customers are shopping online these days and want the flexibility of being able to have many delivery choices. Ren’s is here for your Pet’s Best Life, and offering pet parents a great way to have all their premium pet food and essentials delivered right to home quickly through DoorDash does just that.”
Ryan Freeman, Head of Enterprise Partnerships at DoorDash Canada said, “With the whole family spending more time at home, we’re proud to partner with Ren’s Pets to power same-day delivery of pet essentials via DoorDash Drive. We are excited to continue empowering retailers across the country to reach their customers in new ways while helping customers seamlessly order their essentials right to their doorsteps.”
With Ren’s partnership with DoorDash, customers will be able to place their order on the Ren’s Pets website at renspets.com, and select DoorDash as their delivery method at checkout. An assigned Dasher will then visit the local Ren’s store, pick up the order, and deliver it to the customer’s home for them and their pets.
“This partnership is really a great addition to our omnichannel approach to retail, especially during COVID,” said Larissa Wasyliw, VP of Ecommerce & Marketing at Ren’s Pets. “We know our customers love visiting our stores with their pups, but also have those instances when they’ve run out of food accidentally, need some pet supplies immediately, or just want their order delivered that day to their house. DoorDash solves that problem. We also have a new store opening in Liberty Village, Toronto this September and think that Toronto will be a key market for using this service.”
“The other exciting thing is that we now have a way to deliver raw and frozen pet food directly to our customers’ homes,” continues Wasyliw. “Raw is the fastest growing category at Ren’s, so we know our customers will enjoy using DoorDash for home delivery on their favorite raw brands like Big Country Raw, Instinct, Iron Will, and more. This makes feeding your dogs and cats premium healthy raw food even more convenient for your Pet’s Best Life.”
About Ren’s Pets
Ren’s Pets is a leading Canadian specialty retailer currently with 32 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. Ren’s carries the largest selection of 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 www.renspets.com or contact Larissa Wasyliw, VP of Ecommerce & Marketing at larissa.wasyliw@renspets.com.
About DoorDash
DoorDash is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local and national businesses in more than 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables local businesses to address consumers’ expectations of ease and immediacy and thrive in today’s convenience economy. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.