Ren’s Pets Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture & commitment, capabilities & innovations, and governance & financial performance.
“This is our second year receiving the highly esteemed Best Managed designation for Ren’s Pets,” said Scott Arsenault, CEO at Ren’s Pets. “We’re so incredibly honored to be recognized for our achievements as a strong Canadian business. We have a talented, hard-working team at Ren’s that is dedicated to our customers and their pets. We are so thankful for their commitment to our core values and being there for your Pet’s Best Life. Our store teams, home office, and distribution staff all contribute to our success as an organization and we’re so proud of our Best Managed achievement.”
“Last year was a record-breaking year for Ren’s for new store growth, opening twelve new stores including in two new Atlantic provinces, Toronto, and other passionate pet communities,” said Larissa Wasyliw, VP of Ecommerce & Marketing at Ren’s Pets. “As we quickly approach our 50th year in business, we have 60 stores across Ontario and the Maritimes plus an ecommerce website that ships nationally. We proudly remain Canadian owned and operated and really believe in our mission of providing premium pet food, treats, toys and more for your Pet’s Best Life.”
The 2024 cohort of Best Managed companies share common themes such as having a people-centric culture, targeting effective ESG strategies, and accelerating operational digitization.
“Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada’s business landscape,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “Companies such as Ren’s Pets who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth.”
About Ren’s Pets
Ren’s Pets is a leading Canadian omnichannel specialty pet retailer with 60 stores 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. For more information, visit www.renspets.com
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
Canada’s
Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for
privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program
in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this
designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their
management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies
winner; 3) Gold Standard winner; 4) Platinum Club member. Program sponsors are
Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, Salesforce, and TMX Group. For more
information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca