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2026
Petco launches 'Never Naughty, Always Nice' 2026 holiday campaign
On October 13, 2026, Petco (NASDAQ: WOOF) officially kicked off its 2026 holiday campaign 'Never Naughty, Always Nice.' The campaign includes a 2026 Holiday collection with hundreds of new arrivals, 70% of them priced at $10 or less; 'Petsgiving' sampling events at select stores nationwide on November 21–22; weekly 'Nice List' promotions from November 21 through December 25; Black Friday and Cyber Monday BOGO promotions; free in-store events including pet photos with Santa returning to select stores on December 12; new items such as the Petco-exclusive Lambchop Advent Calendar launching in November; a holiday cookbook collaboration with celebrity chef Ronnie Woo launching exclusively at Petco in mid-November; and a give-back program with national nonprofit Petco Love to deliver food to adoptable shelter pets.
2022
Lowe’s and Petco announce in-store pet departments
Lowe’s is partnering with Petco to open Petco pet departments within Lowe’s stores. The first location was expected to open in February 2022 in Alamo Ranch, Texas, with 14 additional locations planned by the end of March in Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
2022
Lowe's and Petco partner to bring Petco shops into Lowe's stores
Lowe's announced a new partnership with Petco under which Petco shops are planned to appear in a select group of Lowe's stores starting the following month, initially in Texas, with other locations in Texas and North and South Carolina to follow.
2021
Petco rolls out BanQu recycling platform
Petco is driving the rollout of BanQu, a digital platform for tracking recycling transactions and material origins, to South African recycling buyback centres. Ten centres were already equipped, and the system was to be rolled out to 100 centres over the next year.
2021
Petco appoints Brian LaRose chief financial officer
Petco announced that Brian LaRose was appointed chief financial officer, effective August 19, 2021. Mike Nuzzo continues as chief operating officer and president of Petco Services.
2021
Petco appoints R. Michael Mohan as Lead Independent Director
Petco announced that its Board of Directors appointed R. Michael Mohan as Lead Independent Director. Mohan joined Petco's board in March 2021 and will continue to serve on its Audit Committee.
2021
PetDx and Petco announce OncoK9 rollout
PetDx announced that it was partnering with Petco to roll out OncoK9, a liquid-biopsy test for detecting cancer in dogs. The initial rollout at Petco veterinary offices was scheduled to begin May 26.
2021
Petco launches Petco Pay credit cards
Petco announced the launch of Petco Pay, a credit card program comprising a co-branded Mastercard and a private-label credit card, issued by Alliance Data. Petco said it would donate a portion of purchases made with the cards to Petco Love, up to $1 million annually in total.
2021
Petco launches sustainable shopping destination
Petco launched a sustainable shopping destination on petco.com and added in-aisle signage at most of its pet care centers to help customers identify and shop for sustainable pet products.
2021
Petco announces IPO pricing
Petco announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 48 million Class A shares at $18 per share. The company said trading on Nasdaq was expected to begin January 14, 2021, and the offering was expected to close January 19, subject to customary conditions.
2020
Petco partners with DoorDash for nationwide same-day delivery
Petco announced a partnership with DoorDash to provide nationwide same-day delivery through Petco.com and the Petco app. The announcement described DoorDash as Petco’s exclusive delivery provider for the service.
2020
Petco announces redesigned website and enhanced app
Petco announced a redesigned website, an enhanced app experience, and new online tools for pet owners, including the Right Food Finder and care reminders.
2020
Petco announces employee relief fund
Petco announced a $2 million contribution to launch the Petco Partner Assistance Fund, which is intended to support employees facing COVID-19 effects and other hardships. Additional contributions were to come from the company's private equity sponsors and board and executive leaders.
2019
Petco opens a store in Mexicali
Petco opened a second store in Baja California, in Mexicali, on November 8, 2019.
2019
Petco opens its first Tijuana store
Petco Animal Supplies Inc. and Petco Mexico opened the first Petco store in Tijuana, Mexico, on November 1, 2019.
2019
Petco opens its first store in Tijuana
Petco opened its first store in Tijuana, bringing the total number of Petco stores in Mexico to 85.