OAK CREEK, WIS. — Freeze-dried raw pet food brand Stella & Chewy’s announced a new partnership with omnichannel pet retailer PetSmart on May 6. Starting this month, Stella & Chewy’s products, including its freeze-dried meals, toppers, kibble and treats, will be available in PetSmart stores throughout the United States and online at PetSmart.com.

According to Stella & Chewy’s, PetSmart’s commitment to high-quality products makes it an ideal partner, helping the brand expand its retail presence. Since its launch in 2003, the brand has been dedicated to healthy pet nutrition and this newest retail expansion will allow it to make premium, raw pet nutrition more accessible to pet parents.

“We’re thrilled to partner with PetSmart, a trusted name among pet parents that shares our belief in providing pets with the very best,” said Dave Champlin, chief sales officer at Stella & Chewy’s. “We’re excited and honored to work with PetSmart and appreciate their support of Stella & Chewy’s, as seen in the launch of more than 80 items and, in a majority of locations, a dedicated Stella & Chewy’s display fixture. This partnership is a meaningful step forward in our strategic growth plan, enabling us to serve more households and pets while continuing to support our valued neighborhood pet stores and retail partners. We look forward to the launch in May across the United States, followed by a Canadian launch in June.”

Erika Tervelt, vice president of consumables merchandising at PetSmart, added, “Stella & Chewy’s exceptional lineup of high-quality raw and natural pet food makes premium pet nutrition more accessible to pet parents. We’re excited to partner with Stella & Chewy’s to expand these offerings in our PetSmart stores and online to make it easier for pet parents to find the nutrient-dense foods their pets deserve.”

This retail launch represents Stella & Chewy’s third in just one month. The pet food brand recently  partnered with grocery retailers Meijer and H-E-B, significantly expanding its retail presence.

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