PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Pet food and supplies retailer Pet Valu announced Wednesday that it plans to enact a “wind-down process” that will ultimately close all of its 358 stores and warehouses across the U.S. due to the severe impact of COVID-19.
The company will also close its corporate headquarters, which is based in Wayne.
Stores are still open, but effective immediately, U.S. customers cannot place orders online.
“During the store closing process, we will continue to provide our customers with the same great in-store experience, offering them even better deals and value,” said Jamie Gould, Pet Valu's recently appointed chief restructuring officer. “We will work to assist our dedicated associates through the transition.”
The company did not disclose how many people are employed at the Wayne headquarters.
Store closing sales start on Thursday.
The company did not specify when it will officially close its doors, only saying it will happen at the “end of the wind-down process.”
However, in an FAQ section for customers on its website, Pet Valu suggested all returns and any transactions involving gift cards must be done by mid-December.
Pet Valu Canada, which is a separate company based in Ontario and has 600 stores across Canada, will not be affected.