The independent retailer, with more than 60 stores, has received strategic investment from a Seattle-based private equity firm.
Rainier’s investment will help accelerate the company’s e-commerce capabilities and expand its brick-and-mortar presence. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We wanted a partner that truly understands our mission and our work in the pet community. We were extremely fortunate to find a cultural match with the team at Rainier; we could not be more excited for what the company will accomplish with Rainier’s support,” noted co-founder and CEO Michael Levy.
Founded in 1986 by Michael Levy and Mark Witriol, Pet Food Express is an independent pet retailer that operates in 60 stores. The company partners with more than 300 non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations, supporting them through fundraising and product donations.
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