EarthWise Pet Acquires 11 Store Locations from Kriser's Natural Pet and See Spot Shop
March 23, 2023
EarthWise Pet announced the acquisition of seven former Kriser’s Natural Pet locations in Orange County, California and four See Spot Shop locations in the Scottsdale, Arizona market. The deals expand EarthWise Pet’s retail footprint (bringing its network to nearly 200 locations) and preserve existing store managers and staff after Kriser’s parent, Independent Pet Partners, filed for Chapter 11.
- Buyers
- EarthWise Pet
- Targets
- Kriser's Natural Pet (7 store locations), See Spot Shop (4 store locations)
- Sellers
- Independent Pet Partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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