Kriser's Wins Pet Retailer Of The Year

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kriser's, a multi-unit pet retailer specializing in all-natural pet food, supplies and grooming, has been honored with the Pet Product News International 2014-2015 Retailer of the Year Award. Pet Product News, the leading pet trade magazine, annually recognizes top retailers for their excellence and entrepreneurial success within the pet industry. Kriser's will be presented with the official award during SuperZoo 2014 on July 23.

Kriser's is distinguished for its outstanding work in employee training practices, promotion of companion animals and pet adoptions, involvement with service organizations, innovative promotions, effective strategies in the marketplace, community impact and industry influence. As part of the award program, Kriser's will have a seat on Pet Product News' 2014-2015 Retailer Advisory Board to extend its expertise to others within the pet industry.

"We are ecstatic to be acknowledged with such a distinguished award within the industry we love and live every day," said Brad Kriser, founder and CEO of Kriser's. "As advocates for the healthy pet movement, we hope being Retailer of the Year enables us to jumpstart greater awareness of the benefits of an all-natural lifestyle, and furthers our influence in helping the pets within the communities we serve."

With 25 stores in four major markets—Chicagoland, Denver, Southern California and Houston—Kriser's offers only the very best natural pet foods, treats, toys, supplements, supplies and grooming services, along with an unmatched and highly personal customer experience in every store, which further solidifies its spot as top pet retailer in the nation.

For more information about Kriser's stores, products and history, please visit www.krisers.com. For media queries, please contact Rachel Porges at [email protected].  

About Kriser's
Kriser's, often referred to by its customers as the "Whole Foods for pets," is a multi-unit pet retailer specializing in all-natural pet food, supplies and grooming. It was founded by lifelong pet owner and healthy pet advocate Brad Kriser after he was exposed to the benefits of the all-natural pet lifestyle for his own furry family members. Since opening its first store in Chicago in 2006, Kriser's has launched 25 locations in four markets – Chicagoland, Denver, Southern California and Houston – all based on a model of educating consumers and providing an unparalleled shopping experience and a clean and inviting store layout. All products sold in Kriser's stores are carefully selected by Brad and his team, and endorsed as "Kriser's Approved" only after extensive review. In addition to carrying a large variety of all-natural food and treats brands, which have no corn, soy or by-products, Kriser's also offers grooming services and a wide selection of toys and supplies.

At the forefront of the all-natural segment of the flourishing pet industry, which is expected to reach more than $58 billion in 2014, Kriser's has grown steadily with an unwavering commitment to pets. In addition to its recent 2014-2015 Retailer of the Year Award from Pet Product News International and finalist spot in Pet Age's Business of the Year Awards in the Natural Products category, Kriser's also received the Best Overall Multi-Unit Pet Retailer at the 2013 Global Pet Expo. As a result of its education-oriented model, Kriser's had a 43 percent revenue increase in 2013, and Kriser's continues to see double-digit comp store sales since its founding. For more information, please visit www.krisers.com. Follow Kriser's on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kriserspets or 'like' us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kriserspets.

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