Online pet food retailer Chewy has opened another brick-and-mortar vet clinic in Broward County as it continues its market test of the pet medical care industry.
The new Coral Springs location opened less than two months after the South Florida-based company opened its first Chewy Vet Care location at Plantation Walk, a mixed-use development on University Drive in Plantation.
A second clinic is located 11 miles north, at 2920 University Drive, in Coral Springs.
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Like the Plantation clinic, the Coral Springs location is set up with the comfort of pets — and their owners — in mind, with friendly staff members, bright, soothing colors, plush waiting areas, medical histories displayed on wall-mounted monitors, and free drinks. for pet parents and treats for their beloved creatures.
While clinics have a wide variety of medications, Chewy’s delivery service can be used to ship anything out of stock directly to pet owners’ homes.
Google reviews for the Plantation location are overwhelmingly positive. Customers praised staff members’ gentle approach to fearful pets, and their transparency about costs when discussing potential treatments.
The Coral Spring location is one of six opened this year in three markets. The others are Denver and Atlanta.
Pet owners can schedule appointments online at chewy.com/vet-care or by calling 754-227-8971. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm
New retailers, restaurants open at The Gardens Mall
If you’re in the mood for an outing, several new shops and restaurants await at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens:
Ann Taylor has come offering versatile styles for women suitable for work and special occasions.
Forty Carrots offers frozen yogurt, smoothies, salads, sandwiches and more inside the third level of Bloomingdale’s.
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Garage features fashions for Gen Z women, including denim and cargo pants, and trend-based styles designed to “inspire confidence,” according to a news release.
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar recently opened its largest location on the upper level of the mall’s east wing. It offers an array of American-style food options, craft cocktails and craft beer.
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The Gardens Mall is located on PGA Boulevard, one mile east of Interstate 95. More information and a full directory of stores is available online at thegardensmall.com.
Toyota of Hollywood has upgraded its used-car division
Spread across 25 acres, Toyota’s new used car “supercenter” features a campus-style compound, upgraded pavement and parking, and new high-efficiency lighting.
Branded as Amazinn Used Cars, the division now offers a larger selection of pre-owned vehicles, and the improvements are designed to speed up sales and delivery times, the company said in a news release. .
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It will be open as construction of the interior state-of-the-art showroom nears completion with its scheduled completion in August.
Toyota of Hollywood is owned by Craig Zinn Automotive Group. The dealership is located at 2140 N. State Road 7 in Hollywood.
Burlington store opens in Fort Lauderdale
The discount retailer formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory has expanded to a location at 2701 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.
This is the company’s 104th store in Florida and more than 1,000 in the United States.
Now simply called Burlington in honor of its Burlington, New Jersey headquarters, the discount retailer sells more than just coats.
According to the company, Burlington offers up to 60% off other retailers’ prices on brand name merchandise for the family and home, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, beauty products, shoes, baby items, pet care and toys, and home. decorative items.
Check out the latest deals and discover more store locations at Burlington.com.
Whole Foods now carries Impossible Chicken
Eight years after debuting with its plant-based Impossible Burger, the company that developed it has expanded into other plant-based meat substitutes, including meatballs, ground faux-sausage patties, and Impossible Hot Dogs .
Last month, the Redwood City, California-based company began selling its Impossible Chicken products at Whole Foods Markets nationwide.
The company boasts that it has added four chicken replacement products to Whole Foods. They come in two forms: patties and nuggets. Each is available in regular and spicy flavors.
To find a Whole Foods Market near you, go to wholefoodsmarket.com/stores.
Check out recipes that can be made with Impossible-branded plant-based meat products at impossiblefoods.com/recipes.
Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Send him your retail news at [email protected]. Be sure to type Retail Roundup in the subject line of your email.