{"id":4534,"date":"2019-10-29T16:15:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4534"},"modified":"2019-10-29T16:15:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:15:54","slug":"pets-welcome-petco-to-open-on-installation-retail-stores-with-the-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/10\/29\/pets-welcome-petco-to-open-on-installation-retail-stores-with-the-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Pets Welcome! Petco to Open On-Installation Retail Stores with the Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military pets, rejoice! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is welcoming Petco to the Exchange family.<\/p>\n

The pet specialty retailer is slated to open its first store on a military installation<\/a> at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the spring.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets help military members feel at home, wherever they are assigned,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cHaving the services and convenience of Petco right on installation means healthier pets and happier pet owners.\u201d<\/p>\n

The JBLM Petco will offer grooming services and a variety of pet supplies, food and toys. The company\u2019s 10% military discount will apply to all purchases, including services, at Exchange locations.<\/p>\n

Offering name brands in-store and online is a priority for the Exchange. Petco is the latest in a series of announcements concerning national-brand introductions at Army posts and Air Force bases around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is looking forward to expanding our partnership with Petco to serve more military communities,\u201d Reyes said.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

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Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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