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Pet Valu Stores To Close, Including Loudoun County Locations

The retailer said it plans to wind down operations due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pet Valu, which has locations in Loudoun County, expects to close all U.S. stores.
Pet Valu, which has locations in Loudoun County, expects to close all U.S. stores. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Pet Valu, a retailer carrying products for pets, will close its Loudoun County stores and other U.S. locations.

The company announced Wednesday it expects its 358 stores and warehouses in the U.S., as well as its corporate office, to close after a wind-down process. Store closing sales are expected to start in the coming days.

"During the store closing process, we will continue to provide our customers with the same great in-store experience, offering them even better deals and value," said Jamie Gould, who was recently appointed as Pet Valu, Inc.'s chief restructuring officer. "We will work to assist our dedicated associates through the transition. We thank all of them for their commitment to our company and our customers, and especially for going above and beyond so we could help customers as an essential service during the pandemic."

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Gould said in a news release that stores have been "significantly impacted" by pandemic-related restrictions. The company had been around in the U.S. for more than 25 years.

Customers can continue to shop at stores through the closing process. Gift cards and loyalty rewards may be used for purchases, but U.S. customers cannot place online orders at www.petvalu.com/us, effectively immediately.

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The closures do not impact Pet Valu Canada, which the U.S. company licenses its name and contracts for certain services from.

Pet Valu's Loudoun locations are at Goose Creek Center (42780 Creek View Plaza) in Ashburn and at 120 Purcellville Gateway Drive in Purcellville.

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