BARK is teaming up with Chewy to launch a new, limited-edition pet collection on the former's website. The collection consists of best-selling dog items like the Grey Bear Hugger, Treats n’ Sweets Gumdrop Tough Treat Dispensing Toy, Steve Squeaky Plush Snake, Lucy’s Magic Bus Squeaky Plush, Hare Bunny Rabbit Magician Hat Plush Toy, and more.
Chewy and BARK are celebrating this expansion with giant versions of the BARK plush toys, including Prickly Pete, Slow Jams Dan, Santiago Seal, and Sasquatch Josh. BARK also aims to launch new products in the future, such as toppers and dental products.
"We’re excited to roll out BARK products at Chewy, bringing two of the most trusted names in the industry together for the first time. The initial customer feedback exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to expanding our offerings in the coming months," said Matt Meeker, BARK CEO and Co-Founder. "This launch underscores BARK’s mission to make all dogs happy, and we’re thrilled to team up with Chewy to reach even more dogs and their humans."
Collaborative Dog-Focused Toys
BARK Launches a Stylish Pet Care Collection at Chewy Stores
Trend Themes
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