Online pet food retailer Chewy has opened another brick-and-mortar vet clinic in Broward County as it continues its market test in the pet medical care industry.
The new location in Coral Springs was opened less than two months after the South Florida-based company opened its first Chewy Vet Care location in Plantation Walk, a mixed-use development on University Drive in Plantation.
The second clinic is located 11 miles north, at 2920 University Drive, in Coral Springs.
Like the Plantation clinic, the Coral Springs location is set up with comfort of pets — and their owners — in mind, with friendly staff members, bright, soothing colors, cushy waiting areas, medical histories displayed on wall-mounted monitors, and free beverages for pet parents and treats for their beloved creatures.
While the clinics have a wide variety of medicines on hand, Chewy’s delivery service can be used to send anything not in stock directly to pet owners’ homes.
Google reviews for the Plantation location have been overwhelmingly positive. Customers praised staff members’ gentle approaches with fearful pets, and their transparency about costs when discussing potential treatments.
The Coral Spring location is one of only six being 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 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New retailers, restaurants open at The Gardens Mall
If you’re in the mood for an outing, several new stores and restaurants await at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens:
Ann Taylor has arrived offering versatile styles for women that are appropriate for work and special occasions.
Forty Carrots offers frozen yogurt, smoothies, salads, sandwiches and more inside the third level of Bloomingdale’s.
Garage features fashions for Gen Z women, including denim and cargo pants, plus 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.
The Gardens Mall is located on PGA Boulevard, a mile east of Interstate 95. More information and a full directory of stores are available online at thegardensmall.com.
Toyota of Hollywood upgrades used-car division
Spread across 25 acres, Toyota of Hollywood’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 much larger selection of pre-owned vehicles, and the improvements are designed to speed up sales and delivery time, the company said in a news release.
It’s open while construction of the interior state-of-the-art showroom nears its scheduled August completion.
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.
It’s the company’s 104th Florida store and more than 1,000th in the United States.
Now simply called Burlington in honor of its Burlington, New Jersey headquarters, the discount retailer sells much more than coats.
According to the company, Burlington offers up to 60% off other retailers’ prices on brand name merchandise for the family and home, including clothing for men, women and children, beauty products, footwear, baby items, pet care and toys, and home decor items.
Check out the latest deals and explore 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 since 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 added four substitute chicken 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 rhurtibise@sun-sentinel.com. Make sure to type Retail Roundup in the subject line of your email.