‘Whole Foods for pets’ retailer expanding in Chicago

New York -- The retailer whose customers often call it the “Whole Foods for pets” is expanding in the Chicago area as it looks to leverage what has become a $58 billion industry.



Kriser's Natural Pet is bringing the natural pet movement to the west suburbs of Chicago with a grand opening in Naperville on Aug. 15-16. A second grand opening will take place in Northbrook on Aug. 29-30.



"We are thrilled to extend our mission of helping pets live happier, healthier lives naturally to the communities surrounding Naperville and Northbrook," said Brad Kriser, founder and CEO of Kriser's Natural Pet. "It's exciting to return to my roots in Chicagoland as we reach this 30-store milestone. These two new locations mark exciting opportunities to keep moving our mission forward."



These two debuts take the store count for Kriser's to 30 locations, with stores in Chicagoland, Denver, Southern California and Houston.



Kriser's was originally founded by Highland Park native Brad Kriser in 2006, with its first location on Clybourn Ave. in Lincoln Park, where a store still exists, and Brad remains CEO of his namesake company to this day.



In addition to carrying a large variety of natural food and treats brands, which have no corn, wheat, soy or by-products, Kriser's also offers grooming services and a wide selection of toys and supplies.