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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Erin Keller

Petco tried to save customers money — but it ended up costing the company millions of dollars

Petco’s revamped loyalty program saved customers money, but it left the retailer in the doghouse, costing the company millions.

The new Petco Perks program delivered far more reward redemptions than expected, cutting into sales by “mid-single-digit millions of dollars” during the second quarter of 2026, executives revealed in an earnings call last week, according to Retail Dive.

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