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The modern home management platform introduces pet services in over 300 HEB branches
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, makes its first foray into retail. Thumbtack has launched branded displays in more than 300 HEB stores across Texas, allowing HEB customers to scan a QR code to find and access local pet service providers while shopping. Pet services available include dog walks, grooming, pet sitting, training and more.
This is Thumbtack’s first step into physical retail, aiming to meet consumers where they are. As the only platform people need to take care of everything in and around their home, Thumbtack is excited to expand its physical footprint in the coming year, starting with popular Texas retailer HEB.
“Thumbtack’s mission is to make taking care of everything in and around the home a seamless experience for the homeowner,” said David Steckel, senior director of strategic partnerships at Thumbtack. “Expanding into brick-and-mortar retail brings us a step closer to being a partner to consumers, whether they’re shopping in-store for their pets or preparing their yard for housing.”
In addition to launching pet services, Thumbtack is offering its Thumbtack On-Demand feature in select HEB stores, allowing consumers to find and hire local handymen, lawn care and cleaning services at a 10% discount. The initiative provides HEB customers with home care professionals so Thumbtack can help people take care of their homes seamlessly.
About thumbtack
Thumbtack is a technology leader developing the modern home management platform. The Thumbtack app makes it easy for homeowners to manage their homes – making sure they know what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. Thumbtack is bringing the $600 billion home care industry online, empowering millions of homeowners to repair, maintain and improve their most valuable asset. Hundreds of thousands of local service professionals, from painters and plumbers to photographers and more, use the Thumbtack platform each year to grow their business. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Javelin Venture Partners, Baillie Gifford and CapitalG, among others.
About HEB
HEB operates over 430 stores in Texas and Mexico with sales of $38 billion. Known for its innovation and community service, HEB celebrates its 118th anniversary this year. Known for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services and commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, HEB strives to provide the best customer experience along with low prices. Headquartered in San Antonio, HEB employs over 154,000 partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. Visit HEB.com and HEB.com/newsroom for more information.
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