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Petco and San Diego Padres Go into Extra Innings, Resurgent Brands Announce Petco Park Naming Rights Extension
Petco Launches Strategic Partnership with Players and Pet Parents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health
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[{"type":"text","content":"Petco Launches Strategic Partnership with Players and Pet Parents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.\n\n\nSAN DIEGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, and the San Diego Padres today announced they have agreed to extend the naming rights for Petco Park through the 2027 Major League Baseball season. The two-year extension on this now 17-year relationship is emblematic of the continued strength and recognition of the iconic Petco brand and the company's strong roots in San Diego. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nIn line with its health and wellness focus, Petco is also entering into a unique strategic partnership with Padres players and pet parents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., finding ways to improve the well-being of both pets and their parents.\n\"The Padres and Petco are both teams with positive momentum, competing at the highest level and with great players putting up great numbers,\" said Petco Chairman & CEO Ron Coughlin. \"And with our shared commitment to the city of San Diego, this extension generates great value for both Petco and our community. We are excited to continue working closely with the Padres and in partnership with world-class athletes and pet parents like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and our more than 26,000 partners.\"\nUnder the new agreement, Petco will continue to be featured prominently throughout the ballpark with dynamic signage featuring its new logo, and will continue to partner with the Padres on exciting activations and promotions during each season. As part of the partnership with Machado and Tatis Jr., Petco will collaborate with the players on social and digital content, as well as other activations centered around Petco's health and wellness focus so fans can take their pet parenthood to the next level.\nSince the ballpark's debut, the Padres and Petco have teamed up on a number of different initiatives for people of all ages, and especially their furry friends. Over the years, Padres fans and their canine companions have enjoyed participating in pre-game parades around the field and taking in the action from Gallagher Square (formerly Park at the Park) as part of the annual \"Dog Days of Summer\" or \"Bark at the Park\" events presented by Pe...