Talk:Chewy (company)

Pets.com
A bit new to Wikipedia, and just a genuine question - is there a reason Pets.com, a defunct company that went under a decade before Chewy began, is included in with the article? I'm not really seeing the relevance, other than the fact that they both happen to be pet food e-comm retailers. Edit: I've removed it for now. Godrestsinreason (talk) 11:30, 31 May 2018 (UTC)

Possible vandalism
Jytdog is making edits to this page in relation to a very heated dispute on Bernie44's talk page. These edits are unconstructive, unsourced, and are needlessly stripping down the page of relevant, sourced information, definitely not in good-faith. I've reverted all edits, and I implore them to be discussed here on the talk page. Godrestsinreason (talk) 18:24, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * There is no heated dispute. What I am doing is cleaning up bad editing made by a paid editor, which is common as dirt activity in Wikipedia. Please see WP:Identifying PR for the kinds of problems I have been addressing. Jytdog (talk) 18:32, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Jytdog - You've done nothing of the sort. Those edits made by the paid editor are not up to you to determine what's "dirty", especially if the edits made were sourced. You edited the page aggressively, and then left a warning on my page for "edit warring" -- which my reverts don't fall under that criteria based on any Wikipedia policy. I reverted what I believed to be vandalism, and the removal of good content by someone who's in active dispute with the member in question, where I've seen you levying personal attacks against him and who you baselessly believe to be sock puppet accounts. I'm too new to this medium to understand how to escalate this to the proper dispute resolution people, but your actions need to end. You have not once acted in good faith. Godrestsinreason (talk) 18:45, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Again you are apparently new here. I have done exactly what I said.  The detail was excessive and now how we describe companies in an encyclopedia.  The page was also devoid of negative information which again is typical paid editing product. Jytdog (talk) 18:48, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Jytdog - Then the onus is on you to describe how the detail is "excessive" using Wiki policy. Also, if you have "negative information" that's adequately sourced, nobody is stopping you from including it in with the article. You stripped the page into a stub, and yet there's still no "negative information" so what's the real issue here? Godrestsinreason (talk) 18:50, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * You don't need to ping me, as I am watching this page. I explained each of my edits in the edit note. If you have any questions about any specific edit, I would be happy to respond. Jytdog (talk) 18:51, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Fine. Your first three "excessive detail" edits removed sourced material. The note "the actual acquisition was in May; some other copyedits" is inaccurate, unsourced, and doesn't follow with other reputable sources. Godrestsinreason (talk) 18:58, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Verification is a minimal requirement here. There are other content policies like WP:NPOV and WP:PROMO that are also relevant.
 * I don't know if you are aware of how deals happen. Agreement on terms is announced when agreement is reached; that agreement was announced in April (ref). You will notice that the announcement says "The acquisition, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the end of PetSmart’s second fiscal quarter of 2017."  Petsmart announced on May 31 that the actual transaction had been completed (ref).  What that means is that approvals from company boards had been received, any regulatory clearance passed, the contracts actually signed, money/shares exchanged, etc. It is only when all that is done that the acquisition has actually occurred. Jytdog (talk) 19:27, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
 * All that is fair, and policies which are well beyond my beginner's scope of knowledge of Wikipedia. Putting bogus warnings on my page and accusing me of being a sockpuppet or having COI issues for simply following the rudimentary procedures of what we're expected to do as editors in any given situation was not the way to go about handling this situation. Godrestsinreason (talk) 19:34, 10 June 2018 (UTC)

Some requested COI changes
I work for Chewy and I am proposing edits to the article and would like to add the following to this page. I have included sources for the requests. They are listed chronologically and should go in the History section, after the last sentence: Chewy went public on June 14, 2019, at $22 per share.

In October 2020, Chewy launched a free teletriage service called Connect With a Vet.
 * source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/28/chewy.html

In November 2020, Chewy announced that it would produce and fulfill orders of customized prescription medications, commonly referred to as compounding, for instances where commercial alternatives are absent.
 * source: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-chewy-jumped-26-in-november-2020-12-08

In 2020, it was announced that Petsmart and Chewy would be separated by private equity firm BC Partners Inc. in a recapitalization plan; the process began in early 2021.
 * Here are two sources for that: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/bc-partners-to-split-petsmart-chewy-in-6-billion-recap-deal, https://reorg.com/petsmart-refinancing-plan/

Lastly, can you please add this line, and update the revenue and net income numbers in the box on the right of the article: In March 2021, Chewy reported revenue of $2.04 billion for Q4 of 2020, and net sales of $7.15 billion for the fiscal year. CEO Sumit Singh announced the company reached profitability for the first time since going Public in 2018.
 * source: https://news.yahoo.com/chewy-q-4-results-beat-203941487.html

Thank you. Ab31488 (talk) 18:13, 7 April 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅ hi, this is done.Melodies1917 (talk) 18:47, 16 April 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ by another user.  Heart  (talk) 03:42, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

More COI changes
Hello, thanks for adding the previous edits to the article. I'd like to add in the below changes this time:

In the first paragraph, in the intro, can you add: In 2020, total yearly net sales increased 47% to $7.15 billion from 2019 sales.
 * Source: https://www.petbusiness.com/industry-news/chewy-has-first-profitable-quarter/article_920af36a-9627-11eb-a66c-432d519bcea1.html and https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2021/01/29/2021-power-leaders-250-part-1.html

In the history section after the April 29 2019 line, can you add: In the 2019 fiscal year, Chewy earned net sales of $4.85 billion, a 40 percent year-over-year increase on a 52-week to 52-week basis. The company saw increased demand from millions of existing and new customers as the business remained resilient throughout the economic disruption of the COVID-19 era.
 * Sources: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/chewy-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2019-financial-results-1029060614 and https://www.cantechletter.com/2020/04/chewy-is-eating-up-the-competition-during-the-covid-19-crisis/

After that line, add: After Singh took the company public, doubled revenue, and helped Chewy top a $24 billion market cap, the company launched its first fully automated distribution center in October 2020. The new facility uses robotics to pick, pack, and ship products. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/chewys-ceo-on-the-companys-new-fully-automated-warehouse-2020-9

After the paragraph that starts with "In October 2020…process began in early 2021." Can you add this paragraph: In 2019 and 2020, Chewy was included in Built In Boston's best places to work in Boston. The company's other accolades include designation as a "Top 10 Employer Brand" in Boston in both 2019 and 2020, Newsweek's recognition for "America's Best Customer Service" for three consecutive years (2019-2021), Ad Age's distinction as one of "America’s 20 Hottest Brands 2020," and Comparably's 2020 top rankings for Best Company Culture and Best Companies for Women. Chewy was also recognized in Comparably's 2021 top rankings for Best Company Outlook, Best Product & Design and Best Engineering teams.
 * Here are the sources, should they be after each line or all together at the end:
 * https://www.builtinboston.com/companies/best-places-to-work-boston
 * https://www.newsweek.com/americas-best-customer-service-2021/online-services-digital-products
 * https://adage.com/article/special-report-hottest-brands/americas-hottest-brands-2020/2266011
 * https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliapeart/2020/12/14/best-company-workplace-culture-awards-2020/?sh=36eb195334d3
 * https://www.comparably.com/news/best-companies-for-women-2020/
 * https://www.businessinsider.com/large-companies-best-outlook-according-to-employees-2021-3#25-facebook-1

In the Corporate affairs section, can you add "Cohen stepped down in March 2018" ahead of "Sumit Singh was named the company's CEO…"
 * Source: https://miamiherald.typepad.com/the-starting-gate/2018/03/change-at-the-top-co-founder-ryan-cohen-stepping-down-as-ceo-of-chewy.html

And then after that complete sentence, add: Singh led the company through a successful IPO and grew Chewy to a market capitalization of $40 billion and grew the store's selection from around 35,000 items to roughly 75,000. Sumit was subsequently named in 2020 to the Bloomberg 50 and Comparably's Best CEOs list.
 * Sources: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2021/01/29/2021-power-leaders-250-part-1.html, https://www.ft.com/content/2aa2dafc-2b98-4685-85f7-ffcbc0dd86f8, and https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2021/01/29/2021-power-leaders-250-part-1.html

Let me know if you need further information or if any of the above requests cannot be done. Thanks Ab31488 (talk) 14:11, 27 May 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅ hi, this is done.Melodies1917 (talk) 17:15, 4 June 2021 (UTC)

New request
Hello, thank you again for making the changes above. Here are a few more. Again let me know if you need further sources or clarity.

In the History section, before the last line that begins with March 2021, I’m requesting to add this line: As of Chewy’s 2021 filings, nearly 70 per cent of Chewy’s total net sales are happening via their Autoship program with includes regular deliveries of food and other essentials. In March 2021, Chewy launched “The Disney Collection” in an exclusive partnership with Disney, featuring more than 400 products.

Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/2aa2dafc-2b98-4685-85f7-ffcbc0dd86f8, and https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chewy-launches-disney-pet-collection-180330690.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANUSK_2zuDjqlZFFDBqTx3JLcYtZJhYnLA7g9DjUmQgb8fI8_rhlbt4d6OU20PJ2Zzjkf57wkafk2jdZ_Ua6y98R7qpcgJBKw_RuCXMGy0GCstDtybB4OSUOvUiOkLerNBimzeCNAz5ZLTINGlx_-bH4zFM7WViAZ14_G2NF2-Rd

Then, right after the March 2021 line, I am requesting to add: In 2020, Chewy’s customer base grew by 43% to 19.2 million active users. As of their Q4 and fiscal year 2020 earnings report, Chewy marked their first quarter of positive net income with net sales coming in at more than $2 billion for their latest quarter.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2021/03/30/chewy-fetches-a-profit-sees-strong-growth-ahead/?sh=692564be51af

In the Locations section, please add to the sentence talking about the second headquarters location in Boston with: “…a third facility in Minneapolis and has announced a commitment to a fourth corporate facility in Seattle, Washington.”

Source: https://www.petproductnews.com/news/chewy-to-set-up-corporate-office-in-seattle/article_e3cd43ec-7098-11eb-ba98-f7de0ea6e615.html

Please add a new sentence to the last line of the Locations paragraph: The company currently occupies 17 locations across the US. It will open a second automated fulfillment center in Q2 2021 and a " limited catalog facility" in Q3 2021.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/chewy-automated-fulfillment-center-ecommerce-warehouse-inventory/597779/

Thank you, Ab31488 (talk) 18:39, 18 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia is not a venue for promotion. If independent, reliable sources don't say it, it should probably not be included in an encyclopedia article. --Hipal (talk) 18:44, 18 June 2021 (UTC)
 * In the future, please fully format references with all information for easier reviewing and editing. --Hipal (talk) 18:50, 18 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi thanks for letting me know. I’ve revised the content, hopefully this is not promotional sounding now. Can you let me know if anything below still does? I am pinging  too because they helped with my previous requests.

As of Chewy’s 2021 filings, almost 70% of the company’s total net sales happen through their automatic recurring shipments. In March 2021, Chewy launched “The Disney Collection” in an exclusive partnership with Disney.
 * Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/2aa2dafc-2b98-4685-85f7-ffcbc0dd86f8, and https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chewy-launches-disney-pet-collection-180330690.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANUSK_2zuDjqlZFFDBqTx3JLcYtZJhYnLA7g9DjUmQgb8fI8_rhlbt4d6OU20PJ2Zzjkf57wkafk2jdZ_Ua6y98R7qpcgJBKw_RuCXMGy0GCstDtybB4OSUOvUiOkLerNBimzeCNAz5ZLTINGlx_-bH4zFM7WViAZ14_G2NF2-Rd

Then, right after the March 2021 line, I am requesting to add: In 2020, the number of Chewy customers increased by 43% to 19.2 million active users. As of their Q4 and fiscal year 2020 earnings report, Chewy marked their first quarter of positive net income with net sales totaling more than $2 billion for their latest quarter.
 * Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2021/03/30/chewy-fetches-a-profit-sees-strong-growth-ahead/?sh=692564be51af

In the Locations section, please add to the sentence talking about the second headquarters location in Boston with: “…a third facility in Minneapolis and has announced a commitment to a fourth corporate facility in Seattle, Washington.”
 * Source: https://www.petproductnews.com/news/chewy-to-set-up-corporate-office-in-seattle/article_e3cd43ec-7098-11eb-ba98-f7de0ea6e615.html

Please add a new sentence to the last line of the Locations paragraph: The company currently occupies 17 locations in the U.S. It will open a second automated fulfillment center in Q2 of 2021 and a limited catalog facility in Q3 of 2021. Are you okay with the language "limited catalog facility?"
 * Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/chewy-automated-fulfillment-center-ecommerce-warehouse-inventory/597779/

Thank you. Ab31488 (talk) 15:51, 28 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Please fully format the references with all information for easier reviewing and editing. --Hipal (talk) 16:39, 28 June 2021 (UTC)


 * do you mean to write the references in-line with each sentence? Here that is below:

As of Chewy's 2021 filings, almost 70% of the company's total net sales happen through their automatic recurring shipments. In March 2021, Chewy launched “The Disney Collection” in an exclusive partnership with Disney.

Then, right after the March 2021 line, I am requesting to add: In 2020, the number of Chewy customers increased by 43% to 19.2 million active users. As of their Q4 and fiscal year 2020 earnings report, Chewy marked their first quarter of positive net income with net sales totaling more than $2 billion for their latest quarter.

In the Locations section, please add to the sentence discussing the second headquarters location in Boston with: "…a third facility in Minneapolis and has announced a commitment to a fourth corporate facility in Seattle, Washington."

Please add a new sentence to the last line of the Locations paragraph: The company currently occupies 17 locations in the U.S. It will open a second automated fulfillment center in Q2 of 2021 and a limited catalog facility in Q3 of 2021. (Again please let me know about "limited catalog facility")

Thanks. Ab31488 (talk) 14:03, 29 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you.
 * The Financial Times ref looks ok.
 * The Yahoo, PetProductNews, and Supply Chain Dive refs look like a warmed over press releases, especially PetProductNews. I don't think we should be using them.
 * The Forbes ref should not be used per WP:RSP. --Hipal (talk) 18:17, 29 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Will the below links work as replacements? I included multiple options to replace Yahoo, PetProductNews, Forbes, and Supply Chain Dive.
 * As of Chewy's 2021 filings, almost 70% of the company's total net sales happen through their automatic recurring shipments. In March 2021, Chewy launched “The Disney Collection” in an exclusive partnership with Disney.


 * Then, right after the March 2021 line, I am requesting to add: In 2020, the number of Chewy customers increased by 43% to 19.2 million active users. As of their Q4 and fiscal year 2020 earnings report, Chewy marked their first quarter of positive net income with net sales totaling more than $2 billion for their latest quarter.


 * In the Locations section, please add to the sentence discussing the second headquarters location in Boston with: "…a third facility in Minneapolis and has announced a commitment to a fourth corporate facility in Seattle, Washington."


 * Please add a new sentence to the last line of the Locations paragraph: The company currently occupies 17 locations in the U.S. It will open a second automated fulfillment center in Q2 of 2021 and a limited catalog facility in Q3 of 2021.
 * Appreciate your help here, thanks again. Ab31488 (talk) 21:07, 15 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Please format all references with all information, especially author and publication date. --Hipal (talk) 00:46, 16 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Sure, see below…
 * As of Chewy's 2021 filings, almost 70% of the company's total net sales happen through their automatic recurring shipments. In March 2021, Chewy launched “The Disney Collection” in an exclusive partnership with Disney.


 * Then, right after the March 2021 line, I am requesting to add: In 2020, the number of Chewy customers increased by 43% to 19.2 million active users. As of their Q4 and fiscal year 2020 earnings report, Chewy marked their first quarter of positive net income with net sales totaling more than $2 billion for their latest quarter.


 * In the Locations section, please add to the sentence discussing the second headquarters location in Boston with: "…a third facility in Minneapolis and has announced a commitment to a fourth corporate facility in Seattle, Washington."


 * Please add a new sentence to the last line of the Locations paragraph: The company currently occupies 17 locations in the U.S. It will open a second automated fulfillment center in Q2 of 2021 and a limited catalog facility in Q3 of 2021.

adding subheaders
I'm just going to add in some subheaders in the History section because there's a lot of info there. Melodies1917 (talk) 16:02, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

Another COI request (small one)
Hi I have another request:

1. What can be edited/removed to get the "This article contains content that is written like an advertisement." tag removed from the page?

2. In the Funding section, can the link to Volition Capital be removed since there is no page for it?

Thanks, Ab31488 (talk) 18:49, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I removed the list of funders entirely. Having a separate section seems undue. --Hipal (talk) 00:42, 29 July 2021 (UTC)
 * i agree with Hipal, that makes sense to remove. also i think you need to add your username to the paid contributor tag at the top of this page. i'll look through the main article again to see what's written too promotional/like an advertisement. -Melodies1917 (talk) 19:40, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I added my usernameAb31488 (talk) 20:15, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello I made some changes to the article to read less promotional, e.g. removing words like "remained resilient", "successful" IPO. those words made it read a bit like WP:Puffery.  what do you think, does my full edit look a little better now to remove the page tag? --Melodies1917 (talk) 18:23, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * The article needs a rewrite from independent reliable sources that demonstrate historical or other significance and context. --Hipal (talk) 19:25, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Can some other editors weigh in here on this? I'd love to get some more feedback. who have edited the page recently: Is there specific content here that is particularly promotional sounding? Please make some edits as you see fit. If anything needs to be put into a new COI request let me know. Thanks, Ab31488 (talk) 19:47, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Helllo Ab31488, I was merely fulfilling an edit request. I am not active on Wikipedia that much anymore, I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of this article. Thank you!  Heart  (talk) 01:13, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
 * i just made some changes myself. i dont think we need info like square footage and other details of locations/warehouses in the warehouse section so i removed them. i saw your revert edit the other day, are you actively editing? i'd actually like to see what other editors have to say here too about this.Melodies1917 (talk) 14:59, 9 September 2021 (UTC)

Reformatted edit request

 * Specific text to be added or removed: Hi, I am requesting if an editor can point out which specific content in the Chewy article is the reason for the "This article contains content that is written like an advertisement." tag, so this is the specific text I'd like removed at some point. I have a COI which I have disclosed on my user page and the article Talk page.
 * Reason for the change: I have multiple edit requests on this page and would like additional feedback from other editors as previous pings to recent editors of this page were unsuccessful.
 * References supporting change: Please see above request and discussion on this Talk page. Thanks, Ab31488 (talk) 14:56, 30 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: You must specify your proposed changes. Quetstar (talk) 18:43, 30 September 2021 (UTC)
 * My apologies, I was aiming for that request to be clear enough but I have revised it below:


 * Specific text to be added or removed: Please remove the "advertisement" tag from this page.
 * Reason for the change: Edit requests made to this page were not intended to be promotional, and I am unsure which specific content is the reason for the tag being there.
 * References supporting change: Since I am not requesting any information be added or removed that needs a reference and just requesting a tag be removed, I am not including one here. Thanks, Ab31488 (talk) 15:44, 21 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Article looks good to me now. 15 (talk) 22:14, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Can you call out anything specific that needs to be removed for making the article sound like an advertisement? Hipal, saw you made some changes, anything else? Thanks, Ab31488 (talk) 15:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Where do we stand with removal of poor and promotional sources? --Hipal (talk) 15:36, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Which ones need to be removed? Are you talking about some of the sources in the Awards section, such as sources #36 through #41? I am looking for a bit more clarity here, I want to help out where I can to have the article line with Wikipedia standards. Appreciate your help! Ab31488 (talk) 17:36, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Anything that's not reliable should be removed.
 * Anything that's a press release or clear churnalism (See User:Northamerica1000/Churnalism) should be considered for removal and usually deserves little weight, unless it's being used to provide details on topics brought up in a much better reference.
 * After that, I find it best to focus on what references should definitely stay: High-quality, independent sources written from a historical perspective. --Hipal (talk) 18:47, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

Security issues and valuation
i updated ico price and every cyber updates chewy ever had - but for some reason this random editor is undoing it again and again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rick is god (talk • contribs) 19:07, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Three editors reverted you.
 * No offense, but I'm not sure you have command enough of English to contribute here.
 * From what I see, the security info is original research, not verified by the reference given.
 * The attempt to update the valuation to a webpage that continuously updates is problematic. Maybe other editors can better explain why they removed it as well. --Hipal (talk) 22:17, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * It's not a bad idea at all to update the valuation figure from 2019. Unfortunately, sourcing this information from the dynamic stock ticker page on Yahoo Finance doesn't seem like a workable solution. At least the current figure is sourced from a static, verifiable Business Insider article. I'll look around for a more current source. Mrmctorso (talk) 02:29, 17 August 2022 (UTC)

COI edit requests
Hello, I am suggesting the following edits to the article, hoping to help clean up some of the advertisement tone and add updated information. Sources are included.

1. Remove: "In 2017, Chewy was acquired by PetSmart for $3.35 billion, which was the largest ever acquisition of an e-commerce business at the time." Replace with this line that is more current and encompassing of Chewy, since the PetSmart details are in the article: "Since 2022, Chewy also provides pet healthcare services and products including medication, telehealth services, and pet insurance."

2. Update for clarity: "That same month, Chewy launched a free tele-triage service called Connect With a Vet" to "Chewy launched a free tele-triage service called Connect With a Vet in October 2020", keeping the same source.

3. Add "making it Chewy's first quarter of net profitability" in between "In March 2021, Chewy reported revenue of $2.04 billion for Q4 of 2020" and "and net sales of $7.15 billion for the fiscal year". Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2021/03/30/chewy-fetches-a-profit-sees-strong-growth-ahead/?sh=7c6230bd51af

After that sentence, add "In March 2022, Chewy reported net sales of $8.89 billion for the 2021 fiscal year." Source: (same link from the Revenue line in the info box): https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1766502/000176650222000008/chwy-20220130.htm

4. Update this line to past tense: CarePlus, set to launch in 2022, will offer pet health insurance and wellness plans to more than 20 million Chewy customers. Change "set to launch in 2022" to "launched in 2022". Keep the same source.

5. In Corporate Affairs, can you remove “…Comparably's Best CEOs list” and replace with “Fortune 500’s Youngest CEOs of 2022.” Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/youngest-ceos-fortune-500-182204045.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAsalR6aSr0AQT_MAagwexdZFx9vPNZ5ZVV11Ztq4M2pY4JNJOgyE--Timb4F8P_tm_3TMswrtBG36wwWJ-Kqo3ZhnrTX2NnbNKVZ-XRCiZieUxxf4SHQ47OhbJUksaNJ4_9l4UL7fzO8RDc4JosalTvy1G1Shk1F85W6BuPpuZA

6. In Locations, after the last sentence, add: "The company opened a new corporate headquarters location in the Greater Seattle area in 2021." Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2021/online-pet-retail-giant-chewy-plans-hire-several-hundred-new-seattle-area-office/

Thank you, Ab31488 (talk) 19:07, 24 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I didn't read past the first request. There's no reference supporting it, and it appears to be asking to de-emphasize a highly noteworthy event in their history, and replace it with some soapboxing. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with content policies, especially those that COI-editors have difficulties with. --Hipal (talk) 21:54, 24 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I read them all, i thought 2-4 were okay to update, so i did. #5, what about adding it without removing Comparably? #6 seems encyclopedic to me too. Melodies1917 (talk) 18:32, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * 2 and 4 look like NOTNEWS and SOAP. These are exactly the types of things that COI editors should be avoiding. --Hipal (talk) 01:27, 31 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Understood on #1, thank you. It’s OK to keep the acquisition line, I just thought this section should be more of an overview rather than include chronological information. However, "American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products" appears to exclude the health/insurance area because it implies only retail. Can it be updated to "American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, including healthcare services and pet insurance"?

Reference: https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/chewy-new-pet-wellness-insurance-plan https://www.pymnts.com/insurance/2022/chewy-expands-wellness-offerings-with-pet-insurance/
 * Yes check.svg Done (and also just collapsed the first bit to "pet-related products", food is definitely a product)  &#x2130; mi1y&#x29fc;T&middot;C&#x29fd; 21:01, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

For #5, Is this all just too much information about the CEO here? I just wanted to replace with Fortune because it uses a third-party reference and it is more notable than Comparably.
 * Green check.svg Did something else entirely: I think so. It's tangentially related to the company at best. I've removed that sentence.  &#x2130; mi1y&#x29fc;T&middot;C&#x29fd; 21:01, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

For #6 Locations, on second thought, this section sounds redundant, like “in YYYY, a location in City, State opened”. What if we reduce it to stating where the company was founded, and then just listing the cities where Chewy has opened facilities? For example “Chewy was founded in Dania Beach, Florida, and has additional corporate headquarters offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and the greater Seattle area, as of 2021. Chewy has 13 fulfillment centers and in October 2020, the company launched its first fully automated distribution center.”
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Omitted Seattle for lack of sources.  &#x2130; mi1y&#x29fc;T&middot;C&#x29fd; 21:01, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

Thank you, Ab31488 (talk) 15:21, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

COI Edit Requests - 7/19/2023
Hello,

I would like to propose a set of updates to this article:

1. Update lede to:


 * Chewy, Inc. is an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products based in Plantation, Florida. Chewy went public in 2019 with the ticker symbol CHWY on the New York Stock Exchange.

Rationale: While a significant event, the PetSmart acquisition no longer reflects the current state of the company, and I believe that can be better summarized within the History section below instead of the lede.

2. Consolidate / update first segment of History section (2011-19) to the following:


 * Chewy was founded under the name "Mr. Chewy" in June 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day. In March 2012, the company estimated a total yearly revenue of $26 million, despite losing money in its first half year. From 2014 to 2015, sales grew from $205 million to $423 million.


 * In 2017, Chewy was purchased by PetSmart, a retail entity backed by private equity firm BC Partners. Sumit Singh succeeded Ryan Cohen as CEO of Chewy in March 2018, and the company launched Chewy Pharmacy in July of that year.

Additional reference to support above:

3. Update the second segment of the History section (2019-present) to the following:


 * In 2019, Sumit Singh announced an expanded mission statement to make Chewy "the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents everywhere," and on April 29 Chewy filed an S-1 for an initial public offering, intending to trade under the ticker symbol CHWY. In its filing, Chewy reported a net loss of $268 million on total sales of $3.5 billion for its 2018 fiscal year. Chewy went public on June 14, 2019, at $22 per share. In the 2019 fiscal year, Chewy earned net sales of $4.85 billion, a 40 percent year-over-year increase on a 52-week to 52-week basis. The company saw increased demand from millions of existing and new customers as the business sustained growth throughout the economic disruption of the COVID-19 era.

Additional reference to support above:


 * In 2020, it was announced that Chewy and PetSmart would separate. Chewy has since operated independently. In October of that year, Chewy launched a free tele-triage service called Connect with a Vet. In November, Chewy announced that it would expand its existing online pharmacy to produce and fulfill orders of customized prescription medications, commonly referred to as compounding, for instances where commercial alternatives are absent.

Additional references to support above: ,


 * In December 2021, Chewy announced its expansion into medical insurance for pets. CarePlus, launched in 2022, offers pet health insurance and wellness plans to Chewy customers.


 * In 2022, Chewy announced that its philanthropic arm, Chewy Gives Back, had surpassed $100 million in donations of pet food and essential supplies.

Additional reference to support above:


 * In Chewy’s Q4 2022 earnings call, CEO Sumit Singh reported a 13% increase in net sales to $2.71 billion, resulting in a total of $10.1 billion in net sales for the full year, marking a 14% growth. Singh attributed this to the company's ability to manage the dynamic pricing environment, as well as the recurring nature of their business model.

Additional reference to support above:


 * In its Q1 2023 earnings, Chewy reported a 14.7% increase in sales and a gross margin of 28.4%, up from 27.5% compared to the previous year. In 2023, Chewy announced plans to expand its operations into Canada, starting with the Greater Toronto area and gradually moving into other Canadian markets.

Additional references to support above:

Thanks very much, Ab31488 (talk) 15:07, 19 July 2023 (UTC)

Reply 19-JUL-2023
Your edit request could not be reviewed because the request is (a) not formatted correctly and (b) does not contain references from reliable, third-party sources not reporting on company-provided information. With regards to formatting: In the collapsed section below titled Request edit examples, I have illustrated two. The first shows how the edit request was submitted, the second shows how requests should be submitted in the future. INCORRECT The Sun's diameter is 864,337.3 miles, while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles. The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin. In the example above there are three URL's provided with the claim statements, but these URL's have not been placed using Citation Style 1, which is the style predominantly used by the Chewy article. Additionally, ref tags have not been placed within the text at the exact positions where the information they reference resides. Using the correct style and the correct positioning of the ref tags, the WikiFormatted text should resemble the following: CORRECT The Sun's diameter is 864,337.3 miles, while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles. The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin. Which displays as: The Sun's diameter is 864,337.3 miles,[1] while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles.[2] The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin.[3]
 * 1) The citation style predominantly used by the Chewy article appears to be Citation Style 1. The citation style used in the edit request consists of bare URL's. Any requested edit of yours which may be implemented will need to resemble the current style already in use in the article – in this case, CS1. (See WP:CITEVAR.)
 * 2) Citation ref tags have not been placed within the requested text indicating which portions of the text the source is referencing. (See WP:INTEGRITY.)
 * 3) References from reliable, third-party sources which do not contain company-informed information have largely not been provided. Sources who uncritically publish company press releases or statements are said to be "company-informed sources". Those types of sources largely make up the current edit request. Additionally problematic is when those types of sources make evaluative or speculative claims, such as many of the sources you provided did:
 * 4) Finance.yahoo.com (evaluative claim: "The company saw increased demand from new and existing customers as the business sustained growth throughout the economic disruption of the COVID pandemic.").
 * 5) Seekingalpha.com (evaluative claim: "Singh attributed this to the company's ability to manage the dynamic pricing environment ,").
 * 6) Reuters.com (normally a reliable source, but in this case, publishing information based off a speculative press release: "Chewy announced plans to expand its operations into Canada, gradually moving into other Canadian markets.").

References ^ Sjöblad, Tristan. . Academic Press, 2020, p. 1. ^ Harinath, Prisha. , Science, 51(78):46. 2020. ^ Uemura, Shū. . Academic Press, 2020, p. 2.</li> </ol> In the example above the references have been formatted according to Citation Style 1, which shows the author, the source's name, date, etc. Also, the ref tags are placed in the exact location where the text which they reference resides. As Wikipedia is a volunteer project, edit requests such yours are generally expected to have this formatting done before the request is submitted for review.


 * Kindly write your edit request so that it aligns more with the second example shown in the collapsed section above—taking care to ensure that the references provided originate from reliable, third-party sources that do not contain company-provided information making evaluative or speculative statements-—and feel free to submit that edit request below this reply post at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions about formatting or referencing, please don't hesitate to ask myself or another editor. Regards, Spintendo  02:02, 20 July 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you for the speedy review, . Below I have made an effort to format the requested changes as they would ideally appear within the context of the existing article. I have also provided more explanation in some instances as to why I believe these edits are justified.


 * 1. Updates to lede:


 * Chewy, Inc. is an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products based in Plantation, Florida. Chewy went public in 2019 with the ticker symbol CHWY on the New York Stock Exchange.


 * Rationale: While a significant event, the PetSmart acquisition no longer reflects the current state of the company, and I believe that can be better summarized within the History section (detailed below) instead of the lede where it is today.


 * 2. Updates to History:


 * 2a. Paragraph 1:


 * Chewy was founded under the name "Mr. Chewy" in June 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day.    In March 2012, the company estimated a total yearly revenue of $26 million, despite losing money in its first half year.  From 2014 to 2015, sales grew from $205 million to $423 million.


 * Rationale: Abbreviation of early history, focusing more on core facts vs. less encyclopedic minutiae.


 * 2b. Paragraph 2:


 * In 2017, Chewy was purchased by PetSmart, a retail entity backed by private equity firm BC Partners. Sumit Singh succeeded Ryan Cohen as CEO of Chewy in March 2018, and the company launched Chewy Pharmacy in July of that year.


 * Rationale: The PetSmart acquisition is now introduced at the appropriate point in the history timeline rather than in the lede.


 * 2c. Paragraph 3:


 * In 2019, Sumit Singh announced an expanded mission statement to make Chewy “the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents everywhere,” and on April 29 Chewy filed an S-1 for an initial public offering, intending to trade under the ticker symbol CHWY. In its filing, Chewy reported a net loss of $268 million on total sales of $3.5 billion for its 2018 fiscal year. Chewy went public on June 14, 2019, at $22 per share. In the 2019 fiscal year, Chewy earned net sales of $4.85 billion, a 40 percent year-over-year increase on a 52-week to 52-week basis. The company saw increased demand from millions of existing and new customers as the business sustained growth throughout the economic disruption of the COVID-19 era.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the company's mission statement expansion and IPO. While this clearly marks a significant moment in the company's history, the current subheadings (pre-IPO/post-IPO) feel unnecessary and can be removed.


 * 2d. Paragraph 4:


 * In 2020, it was announced that Chewy and PetSmart would separate. Chewy has since operated independently. In October of that year, Chewy launched a free tele-triage service called Connect with a Vet. In November, Chewy announced that it would expand its existing online pharmacy to produce and fulfill orders of customized prescription medications, commonly referred to as compounding, for instances where commercial alternatives are absent.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the separation of Chewy from PetSmart in brief. As the cited Bloomberg article details, there's a lot more complexity to the separation story, but I believe a quick summary - the separation was announced, Chewy has since operated independently - offers all the clarity needed for Wikipedia.


 * 2e. Paragraph 5:


 * In December 2021, Chewy announced its expansion into medical insurance for pets. CarePlus, launched in 2022, offers pet health insurance and wellness plans to Chewy customers.


 * Rationale: Continues chronology with an emphasis on medical insurance expansion, as already reflected in the current article.


 * 2f. Paragraph 6:


 * In 2022, Chewy announced that its philanthropic arm, Chewy Gives Back, had surpassed $100 million in donations of pet food and essential supplies.


 * Rationale: Reference to notable philanthropic efforts.


 * 2g. Paragraph 7:


 * In Chewy’s Q4 2022 earnings call, CEO Sumit Singh reported a 13% increase in net sales to $2.71 billion, resulting in a total of $10.1 billion in net sales for the full year, marking a 14% growth. Singh attributed this to the company's ability to manage the dynamic pricing environment, as well as the recurring nature of their business model.


 * Rationale: Additional recent business performance facts.


 * 2h. Paragraph 8:


 * In its Q1 2023 earnings, Chewy reported a 14.7% increase in sales and a gross margin of 28.4%, up from 27.5% compared to the previous year.  In 2023, Chewy announced plans to expand its operations into Canada, starting with the Greater Toronto area and gradually moving into other Canadian markets.


 * Rationale: I understand the concern with references like this Reuters article containing company-provided information. In a context like this I would argue it is justifiable to include, because the statement is explicitly about Chewy's announcement, and Reuters is both providing third-party verification of the announcement as well as an independent perspective on its notability.


 * Again, I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration.


 * Best,
 * Ab31488 (talk) 19:06, 20 July 2023 (UTC)


 * In suggested paragraph number one, we have 8 sources referencing 3 sentences of information. This is plainly overkill. Reviews cannot be expected to be made when this type of WP:OVERCITE is being done. I suggest you revise your edit request accordingly. Regards,  Spintendo  23:43, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

Revised Edit Request 28-JUL-2023
Hi ,

I understand and agree that the sourcing in paragraph 1 is overkill. Please note that is a portion of the current published article copy, and not a part of my original request for revisions.

That said, I am happy to take this opportunity to clean up such pre-existing issues, especially if it will make the broader review process more manageable.

Please see my updated request below:


 * 1. Updates to lede:


 * Chewy, Inc. is an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products based in Plantation, Florida. Chewy went public in 2019 with the ticker symbol CHWY on the New York Stock Exchange.


 * Rationale: While a significant event, the PetSmart acquisition no longer reflects the current state of the company, and I believe that can be better summarized within the History section (detailed below) instead of the lede where it is today.


 * 2. Updates to History:


 * 2a. Paragraph 1:


 * Chewy was founded under the name "Mr. Chewy" in June 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day. In March 2012, the company estimated a total yearly revenue of $26 million, despite losing money in its first half year. From 2014 to 2015, sales grew from $205 million to $423 million.


 * Rationale: Abbreviation of early history, focusing more on core facts vs. less encyclopedic minutiae.


 * 2b. Paragraph 2:


 * In 2017, Chewy was purchased by PetSmart, a retail entity backed by private equity firm BC Partners. Sumit Singh succeeded Ryan Cohen as CEO of Chewy in March 2018, and the company launched Chewy Pharmacy in July of that year.


 * Rationale: The PetSmart acquisition is now introduced at the appropriate point in the history timeline rather than in the lede.


 * 2c. Paragraph 3:


 * In 2019, Sumit Singh announced an expanded mission statement to make Chewy “the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents everywhere,” and on April 29 Chewy filed an S-1 for an initial public offering, intending to trade under the ticker symbol CHWY. In its filing, Chewy reported a net loss of $268 million on total sales of $3.5 billion for its 2018 fiscal year. Chewy went public on June 14, 2019, at $22 per share. In the 2019 fiscal year, Chewy earned net sales of $4.85 billion, a 40 percent year-over-year increase on a 52-week to 52-week basis. The company saw increased demand from millions of existing and new customers as the business sustained growth throughout the economic disruption of the COVID-19 era.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the company's mission statement expansion and IPO. While this clearly marks a significant moment in the company's history, the current subheadings (pre-IPO/post-IPO) feel unnecessary and can be removed.


 * 2d. Paragraph 4:


 * In 2020, it was announced that Chewy and PetSmart would separate. Chewy has since operated independently. In October of that year, Chewy launched a free tele-triage service called Connect with a Vet. In November, Chewy announced that it would expand its existing online pharmacy to produce and fulfill orders of customized prescription medications, commonly referred to as compounding, for instances where commercial alternatives are absent.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the separation of Chewy from PetSmart in brief. As the cited Bloomberg article details, there's a lot more complexity to the separation story, but I believe a quick summary - the separation was announced, Chewy has since operated independently - offers all the clarity needed for Wikipedia.


 * 2e. Paragraph 5:


 * In December 2021, Chewy announced its expansion into medical insurance for pets. CarePlus, launched in 2022, offers pet health insurance and wellness plans to Chewy customers.


 * Rationale: Continues chronology with an emphasis on medical insurance expansion, as already reflected in the current article.


 * 2f. Paragraph 6:


 * In 2022, Chewy announced that its philanthropic arm, Chewy Gives Back, had surpassed $100 million in donations of pet food and essential supplies.


 * Rationale: Reference to notable philanthropic efforts.


 * 2g. Paragraph 7:


 * In Chewy’s Q4 2022 earnings call, CEO Sumit Singh reported a 13% increase in net sales to $2.71 billion, resulting in a total of $10.1 billion in net sales for the full year, marking a 14% growth. Singh attributed this to the company's ability to manage the dynamic pricing environment, as well as the recurring nature of their business model.


 * Rationale: Additional recent business performance facts.


 * 2h. Paragraph 8:


 * In its Q1 2023 earnings, Chewy reported a 14.7% increase in sales and a gross margin of 28.4%, up from 27.5% compared to the previous year. In 2023, Chewy announced plans to expand its operations into Canada, starting with the Greater Toronto area and gradually moving into other Canadian markets.


 * Rationale: I understand the concern with references like this Reuters article containing company-provided information. In a context like this I would argue it is justifiable to include, because the statement is explicitly about Chewy's announcement, and Reuters is both providing third-party verification of the announcement as well as an independent perspective on its notability.

Ab31488 (talk) 17:13, 28 July 2023 (UTC)

Revised Edit Request 16-AUG-2023
Hello editors,

Thank you for your continued assistance. I have refined and focused my previous edit request below, taking 's helpful feedback into account.


 * 1. Updates to lede:


 * Chewy, Inc. is an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products based in Plantation, Florida. Chewy went public in 2019 with the ticker symbol CHWY on the New York Stock Exchange.


 * Rationale: While a significant event, the PetSmart acquisition no longer reflects the current state of the company, and I believe that can be better summarized within the History section (detailed below) instead of the lede where it is today. The lede has also been updated following the previous feedback that references are typically excluded from this section.


 * 2. Updates to History:


 * 2a. Paragraph 1:


 * Chewy was founded under the name "Mr. Chewy" in June 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day.


 * Rationale: Abbreviation of early history, focusing more on core facts vs. less encyclopedic minutiae. References have been moved to clearly indicate that the first speaks to Ryan Cohen's founding role and the second speaks to Michael Day's founding role.


 * 2b. Paragraph 2:


 * In 2017, Chewy was purchased by PetSmart, a retail entity backed by private equity firm BC Partners. Sumit Singh succeeded Ryan Cohen as CEO of Chewy in March 2018. The company launched Chewy Pharmacy in July of that year.


 * Rationale: The PetSmart acquisition is now introduced at the appropriate point in the history timeline rather than in the lede. Dates have been added to ref entries.


 * 2c. Paragraph 3:


 * In 2019, Chewy filed an S-1 for an initial public offering, intending to trade under the ticker symbol CHWY. In its filing, Chewy reported a net loss of $268 million on total sales of $3.5 billion for its 2018 fiscal year. Chewy went public on June 14, 2019, at $22 per share.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the company's IPO. While this clearly marks a significant moment in the company's history, the current article's subheadings (pre-IPO/post-IPO) feel unnecessary and can be removed.


 * 2d. Paragraph 4:


 * In 2020, it was announced that Chewy and PetSmart would split to operate as separate companies.


 * Rationale: Chronologically addresses the separation of Chewy from PetSmart in brief. Language and references have been updated for clarity.

Best, Ab31488 (talk) 15:13, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

Reply 17-AUG-2023
Below you will see where proposals from your request have been quoted with reviewer decisions and feedback inserted underneath, either accepting, declining or otherwise commenting upon your proposal(s). Please read the enclosed notes within the proposal review section below for information on each request. Spintendo 18:27, 17 August 2023 (UTC)

Question Regarding Advert Tag Removal
Hello and other interested editors,

Firstly, I'd like to express my gratitude for the recent edits made to the article, which have meaningfully improved its tone and content. In my view, many of the issues that initially warranted the tag have at this point been addressed.

Given the recent updates, I'd like to open a discussion on whether the article now meets Wikipedia's guidelines for a neutral point of view and no longer reads like an advertisement. If there are no objections or further suggestions for improvement, would it be appropriate to remove the tag from the article?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter.

Best regards, Ab31488 (talk) 14:48, 22 August 2023 (UTC)
 * The outright removal of aspects of notability (from both the lede and body) seem extremely problematic. --Hipal (talk) 16:37, 22 August 2023 (UTC)
 * I think both parties have a point here. The recent edits made by Spintendo to me have clearly removed all of the most egregiously promotional language. Maybe even too much - I'd suggest restoring a couple points for notability, including the fact that the $3.35B acquisition was a record amount at the time it occurred (not necessarily in the lead, but certainly in the company's History). That said, I would otherwise be comfortable with the advert tag removal. Mrmctorso (talk) 00:40, 7 September 2023 (UTC)
 * It doesn't look like anyone has strong feelings about this, so I'll make those changes I suggested last month. Mrmctorso (talk) 15:09, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
 * Done. Thanks to for making those restorations before I got to them. Mrmctorso (talk) 17:50, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Edit Request 6-MAR-2024
Hello editors,

I would like to request assistance with some additions to the 2019–present: Post-IPO section of this article. My intention is to incorporate more recent notable updates to the company's history, which currently cuts off in March 2022.

My requested additions are the following:


 * In August 2022, Chewy announced the introduction of the CarePlus program, which provides pet insurance and wellness plans. This initiative marked Chewy's entry into the health insurance sector for pets, aiming to offer a range of coverage options for pet owners.


 * In the 2022 fiscal year, Chewy's net sales grew 13.6% to $10.1 billion. Following this, in December 2023, Chewy expanded its healthcare services by launching Chewy Vet Care. This service includes the establishment of veterinary practices that offer routine check-ups, urgent care, and surgical procedures, representing a further extension of Chewy's healthcare offerings.


 * ✅ but reworded per WP:NPOV and WP:NOTADVERT. Let me know if these changes satisfy you.

— Urro[ talk ] [ edits ] ⋮ 17:49, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
 * P.S. Your request was formatted improperly. Please ensure any editions to talk pages are signed with an IP address or username.
 * P.P.S. Your citations were formatted improperly, leaving invalid URLs. I've since fixed this.
 * P.P.P.S. The statement that "net sales grew 13.6%" neglects to include a proper timeframe. I've added "since 2021" for clarity.