Hollywood Feed expands in South Carolina with Columbia store
Bottom line
Version 1
Hollywood Feed is expanding again in the Southeast, with a new Columbia, South Carolina, store that officially opened on August 1 at 4345 Fort Jackson Blvd. The 5,500-square-foot freestanding location includes pet food and supplies, plus two self-wash dog stations. In announcing the move, the retailer said the Columbia opening brings its footprint to 175 locations across 19 states, extending a growth push that also included recent openings in Georgia and Indian Land, South Carolina. (petfoodprocessing.net)
Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the opening is another sign that premium pet retail and service-based formats are continuing to spread in growth markets. Hollywood Feed’s model pairs food and supplies with convenience services like delivery, pickup, and dog wash, which can influence where pet parents turn for nutrition advice, preventive care products, and everyday wellness support outside the clinic. That makes retail expansion worth watching as competition for routine pet care spending becomes more interconnected across veterinary, pharmacy, and specialty retail channels. (locations.hollywoodfeed.com)
What to watch: Watch whether Hollywood Feed adds more South Carolina locations or deepens service offerings in Columbia as it builds on its 19-state expansion strategy. (petfoodprocessing.net)
Version 2
Hollywood Feed has opened a new Columbia, South Carolina, location, continuing the specialty pet retailer’s steady expansion across the Southeast. The new store, at 4345 Fort Jackson Blvd, officially opened on August 1 and adds a 5,500-square-foot freestanding format with two self-wash dog stations to the market. (petfoodprocessing.net)
The move fits a broader growth pattern for the Memphis-based retailer. Pet Food Processing reported that Hollywood Feed had already been adding stores in nearby markets, including a Georgia opening in May and a February opening in Indian Land, South Carolina. The company said the Columbia site brings its total footprint to 175 locations in 19 states, underscoring a regional expansion strategy centered on Sun Belt and Southeast markets. (petfoodprocessing.net)
In Columbia, the store is positioned as more than a standard pet supply outlet. Hollywood Feed’s location page lists in-store shopping, pickup, delivery, and dog wash services, while the company’s delivery materials say same-day delivery is available seven days a week, with qualifying free delivery thresholds and evening order cutoffs. The dog wash offering is also a recurring part of the chain’s service model, with Hollywood Feed highlighting self-serve wash stations and grooming capabilities across select stores. (locations.hollywoodfeed.com)
Company messaging around the opening has emphasized both service and merchandising. Pet Food Processing reported that the Columbia store will carry US-made pet foods, regionally sourced treats, and other products aligned with the retailer’s standards. President Shawn McGhee said the company is targeting communities that value service and pet wellbeing, framing Columbia as a growth market for the brand. (petfoodprocessing.net)
Industry reaction appears to be centered less on controversy than on continued confidence in specialty pet retail. A LinkedIn post from Retail Specialists, which said it assisted with the site search, described the Columbia opening as part of Hollywood Feed’s continued Southeast growth. That outside real estate perspective reinforces that this was a planned market-development move, not a one-off opening. (linkedin.com)
Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this kind of retail expansion matters because it reflects where pet parents may increasingly seek nutrition guidance, wellness products, hygiene services, and convenience-based support between clinic visits. Hollywood Feed’s emphasis on premium food, highly trained store staff, self-wash stations, and same-day fulfillment points to a competitive environment in which specialty retailers are trying to become everyday care touchpoints, not just product sellers. Clinics that already rely on nutrition counseling, preventive product recommendations, or retail pharmacy revenue may want to pay attention to how these stores shape local spending patterns and client expectations. (petfoodprocessing.net)
The Columbia opening may also signal continued confidence in South Carolina as a pet retail growth market. Hollywood Feed already has an Indian Land presence, and its broader store network suggests it is still building density in the region rather than simply planting a single flag. For local veterinary teams, more specialty retail density can mean more opportunities for client education partnerships, but also more competition for routine purchases tied to diet, skin and coat care, and preventive wellness. (petfoodprocessing.net)
What to watch: The next question is whether Hollywood Feed follows Columbia with additional South Carolina openings, expanded grooming or service offerings, or deeper omnichannel investment as it scales beyond 175 stores. Hiring activity and location-page updates suggest the company is still building out the market, so further regional moves would fit its current trajectory. (linkedin.com)