Hollywood Feed expands in South Carolina with new Columbia store
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Hollywood Feed is adding to its South Carolina footprint with a new freestanding store in Columbia, which opened on August 1 at 4345 Fort Jackson Blvd. The 5,500-square-foot location includes pet food and supplies, two self-wash dog stations, curbside pickup, and same-day delivery. The opening extends the Memphis-based retailer’s expansion in the Southeast and follows other recent growth moves, including a new South Carolina store in Indian Land earlier this year and additional openings in Georgia and Texas. At the time of the announcement, Hollywood Feed said it had more than 175 stores across 19 states. (members.memphischamber.com)
Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this kind of specialty retail expansion can shape where pet parents get nutrition advice, OTC products, treats, and wellness-adjacent recommendations. Hollywood Feed positions itself around trained in-store staff, American-made and holistic assortments, and convenience services like delivery and self-wash, all of which can influence client purchasing patterns and create another touchpoint in the local pet care ecosystem. The company says team members complete more than 40 hours of annual training, suggesting it wants to compete on service and education, not just footprint. (hollywoodfeed.com)
What to watch: Watch whether Hollywood Feed continues filling in Southeastern markets and whether the Columbia opening is followed by more South Carolina locations or added service offerings. (members.memphischamber.com)
Hollywood Feed has opened a new store in Columbia, South Carolina, adding another location to its growing Southeastern network. The freestanding site opened August 1 at 4345 Fort Jackson Blvd. and spans 5,500 square feet, with retail space for pet food and supplies plus two self-wash dog stations. The move gives the Memphis-based specialty chain another foothold in a state where it already operates in markets including Aiken, Charleston, Indian Land, Lexington, Mount Pleasant, Simpsonville, and Summerville. (members.memphischamber.com)
The Columbia opening fits a broader growth pattern for Hollywood Feed. Pet Food Processing reported in early August that the retailer was planning the Columbia site as part of its continuing expansion, after opening a new store in Indian Land, South Carolina, in February and debuting another location in Georgia in May. Hollywood Feed’s own site says the company serves pet parents across 19 states, while industry coverage has tracked the chain’s steady rise among larger specialty pet retailers in North America. (petfoodprocessing.net)
Key details from the company’s announcement underscore the format Hollywood Feed is replicating as it grows. The Columbia store offers premium pet food and supplies, two self-wash dog stations, free curbside pickup, and same-day delivery on qualifying orders. The retailer also emphasizes its assortment of American-made pet foods and regionally sourced treats, alongside private-label and exclusive products. In comments carried by Pet Food Processing and the Greater Memphis Chamber, President Shawn McGhee said Columbia was selected as a “vibrant, growing market” that aligns with the company’s service-focused model. (members.memphischamber.com)
The company’s store count appears to be evolving as expansion continues. Coverage tied to the Columbia announcement cited more than 175 locations across 19 states, while Hollywood Feed’s current consumer-facing materials describe the business as operating 180-plus locations in 19 states following its PetPeople integration. A third-party location tracker counted 177 U.S. stores as of July 9, 2026. That suggests the exact total depends on timing and whether recently acquired or transitioning stores are included, but the trajectory is clearly upward. (members.memphischamber.com)
Industry observers have framed Hollywood Feed as a retailer growing through both new stores and operational upgrades. Pet Insight recently described the company as the 11th largest pet retailer in North America by locations at the end of 2024 and said its growth has continued through 2026, with new openings and store expansions across the Southeast and Texas. The same coverage noted that Hollywood Feed is trying to differentiate itself through service, trained staff, and a curated assortment rather than scale alone. (pet-insight.com)
Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, another specialty pet retailer in Columbia could affect client behavior around diet selection, treats, supplements, and everyday care purchases. Hollywood Feed explicitly markets staff education, saying team members complete more than 40 hours of annual training, and it pairs that with convenience services like same-day delivery and self-wash. That combination can make the retailer a meaningful influence on pet parent decisions between veterinary visits, especially in nutrition-sensitive or chronic-care cases where product choice matters. It also reflects the continued blurring of lines between retail convenience, wellness guidance, and community-based pet care. (hollywoodfeed.com)
What to watch: The next question is whether Hollywood Feed keeps densifying South Carolina and nearby Southeastern markets, and whether its growth remains primarily organic or increasingly tied to conversions and integration from past acquisitions such as PetPeople. For clinics, the practical watchpoint is how these stores position themselves as local advice hubs, and whether that changes referral patterns for nutrition, grooming, and nonprescription product recommendations. (hollywoodfeed.com)