Recess | Sample at Destination Pet
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Sample at Destination Pet with Recess

Reach 21.2K++ pet parents across 209 Destination Pet locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Destination Pet product sampling
0+
Samples at Destination Pet
21.2K+
Consumer Reach
209
Destination Pet Locations
49%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Reach Consumers Where They Pamper

Destination Pet locations deliver engaged pet parents in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach pet parents during . Destination Pet's 21.2K++ pet parents are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Destination Pet is a trusted destination for pet parents. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Destination Pet locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Destination Pet locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 209 Destination Pet locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Destination Pet teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Destination Pet's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the pet hotel walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Destination Pet sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target Destination Pet Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Destination Pet locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Destination Pet HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Destination Pet staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Destination Pet sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Destination Pet locations

We've hosted three activations now, and each one has translated into repeat customer visits and new membership sign-ups. The brands we've worked with have been professional and considerate of our space, and our guests appreciate having access to premium products they wouldn't normally find locally.

UR

Urban Tails Boarding Boutique

Brand Partner

What impressed me most was how seamlessly the activation integrated into our daily operations without disrupting our regular boarding guests. The sampling event generated meaningful conversations with pet owners about their needs, which actually helped us refine our own service offerings down the line.

TH

The Fur Sanctuary Hotel & Spa

Brand Partner

The brand activation we hosted brought in so many new faces to our facility, and our regular clients loved the excitement of trying new pet products. It was a win-win—we got exposure, the brand got qualified leads, and our dogs had a blast with all the attention and samples.

PA

Pawsitively Pampered Resort

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.