YOUR PET: Send us photos of your dogs and cats for a gallery. Oct 14, 2009
The Humane Society told us to go to PetSmart because they had rescue animals. They didn't have any dogs but they did have quite a few cats. (USA Today -- Life)
Execs gather for State of Our State' Oct 10, 2009
Event attendees include PetSmart Chairman Phil Francis, Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill, land-use attorney Grady Gammage Jr., ASU general counsel Jose Cardenas, public relations executive Denise Resnik and Downtown Phoenix Partnership CEO Dave Roderique. Most Read Stories. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Visa's New Goal Oct 10, 2009
Google, AIG Lead Rally Sears suffers a surprise loss; Credit Suisse downgrades PetsMart ... Clothing Retailers Slip After hours: Phillips-Van Heusen, Gymboree, Hot Topic, and PetSmart lower guidance. (Forbes -- Business)
Phillips Edison acquires Bridgewater Falls Oct 7, 2009
The 600,000-square-foot center includes TJ Maxx, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart, Dick s Sporting Goods, Michael s, J.C. Penney and Target as anchors. Wachovia, which had foreclosed on the Fairfield Township property in February 2008, in March. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
PAW PRINT POST: Dogs in purses, now strollers -- baby swaddling next? Oct 3, 2009
Dogs in purses, now strollers -- baby swaddling next. - Paw Print Post: A community for Dog, Cat, and Pet Owners - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Life)
RECALL: Plastic Pieces Found in Puppy Food Oct 2, 2009
Some of the food was delivered to a small number of Petsmart and Petco stores here in Nevada. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Stock update: Will rally by Wall Street be justified? Oct 1, 2009
PetSmart Inc. +3 percent. Source: Morningstar Inc.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Local firms make Newsweek's annual green list Sep 30, 2009
184), PetSmart Inc. (No. 318), Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (No. (AZCentral -- Business)
Local design firm keeps clients dressed to the canines Sep 22, 2009
In 2006, the brothers and Cockrell were approached by representatives for pet supplies super-giant Petsmart, which had taken notice of Yellow Dog Design s collars and leashes ... Cockrell remembers the excitement she felt on her way to Arizona to meet with Petsmart representatives, but says the sentiment had changed by the time she returned to Greensboro ... Cockrell says that Petsmart wanted an astonishing 78 percent profit margin, and she expects they would have continued to demand more... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Rise in social media creating Pandora's box for employers Sep 21, 2009
Bruce Richardson, Spokesman , PetSmart Inc.. We just stress that our team members use good judgement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Opening of stores delayed Sep 20, 2009
It looks like Odessans may have to travel to Midland to shop at Best Buy and PetSmart a bit longer than expected ... Pets retailer PetSmart, meanwhile, announced in April it was building a location in the former Goodwill store at the southwest corner of Grandview Avenue and 42nd Street ... While PetSmart initially said it planned to open during the first quarter of 2010, spokeswoman Jennifer Simmons is now being less specific. (Odessa American, TX)
Puppies take the plunge at Carlisle pool Sep 13, 2009
Organizations such as Summit Search and Rescue, Carl Photography and PetSmart, among others, were present to offer demonstrations and information. The water can be a therapeutic activity for dogs, especially older ones with joint problems, Zeigler said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Lemoore woman finalist for 'Hero' Sep 13, 2009
She sets up adoption stations at PetSmart stores, and uses the revenue to buy dog food. All dogs are spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. (Fresno Bee)
Cruelty to animals not acceptable Sep 9, 2009
It's sponsored by PetSmart and it involves Jillian's Haven Animal Rescue of Bismarck, Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Jamestown and Oreo's Animal Rescue in Dickinson. Working with and taking care of animals pets or "livestock" implies a certain responsibility. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Business: Area has several economic bright spots Sep 6, 2009
" Potential in Barrow In nearby Barrow County, the new shopping center known as Barrow Crossings has gotten off to a bit of a slow start, but there's a feeling of excitement in the air, knowing the potential a center with Target, Belk's, PetSmart, Publix and McDonald's can provide. "With the economy the way it is, Barrow Crossings has obviously yet to reach its full potential," said Tommy Jennings, president of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. "However, the opportunity it brings to that... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Humane Society, Animal Control have different roles Sep 3, 2009
The society also schedules mobile adoptions at Walmart on the third Saturday of each month and at Petsmart in Victoria on the first Saturday of each month. If you would like to foster a pet or if you would like to volunteer for the shelter, call 361-553-8916 or e-mail. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
The 2010 Entertainment(R) Book Offers Cash-Strapped Consumers an Average of $15,700 in Savings on Restaurants, Hotels, Movies and More Sep 2, 2009
$10 off grooming at PetSmart. $10 off a $50 purchase at Aeropostale. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Phoenix to annex part of Chauncey Ranch Aug 29, 2009
It is home to the Container Store, a Whole Foods outlet, PetSmart, Paddy O'Furniture and Gordon Biersch, a restaurant and brewery. Altogether, it has close to 170,000 square feet of space. (AZCentral -- Business)
Financial directions? Aug 25, 2009
Animal science junior Callie Rowell said she hasn t seen many movies lately and is also trying to keep up her hours at Petsmart, where she works part time. Some of Rowell s co-workers have had their hours reduced, she said, adding that this type of cut back would be tough on her finances. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
K-9 helps nab two at Visalia pet store Aug 24, 2009
Two teens were arrested early Sunday on suspicion of breaking into a Visalia PetSmart store and stealing merchandise, the Visalia Police Department reported. Officers responded to a burglar alarm at 1:12 a.m. at the store located at 4240 S. Mooney Blvd., where they discovered someone had broken the glass on the front door. (Fresno Bee)
Retail expansion a bright spot for Anchorage Aug 23, 2009
New retailers include Kohl's, Men's Wearhouse, PetSmart, David's Bridal, Walgreens and Target. The Target opening at Tikahtnu Commons had the highest first-day and first-week sales of any Target ever, anywhere. (Anchorage Daily News)
PetSmart lowers full-year outlook Aug 23, 2009
PetSmart, which sells pet food and products, said sales at stores open at least one year increased 0 ... PetSmart Inc. s shares slid after an analyst s downgrade and it lowered its full-year forecast ... A Credit Suisse analyst cut PetSmart to neutral from outperform, citing falling margins and weakening sales. (Boston Globe)
Indexes Bounce Back On Lighter Trade Aug 20, 2009
Earnings Wednesday: Deere & Co. (), BJ's Wholesale Club (), Citi Trends (), Gymboree (), NetApp () and PetSmart (). 4:15 p.m. Update: Stocks Rebound, Close Near Highs. (Investors Business Daily)
PetSmart's 3Q projections cause drop Aug 20, 2009
PetSmart's projections cause drop ... PetSmart's projections cause drop ... PetSmart Inc.'s share price slumped in after-hours trading Wednesday after the release of third-quarter and year-end earnings projections that were well below analysts' estimates. (AZCentral -- Business)
Benderson cuts $108M plaza deal Aug 14, 2009
The deal includes the plaza, which is anchored by a BJ s Wholesale Club, store and a PetSmart location. Benderson also paid $7. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
PetSmart suffers an analyst downgrade Aug 12, 2009
PetSmart will learn to become a better merchant ... The company s not sitting in the catbird seat yet: A JPMorgan analyst, Christopher Horvers, downgraded PetSmart Inc. shares to neutral, saying the pet supply retailer s investments will take longer than expected to produce results ... He said PetSmart is focusing on merchandise, promotions, and service but may be underestimating how long it takes to improve. (Boston Globe)
Analyst Picks and Pans: Yum Brands, PetSmart, EchoStar Aug 12, 2009
An analyst downgraded pet supplies retailer PetSmart Inc. on Aug. 11, saying investments will take longer than expected to produce results ... Horvers said PetSmart is focusing on merchandise, promotions and customer service to boost sales, but that the company may be underestimating how long it takes to improve operations and how consumers will recognize the changes ... "We are confident PetSmart will learn to become a better merchant. We just believe it will take more time than is currently... (BusinessWeek)
Analyst downgrades PetSmart stock Aug 12, 2009
PetSmart intends to introduce new merchandise and programs and increase customer service to draw more customers into its stores and increase its profit margins. "We are confident PetSmart will learn to become a better merchant," Horvers wrote in a note to clients ... PetSmart is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close Aug. 19. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arizona's public companies dry up Aug 9, 2009
Five Arizona companies made this year's Fortune 500 list, which is based on revenue: Freeport-McMoRan, Avnet, PetSmart, US Airways and Insight Enterprises, although the latter two don't rank highly in stock-market value. Trash-hauler Republic Services likely will make next year's list. (AZCentral -- Business)
Click to read: Guinea Pig "Dalmatian Syndrome" Cautions Aug 4, 2009
Guinea Pig "Dalmatian Syndrome" Cautions - The Early Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
‘Steady Eddie’ manager finds small-cap growth Aug 2, 2009
PetSmart Inc., the pet store chain, is the fifth-biggest holding in the Smallcap Fund ... If you look at PetSmart s same-store comparable sales, they ve been growing 3 percent year-over-year in a very difficult retail environment. (Boston Globe)
Ridgeway Trace lands PetSmart as final anchor Aug 1, 2009
PetSmart is expected to open by summer 2010 and join , which opened in the spring on the 10 ... When we re looking to open up new stores, we look at the demographic and psychographic information of the area so that we know that our pet parents are there, PetSmart spokesperson Jennifer Simmons says ... We are delighted that PetSmart has finalized their lease and we look forward to their opening in the summer of 2010, he says. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
There's now a Snuggie for DOGS! Aug 1, 2009
They'll be available at stores including PetSmart, Petco and CVS, starting in August. For $9. (FOX61, CT)
Entrepreneur refashions T-shirt business Jul 24, 2009
It has both independent specialty retailers like the National Park Service, and larger retailers like Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Kohl's, Target and PetSmart. The company also works with wholesale accounts such as Disney, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. (AZCentral -- Business)
Integra Bank Introduces Innovative Loyalty Program Supported Through Merchant-Funded Rewards Jul 24, 2009
A small sample of participating retailers include Barnes & Noble, Gap, Starbucks, Sears, Kohls, Best Buy, Petsmart, Expedia, Taco Bell, and Victoria's Secret. Integra's program provides a winning formula for the key stakeholders. (Primezone Releases)
Schultz: J.Lo in the NFL Jul 22, 2009
Heckfire, guess he could go to work for PetSmart. Huh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Teen abuse victim may have been lured from Salem store lot Jul 21, 2009
Detectives think the boy was lured from the PetSmart store lot on Lancaster Dr. NE last Tuesday evening by 57-year-old Donald Wayne Friedrichs. The boy was found in the area of Silverton Rd and Fisher Rd the next night. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Tibesti Creates Lucrative Social Networking Site That Helps Users Earn Money From Their Favorite Products Jul 14, 2009
com, PetSmart, Steve Madden, Swarovski, Walmart, Wine. com, Zales and more. (PR Newswire)
Children of autism approach adult world Jul 12, 2009
They stock shelves at PetSmart and CVS pharmacies. To date, 100 adults have worked with SARRC's employment services division. (AZCentral)
BUSINESS: Around North County Jul 12, 2009
Civic Center Plaza tenants include Old Navy, Ross, Smart and Petsmart. Aaron's Rents specializes in lease ownership and retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories with more than 1,575 company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. (North County Times)
Chamber gets ready for midyear meeting Jul 12, 2009
-based Banfield, The Pet Hospital, recently opened a new pet hospital inside the PetSmart store at 916 Loganville Highway in Bethlehem. The new hospital is staffed by lead veterinarian, Kelley Franz, D.V.M. Franz will be assisted by fellow experienced veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pet Adoption Jul 10, 2009
The Shelter Dogs Rock Event will feature 400 homeless puppies, family dogs, cats, and kittens at Petsmart, 400 Universal Dr, North Haven. It runs Friday through Sunday, July 10th, 11th, and 12th, 10am-6pm. (FOX61, CT)
Swindlers dupe elderly victims Jul 9, 2009
An 82-year-old woman said she was approached June 23 at PetsMart on Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway by a middle-age white woman who claimed to have 15 $1,000 bills and needed to make change in order to spend them, a sheriff's report said. The victim agreed to help and withdrew a total of $15,000 from several bank terminals around town. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Walmart health care stance may change national reform debate Jul 2, 2009
Phoenix pet-supply chain PetSmart Inc. declined to comment on Walmart's decision but noted that the company offers health insurance to its 46,000 full and part-time employees. "There are co-pays, but the coverage is available," said Bruce Richardson, a PetSmart spokesman. (AZCentral -- Business)
Danvers Police log, June 21-28 Jul 2, 2009
Petsmart, 104 Andover St.: Motor vehicle accident with personal injury; accident report filed, 5:59 a.m.. Massachusetts Avenue: Services rendered in regard to suspicious vehicle, 8:06 a.m.. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Feline Fragrant Jun 28, 2009
Poof also makes a Magical Deodorizing Spray for use on dogs, but it's a dogsend for kitty's box, too (available at PetSmart stores). lect. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Top execs hold on to big paychecks Jun 28, 2009
The chairman and CEO of retailer PetSmart Inc. fell off the top-pay list, owing to smaller option exercises and stock vesting. He earned $2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vote for shopping center Jun 27, 2009
The Clovis City Council will be considering approval of a shopping center that includes a PetSmart, Kohl s, Bed, Bath and Beyond and a Wal-Mart Supercenter ... There is a new shopping center being proposed at the intersection of Herndon and Clovis Avenue which will have a Kohls, Petsmart and a Wal-Mart Supercenter. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Top Four Tips for Saving Big Online Jun 26, 2009
The site buys unwanted gift cards at popular stores such as Home Depot, Gap, Whole Foods, Amaco, PetSmart and many more. Visitors to the site can buy the gift card of their choice for up to 20 percent off of the actual value of the card. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Police log: Week of July 25 Jun 26, 2009
June 16, 4:49 p.m.: PetSmart on Alewife Brook Parkway reported an employee allegedly stole a very large sum of money over a six-month period. June 17, 7:22 p.m.: The victim reported that sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., someone entered his yard and stole his chain-link gate to his front yard. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Stock futures signal Wall Street edging up Jun 24, 2009
Shares in Petsmart Inc (PETM.O) rose 1. 4 percent to 20. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Who's having fun? Jun 22, 2009
A cat Twinkle Chute and the commotion it caused. A cat Twinkle Chute and the commotion it caused. (The Palm Beach Post)
PetSmart promotes Moran to CEO Jun 20, 2009
Moran, 58, joined Phoenix-based pet retailer PetSmart (Nasdaq: PETM) in 1999 as president of North American stores. PetSmart has more than 1,137 stores in the United States and Canada, including 11 in the four-county Sacramento region, according to the company s Web site. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Pet of the week Jun 20, 2009
The Connecticut Humane Society operates a cat adoption center in the PetSMART store in New London. It is not affiliated with any other shelters or agencies. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
PetSmart urged to stop sales of exotic birds Jun 19, 2009
Former high-profile madam Heidi Fleiss showed up at PetSmart Inc.'s annual meeting in New York City on Wednesday to beg the Phoenix retailer to stop selling exotic birds ... Fleiss told PetSmart executives that many people don't understand how demanding bird ownership can be and lose interest ... PetSmart executives said that the company works to educate prospective buyers about the responsibilities of bird ownership and that, three years ago, the firm stopped selling large exotic varieties for... (AZCentral -- Business)
Petsmart names Bob Moran as new CEO Jun 19, 2009
Petsmart Inc. is getting a new leader ... Petsmart is one of six Fortune 500 companies based in the Phoenix area ... Moran joined Petsmart in 1999 as president of North American stores and in 2001 became president and chief operating officer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Heidi Fleiss urges PetSmart to stop their sales of exotic birds Jun 18, 2009
Heidi Fleiss urges PetSmart to stop exotic-bird sales ... Heidi Fleiss urges PetSmart to stop exotic-bird sales ... Former high-profile madam Heidi Fleiss showed up at PetSmart Inc.'s annual meeting in New York City on Wednesday to beg the Phoenix retailer to stop selling exotic birds. (AZCentral -- Business)
Animals in need - Shelters overrun with hopeful, future family members Jun 17, 2009
The shelter will also hold off-site adoption events at places such as PetSmart, Pet Nebula, Go Fetch ... The shelter will also hold off-site adoption events at places such as PetSmart, Pet Nebula, Go Fetch. (Missoulian, MT)
Orange dogs need foster care Orange Animal Shelter looking for people to provide foster care for dogs while kennels are refurbished Jun 17, 2009
Thirty-two dogs from the Orange shelter were transported to a shelter in New Jersey yesterday by the PetSmart Charities' Rescue Waggin' program in hopes of finding them new homes ... The work will be funded by a $16,290 grant from PetSmart Charities, said Hamilton ... The Rescue Waggin' is a transport program funded by the nonprofit PetSmart Charities, which moves adoptable dogs from overpopulated shelters to shelters in other cities that have more space and potential adopters. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Jobs: Top Cities for New College Grads Jun 17, 2009
The young people who come to Phoenix come, in part, for companies like PetSmart (petm ... Shammara Howell, PetSmart's university relations manager in Phoenix, says the company recently expanded its headquarters campus with an on-site fitness center and child care center. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs Jun 16, 2009
Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc.. David McIntyre Jr., TriWest Healthcare Alliance. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
This Bulldog is a True Dog Fan Jun 6, 2009
"We take them to Petsmart to train them, and my mom is a pretty good trainer," said Brandon. "We've gone to classes but we teach them ourselves.". (GenesPage.com)
Baird adds major chains to retail coverage Jun 5, 2009
Milwaukee-based Baird said Thursday it has initiated coverage of the following stocks with the following recommendations: BJ s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ, neutral), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST, neutral), Lowe s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW, outperform), PetSmart, Inc.(NASDAQ: PETM, neutral) Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT, outperform) The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD, outperform), Tractor Supply Co. (NASDAQ: TSCO, outperform); and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT, outperform). Prior to joining... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Montana Snapshots Jun 2, 2009
Recently, the store took in 14 hamsters and four rabbits from the shelter For the past 12 years, PetSmart stores nationwide have featured cats from the shelters and held "adopt-a-thons" about four times a year to find both dogs and cats homes. Agency says student loans will be available HELENA (AP) A lending group says that student loans will be available as usual this fall despite ongoing turbulence in the credit markets. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pet store stops selling puppies, kittens to partner with Humane Society Jun 1, 2009
For the past 12 years, PetSmart stores nationwide have featured cats from the shelters and held adopt-a-thons about four times a year to find both dogs and cats homes ... Jordan McIntyre, who has worked at the Missoula PetSmart for the past year, said the store sells about one shelter cat a day. (Missoulian, MT)
