introduction a precious little girl walks into a petsmart store and asks, in the sweetest little...
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Introduction
A precious little girl walks into a PetSmart store and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth, "Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?"
As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks,"Do you want a widdle white wabbit,or a thoft and fuwwy, bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?" She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, crosses her little arms, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice:
"I don't think my python weally gives a thit."
Mission Statement
To celebrate the “Happiness in Store” experience that our
knowledgeable,caring associates deliver to our pet
parents each and every day. Our passionate associates are thefoundation of our differentiated in-
store experience, with a focus on providing solutions to our pet
parents to help them help their pets live long, healthy, happy lives.
Company History
1986-87- Jim and Janice Dougherty, incorporate their pet superstore concept as Pacific Coast Distributing, Inc.
1992- opened 50th store as well as first permanent in-store adoption center and veterinarian clinic.
1996- open first eight stores in Canada 2002- start testing PETsMART PETsHOTELs®
in two of the Phoenix stores. 2007- opens 1,000th store 2012 - celebrate 25th anniversary and five-
millionth pet adoption through partnership with PetSmart Charities.
Headquarters & Key Locations
In 1987, the first PetSmart store opened in Arizona.The store changed to PetFood Warehouse 2 years later.
United States
Canada
Puerto RicoPhoenix, Arizona
Business Summary
PetSmart, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of products, services, and solutions for pets in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
The company offers consumables, such as pet food, treats, litter, and hard goods.
The company operates PetsHotels that offer boarding for dogs and cats
Provides personalized pet care, an on-call veterinarian, temperature controlled rooms and suites, daily specialty treats and play time.
PetSmart, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Key Executives
Robert F. Moran Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
David K. Lenhardt President and Chief Operating Officer
Green Initiatives
At PetSmart, all of our cat and dog wet food aluminum cans are recyclable.
Reusable Shopping Bag Most plastic bags are not recycled. They end up in landfills where
they’ll remain for up to 1,000. PetSmart wants to do their part by providing a truly unique, reusable alternative.
In 2008, we launched the PetSmart Reusable Tote to help reduce the burden of plastic bag waste.
10% of bag sales are donated to support PetSmart Charities. Since their introduction, we have donated $250,000 to PetSmart
Charities.
Stock History
Prev Close: 65.99
Open: 66.09
Day's Range: 64.84 - 66.32
52wk Range: 45.27 - 72.75
NASDAQ Ticker Symbol: PETM
Number of Employees
Total Employees: approx. 50,000 Total Employees who work full-
time: approx. 23,000
Company Benefits
Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision benefits (extended health care benefits for Canada, as well as dental and vision)
Paid time off including sick and vacation pay
Discounts on PetSmart products and services Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) plan (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan for Canada)
Products & Services
Stocked with more than 10,000 products Leading online provider of pet supplies In-store services including pet adoption,
boarding, grooming and training
Research & Development
PetSmart will construct an 870,000-square-foot distribution center in Berks Park 78
The company will start construction on the $50 million distribution center this fall
Completion expected in the first quarter of 2014
The project is expected to create at least 500 new jobs by 2016
Major Competitors
Warehouse clubs and other mass merchandisers
Grocery stores
Specialty pet supply stores
Veterinarians
General retail merchandisers
Farm and feed stores
E-commerce and catalog retailers
Employment
Business Development Charities Finance Information Systems (I.S.) Legal Marketing Merchandising Store Operations Human Resources Real Estate Supply Chain
Accounting /financial position
Pricing ManagerDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prioritize and manage department data requests for pricing team, determining desired scope of required data, preferred
distribution cadence, and appropriate delegation as necessary; streamline merchandise reporting where possible
Educational Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or Operations Research from a four year college or university is required. MBA
preferred.• Three to five year’s minimum related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.• Experience managing a team and independently leading project
work preferred.• Retail experience strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCA (Chartered Accountant), CMA (Certified Management
Accountant) or CGA (Certified General Accountant) designations preferred
Salary For Hourly Wages
Jobs Salary & Wages
Cashier $8.34
Pet Trainer $9.22
Stocker $8.07
Support Manger $10.25
Lead Cashier $8.98
Bather $8.25
Associate $8.72
Pet Care Manager $12.39
Sales Associate $8.34
Community Involvement PetSmart has helped stray
pets find homes with families PetSmart donates space to
local rescue groups PetSmart Charities, a
nonprofit organization The Rescue Waggin'
program has saved more than 10,000 pets since 2004.
Proceeds from Petsmart Charities events are given to over 3,400 adoption partners.
PetSmart (PETM) has outsmarted the market so far this year.
Shares of the largest provider in North America have skyrocketed 45% this year, to $27 from a 52-week low of $15 on Dec. 15, 2008
Because of that strong move, several analysts have put PetSmart on hold.
And since their price targets have already been reached in less than a year, they've taken some profits.
Current company news
Miscellaneous
Leopard Geckos make great pets for kids ages 10 and up Some leos have lived to be more than 30 years old! After shedding, leopard geckos actually eat their own
skin Every year, PetSmart trainers teach more than 378,000
dogs lifetime skills– including potty training, basic obedience and trick
training PetSmart's 8,100 safety-certified pet stylists groom
more than 8.8 million dogs and cats every year– Grooming isn't just about looking good; it's also about
health and hygiene and keeping pets happy