| Date | Title | | | 11/18/09 | PetSmart Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2009| Earnings of $0.31 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 0.3 Percent; Net Sales Growth of 3.5 Percent; Services Sales Growth of 8.0 PercentPHOENIX, AZ, Nov 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $38.1
million, or $0.31 per share, for the third quarter of 2009. That
compares with net income of $35.8 million, or $0.28 per share, for
the third quarter of 2008.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2009 increased 3.5 percent to
$1.29 billion, compar... |
|  | | 11/11/09 | All I Want for Christmas: PetSmart Showcases Must-Have Pet Gifts of the Season|
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - November 11, 2009) - Today, PetSmart® (PETM) presents pet
parents with thousands of holiday gift ideas that can fulfill the wishes of
their pets this holiday season. According to a recent national survey of
1,000 dog and cat pet parents conducted by PetSmart, 95 percent of pet
parents say they'll give their pet a gift or special treat this holiday
season. That means the 155 million pets nationwide receiving gifts can look
forward to the gifts they want ... |
|  | | 11/10/09 | PetSmart Expands Recall on Pet Carousel, Inc. Products| PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 10, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof
products to include a total of 14 products. These items were
manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include
beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone
components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been
expanded to include products purchased from Sept. 1, 2009 to November
6, 2009.
PetSmart announced it was volunta... |
|  | | 11/09/09 | PetSmart, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call| PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) PetSmart, Inc.
(NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for
the third quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed
the same day, after the close of the market.
To listen to the live call, dial:
Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395
Internationally:
703-639-1379
Conference ID #: 1407089
-or-
Listen at www.petm.com or www... |
|  | | 11/05/09 | PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley's Beef Hooves| PHOENIX, AZ, Nov 05, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef
Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products
were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif.
The recalled products include only the following types of Dentley's
Beef Hooves purchased between Oct. 2, 2009 and Nov. 3, 2009:
Dentley's Bulk Cattle Hoof UPC# 73725703323
Dentley's 10 Pack Beef
Hooves UPC# 73725736055
No other products are... |
|  | | 10/15/09 | PetSmart, Inc. Announces 2009 Analyst Day, Raises Third Quarter and Annual Earnings Guidance| PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) will discuss its strategic priorities,
long-term opportunities and key financial strengths at its analyst
and investor presentation today, which is available through a
webcast.
Today, PetSmart is raising third quarter EPS guidance to $0.25 to
$0.29 and full year guidance to $1.43 to $1.51.
"Although challenges still exist in the macro economy, we continue to
strengthen our position as the leader in the pe... |
|  | | 10/13/09 | MEDIA ALERT: Things That Go Bark in the Night This Halloween at PetSmart(R)| PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 13, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT:
Howl-O-Ween Costume Party and Photo Event
Pets and their parents
will model their favorite Halloween costumes during PetSmart's(R)
(NASDAQ: PETM) annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Photo Event.
The free event will include a costumed pet parade and a Best Pet
Costume contest.
Winners of the contest are selected by the audience and receive
PetSmart gift cards worth $20 for first place, $10 for second place
and $5 for third... |
|  | | 10/07/09 | PetSmart, Inc. Invites You to Listen to Its 2009 Analyst Day Webcast| PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) invites you to listen to its 2009
Analyst Day Webcast on Thursday, October 15th beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time.
What:
PetSmart 2009 Analyst Day
When:
11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Where:
Visit PetSmart Investor Relations website at www.petm.com, under
'Events,' and click on PetSmart 2009 Analyst Day Webcast to be taken
to our webcast.
How:
L... |
|  | | 10/06/09 | Things That Go Bark in the Night| PetSmart(R) Ready to Treat -- Not Trick -- the Nearly 20 Million Pets Expected to Don Costumes This HalloweenPHOENIX, AZ, Oct 06, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Pets can have their devilish day in disguise with help from
PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) this Halloween. According to a recent
PetSmart survey, nearly 20 million pets (with help from their
parents) will sport a costume this year.
GIVEAWAY: What Costume Would You Buy For Your Four-Legged Friend?
"Pets are like our children, and pet ... |
|  | | 10/05/09 | PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend| PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 05, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash
dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share. The dividend is payable
November 13, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business
on October 30, 2009.
About PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and
solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more
than 1,145 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 156 in-... |
|  | | 09/15/09 | What Do Pets Love Most?| PetSmart(R) Offers Favorite Solutions for Pets and Pet ParentsPHOENIX, AZ, Sep 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Interactive toys, advanced nutrition foods and trendy grooming
products top PetSmart associates' collection of Favorite Things to
keep pets healthy and happy and solve everyday dilemmas.
The most popular products and solutions for pets identified by
PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) associates and pet parents are interactive
toys. Created to keep pets busy and entertained, these unique t... |
|  | | 09/02/09 | PetSmart, Inc. to Present at Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference| PHOENIX, AZ, Sep 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM), the largest specialty pet retailer,
announces that Bob Moran, president and CEO, and Chip Molloy, senior
vice president and CFO, will present at the Goldman Sachs Sixteenth
Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The presentation
will begin at 3 p.m. ET on September 9, 2009.
To listen to the live webcast, visit www.petm.com, a link will be
displayed under "Events." The webcast will be archived and av... |
|  | | 08/25/09 | Pets Go From Shaggy to Chic, and Feel Good Too, With the Style and Benefits of Grooming| PetSmart(R) Pampers Pets so They Can Love the Fur They're InPHOENIX, AZ, Aug 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Imagine going an entire year without washing your hair, clipping
your nails or brushing your teeth. Hard to believe for humans, but
it's a reality for hundreds of thousands of pets each year.
While professional grooming can put the sass back into the step of a
favorite pet, the more important health and wellness benefits of a
groom can't be overlooked. Yet, according to a recent... |
|  | | 08/19/09 | PetSmart Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2009| Earnings of $0.31 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 0.8 Percent; Net Sales Growth of 5.4 Percent; Services Sales Growth of 10.2 PercentPHOENIX, AZ, Aug 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $39.0
million, or $0.31 per share, for the second quarter of 2009. That
compares with net income of $37.2 million, or $0.30 per share, for
the second quarter of 2008.
Net sales for the second quarter of 2009 increased 5.4 percent to
$1.31 billion, co... |
|  | | 08/12/09 | PetSmart, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call| PHOENIX, AZ, Aug 12, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc.
(NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for
the second quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed
the same day, after the close of the market.
To listen to the live call, dial:
Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395
Internationally:
703-639-1379
Conference ID #: 1386766
-or-
Listen
at w... |
|  | | 07/29/09 | If Your Pet Could Talk: PetSmart Launches Guide to Understanding Pets| Survey Results Show Majority of Pet Parents Don't Understand How to Read Their Pets' BehaviorsPHOENIX, AZ, Jul 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- How do we really know if our pets are happy and healthy when they
don't speak our language?
PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) has teamed with noted animal behaviorist
Dr. Suzanne Hetts to develop an online educational guide that unlocks
the mystery of everyday common behaviors of dogs and cats. "If Your
Pet Could Talk" presents pet parents with ordinary... |
|  | | 07/01/09 | PetSmart Appoints Dickinson to General Counsel Post| PHOENIX, AZ, Jul 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) has named Emily Dickinson to the position of
senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Dickinson
succeeds Scott Crozier, who retired from the post in April.
"Emily is a smart, visionary leader with the perfect blend of retail
experience and broad legal expertise," said Bob Moran, PetSmart's
president and CEO. "She has proven results in managing strategy,
corporate governance and corporate filings, lit... |
|  | | 06/25/09 | PetSmart's Exclusive Lifestyle Products Give Pet Parents Fun, Whimsical and Practical Options This Summer| PHOENIX, AZ, Jun 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) announced today the availability of
exclusive product lines from Dean Koontz, Tamar Geller and the Animal
Planet. Pet parents can now celebrate the special bond with their pet
through favorite training, grooming and play products designed to
match the individual lifestyle and personality of each family.
The Dog Bliss You(TM) product line by Dean Koontz, worldwide
best-selling author and pet parent to the late T... |
|  | | 06/23/09 | PetSmart Announces a 233% Increase to Its Quarterly Dividend and $350 Million Stock Purchase Plan| Reaffirms Commitment to Growth and Maximizing Store ProductivityPHOENIX, AZ, Jun 23, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM), the leader in pet specialty retail,
announced the Board of Directors' approval to increase its quarterly
dividend by 233% from $0.03 to $0.10 per share beginning in the
second quarter of fiscal 2009. The Board of Directors also authorized
a $350 million stock purchase plan that expires in January 2012.
"PetSmart continues to perform well, even i... |
|  | | 06/18/09 | PetSmart Appoints Bob Moran President and Chief Executive Officer| Phil Francis to Stay on as Executive ChairmanPHOENIX, AZ, Jun 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Board of Directors of PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) has
appointed Robert F. Moran chief executive officer. Moran has been the
company's president and chief operating officer since 2001, and will
retain his title as president.
Current Chairman and CEO, Phil Francis, will become executive
chairman of the board, and will continue to work closely with Moran
and PetSmart's leadership team to pu... |
|  | | 05/20/09 | PetSmart Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2009| Earnings of $0.37 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 3.9 Percent; Positive Comp TrafficPHOENIX, AZ, May 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.37 per
share, up 15.6 percent from $0.32 per share for the first quarter of
2008. Net income was $46.3 million in the first quarter of 2009,
compared to net income of $41.2 million in the first quarter of 2008.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2009 increased 9.5 percent to
$1.33 billion, compar... |
|  | | 05/11/09 | PetSmart, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call| PHOENIX, AZ, May 11, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) PetSmart, Inc.
(NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for
the first quarter of 2009. The earnings release will be distributed
the same day, after the close of the market.
To listen to the live call, dial:
Within the United States and Canada: 866-818-1395
Internationally:
703-639-1379
Conference ID #: 1356745
-or-
Listen at www.petm.com or www.str... |
|  | | 04/21/09 | PetSmart PetsHotel(R) Offers Five-Star Accommodations for Vacationing Pets| PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 21, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- More than half of all pets are left behind when their families
travel. PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) knows pet parents want only the
best care possible for their loved ones while away, so PetSmart
PetsHotel(R) associates go to great lengths to give pet guests the
personal TLC to make them feel right at home.
No Request too Great
Take Coco Lamb, a 140-lb. Irish Wolfhound in Joliet, Ill., who only
eats his dinner from a spoon. Coco's fami... |
|  | | 04/14/09 | PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: PetSmart(R) Celebrates Pets' Birthdays| PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 14, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT:
A free birthday event for pets and their pet parents, sponsored by
Purina(R).
PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) will host a birthday party for pets
complete with complimentary photo packages and goodie bags. Pets can
learn to "sit" at the event with help from accredited pet trainers,
play a "musical sit" game and compete for prizes.
WHO:
All pets and their pet parents.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 21 6 - 8 p.m.
6 p.m. -- sit t... |
|  | | 04/01/09 | PetSmart(R) Invites Pet Parents to Celebrate Pets' Birthdays| PHOENIX, AZ, Apr 01, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- According to a national PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM) survey, 53
percent of pet parents celebrate their pet's birthday or the day
their pet joined their family. For pets of all kinds, PetSmart
understands and knows the joy in celebrating important milestones in
pets' lives, from the day they come home to their new family through
their golden years.
Free
PetSmart In-store Birthday Party Event
PetSmart will host a birthday celebration ev... |
|  | | 03/27/09 | PetSmart Charities(R) Sends Emergency Relief to North Dakota to Assist Pets Affected by Flooding| PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 27, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- As flood waters rise and evacuations continue in Fargo, N.D.,
PetSmart Charities is sending an Emergency Relief Waggin'(R) trailer
stocked with at least 16 tons of much-needed pet food and supplies,
as well as a back-up trailer loaded with essential care items for
pets and their rescuers, to the affected areas.
"We received a request for assistance from officials with the North
Dakota State Board of Animal Health and immediately began r... |
|  | | 03/25/09 | PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend| PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 25, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) declared a quarterly common stock cash
dividend of three cents ($0.03) per share. The dividend is payable
May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
May 1, 2009.
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and
solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more
than 1,112 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 142 in-store
PetSmart PetsHotel... |
|  | | 03/20/09 | PetSmart Board Director Resigns to Serve in Obama Administration| PHOENIX, AZ, Mar 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today announced the resignation of
Ronald Kirk from PetSmart's Board of Directors, effective March 13,
2009.
Kirk, 54, accepted a position in President Barack Obama's new
administration as U.S. Trade Representative, and was confirmed by the
U.S. Senate this week.
"Ron has been a tremendous asset to our board and our shareholders,
and we will miss him greatly. We wish him the best in his important
new as... |
|  | | 03/04/09 | PetSmart Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008| Fourth Quarter Earnings of $0.62 per Share; Comp Sales Growth of 3.0 Percent for the Fourth Quarter and 3.8 Percent for the Fiscal YearPHOENIX, AZ, Mar 04, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported net income of $78.4
million, or $0.62 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. That
compares with net income of $75.4 million, or $0.59 per share, for
the fourth quarter of 2007, which included a 14th week as fiscal 2007
was a 53-week year. For all of fiscal ... |
|  | | 02/20/09 | PetSmart, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Conference Call| PHOENIX, AZ, Feb 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- On Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EST) PetSmart, Inc.
(NASDAQ: PETM) will host a conference call announcing its results for
the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008. The earnings release will be
distributed the same day, after the close of the market.
To listen to the live call, dial:
Within the United States and Canada: 866-835-8845
Internationally:
703-639-1408
Conference ID #: 1325708
-or-
Listen at www.petm... |
|  | | 02/10/09 | Thousands of Pets Will Get a "Second Chance for Love" During PetSmart Charities'(R) Valentine's Weekend Adoption Event| Goal: a Lifelong, Loving Home for 13,500 PetsPHOENIX, AZ, Feb 10, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart Charities, Inc. today announced the "Second Chance for
Love" three-day pet adoption event set for February 13-15 in more
than 1,051 Adoption Centers in U.S. PetSmart(R) (NASDAQ: PETM)
stores. This Valentine's weekend event gives thousands of homeless
dogs and cats an opportunity to be adopted into lifelong, loving
homes.
"Second Chance for Love" is proudly sponsored by PetSmart, Inc.... |
|  | | 02/06/09 | Media Advisory: Special Service Dog Donation| Eighty-One-Year-Old Community Member to Receive a Free Canine Assistants Service Dog NAPLES, FL, Feb 06, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- WHAT
Former Judge Rosalind Poll Brooker, of Naples, will be welcomed to
the Canine Assistants family and introduced to a representative Canine
Assistants service dog. She was diagnosed with Post-Polio Syndrome
at the age of two and uses a wheelchair. Rosalind's Canine
Assistants service dog will assist her with retrieving dropped items,
opening/clo... |
|  | | 01/20/09 | PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice(R) Dog Biscuits| PHOENIX, AZ, Jan 20, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat
Choice(R) Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by
Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella
contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia
facility.
Although PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness
related to these products,... |
|  | | 01/19/09 | Media Advisory: Special Service Dog Donation| Seven-Year-Old Community Member to Receive a Free Canine Assistants Service DogNICHOLASVILLE, KY, Jan 19, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
WHAT
Julia Kay of Richmond will be welcomed to the Canine Assistants
family and introduced to a representative Canine Assistants service
dog. She uses a wheelchair because at 4 months old, she was
diagnosed with a progressive form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Julia
has a speech impairment, reduced stamina and muscular weakness.
Julia's own Canine ... |
|  | | 01/12/09 | Social Release: PetSmart's Pet Food Sale Helps Pets Look and Feel Their Best in the New Year| Click here for the social release.
Pet parents visiting PetSmart(R) stores through February 23 will save
up to 15 percent on hundreds of varieties of popular brands of dog
and cat food.
"Providing your pet a nourishing and nutritious diet is one of the
best ways to give them a lifetime of health and happiness," said
PetSmart Veterinarian and Pet Care Expert Dr. Robyn Jaynes. "In
addition to regular exercise and veterinary care, feeding your pet is
more than breakfast, lunch and din... |
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