PetSmart
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactLargest specialty pet retailer. Apollo-led consortium took private for $8.7B in 2015
Ownership Information
PetSmart is owned by Apollo Global Management. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
PetSmart founded
Apollo loaded $8.7B in debt onto PetSmart, cutting worker benefits
Apollo's leveraged buyout saddled PetSmart with massive debt. Workers reported reduced benefits, staffing cuts, and pressure to push services like grooming despite inadequate training.
Tracked Locations
FL (1)
Miami
7795 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-849-3813
MA (2)
Boston
8847 Main St
Boston, MA 02101
555-275-8113
Boston
3414 Main St
Boston, MA 02101
555-269-5210
NC (2)
Charlotte
7782 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
555-745-4540
Charlotte
7786 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
555-369-8644
NY (1)
New York
6550 Main St
New York, NY 10001
555-175-8135
OH (1)
Cleveland
7440 Main St
Cleveland, OH 44101
555-282-1697
PA (1)
Philadelphia
9613 Main St
Philadelphia, PA 19019
555-520-7502
TX (2)
Austin
8234 Main St
Austin, TX 73301
555-959-6742
Austin
9258 Main St
Austin, TX 73301
555-591-1468