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.
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2400 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-278-3439
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9498 Main St
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732 Main St
Boston, MA 02101
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9047 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
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New York, NY 10001
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Cleveland, OH 44101
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4136 Main St
Houston, TX 77001
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1438 Main St
San Antonio, TX 78201
555-924-9456