PetSmart Economy

[Viking Lady]

I just saw a news blurb on the news that said with alot of companies sales dropping PetSmart is still doing very well. There has been a drop in grooming and daycare but high sales in food and other products. Hmmmm.

[Tonda]

Grocery stores are doing well too. You may not be able to afford a new car or that cashmere sweater you've had your eye on, but what can a new dog toy or a bit of expensive cheese hurt?

[lookingfornewf]

I just might be responsible for a big part of that. My dogs get way too many toys, treats, collars, leashes, etc and at one point had a cat, rabbit, and fish so pretty much shopped all the aisles.

[ZooCrew]

Glad to hear that.  Sounds like good news for my stock options....... .....lolol. 

I can see why their sales would remain steady, at least as far as food is concerned.  Sales are probably a bit lower when talking about non necessity items, like extra beds or more doggie clothes....... .....although they are on my list for the pups for Christmas. 

And yeah, we've seen a drop in camp dogs and boarders thru the summer til now.  But then again, a new Petsmart just opened about 2 miles down the road.  We're still booked for the holidays though. 

[snoopified]

yay petsmart!!!

[lins_saving_grace]

I bet the pet stores are doing well.  Even when money is tight, I make sure Grace has food and bones and toys before I splurge on groceries for myself.

[VdogLover]

With their stocks down nearly 50% from this time last year those who like to gamble in the market may want to start buying

[Ursa]

I'm sure doing my part to keep Petsmart afloat!  Three puppies = lot of training so I buy a big bag of training treats every week.  It also = lots of stuffy deaths so I replace them a lot.