PETCO, the nation's leading pet food and supplies retailer, continues its expansion in Phoenix with the grand opening of one store and the relocation and expansion of two others. Those stores, located in Scottsdale, Glendale and Chandler will have grand openings on Saturday November 17 and Sunday November 18, 2001.
PETCO opened its first stores in the Phoenix area in October 1994. Since then 14 stores have been opened in Arizona. These stores are unique to the area as they offer the customer saltwater fish as well as, numerous small companion animals like ferrets, chinchillas, snakes and arachnids. Other stores in the area do not offer these animals or fish.
PETCO also announces that the three new stores are the first of a new design concept called the "Millennium Store." This new store design has two distinct differences from the previous PETCO store designs. The first and most notable change is that upon entering, one is greeted by our vast family of companion animals.
"By moving our furry friends from the back and sides of our stores to the front we offer the customer the opportunity to enjoy and interact with our animals," stated Matt White, store manager of the newly relocated Scottsdale store.
The second departure from the previous store design is a new signage program that focuses on educating pet lovers from anything like proper diet, exercise and grooming to housing.
In addition to offering a wide selection of products and hiring and training associates so they become "pet authorities," PETCO is an integral part of the community. Stores offer low cost vaccination programs and invite local schools to take educational tours. PETCO also promotes numerous fundraising activities throughout the year with proceeds collected going to local animal welfare groups. These programs are coordinated through the PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit charity.
Other local store partnerships include working with animal rescue groups and helping promote responsible pet ownership by organizing mobile adoption clinics.
To find the Phoenix stores, or any other PETCO location, visit PETCO's website at http://www.petco.com/. PETCO, founded in 1965, operates 561 stores in 41 states and the District of Columbia and has annual sales in excess of $1 billion. This year the company will be adding more than 50 stores and plans to add about that many each year for the next several years.
Scottsdale
Saturday, 11/17 Sunday, 11/18
Fat Cat Contest 12 noon
Pet Photographer 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Obedience Training Information 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vaccination Clinic and Raffle 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Scottsdale Strays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Clown with Face Painting 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pony Rides 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Psychic 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Refreshments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Nail Trims 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Playstation 2 Giveaway
Glendale
Saturday, 11/17 Sunday, 11/18
Fat Cat Contest 12 noon
Pet Photographer 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Obedience Training Information 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vaccination Clinic and Raffle 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arizona Humane Society 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Clown with Face Painting 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Petting Zoo 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Psychic 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Refreshments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Nail Trims 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Exhibit by Phoenix Zoo 10:30a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
Playstation 2 Giveaway
Chandler
Saturday, 11/17 Sunday, 11/18
Fat Cat Contest 12 noon
Pet Photographer 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Obedience Training Information 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vaccination Clinic and Raffle 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rescue Organizations 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Clown 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Petting Zoo 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Psychic 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Refreshments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Nail Trims 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Exhibit by Phoenix Zoo 10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
Playstation 2 Giveaway
All Other Stores
Saturday, 11/17 Sunday, 11/18
Obedience Training Information 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vaccination Information 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rescue Organizations 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pet Nail Clips 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Refreshments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sony Playstation 2 Giveaway
SOURCE: PETCO
Contact: Lee Kraus, +1-858-677-3028, or Scott Doepke, District Manager,
+1-602-978-5057, both of PETCO
Website: http://www.petco.com/
