Petco Case Study
Abhishek Sawant
Business Database Applications
Individual Assignment 1
Better Storage for Our Best Friends case (Petco case study)
International Technological University
Petco Case Study
Introduction
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. established in 1965, is a leading retailer of pet supplies
across the US, from cat collars to aquariums to pet food. The company also provides services and
advice that its consumers need to care for their pets. Their services include dog training,
grooming, vaccinations, pet photography and pet insurance. Petco operates in more than 1200
stores nationwide and has a strong presence online at petco.com. Beyond its retail operations, the
company has raised over $110 million towards its independent nonprofit organization – The
Petco Foundation. The foundation’s primary purpose is to improve the welfare of animals and
support thousands of local animal welfare groups around the US.
Over the past six years, the company has taken several actions to build an organizational
structure that meets its requirement of skills and experience to manage its ongoing redesign
