Petco to Shut Down 25 Stores Nationwide As Sales Slip

Petco plans to close 25 US stores by 2025, matching 2024’s total. Sales and shop performance fell, necessitating the decision. Experts say Petco’s action is part of its bigger effort to improve its operating strategy and profitability.

Petco lost 2.3 percent in second-quarter net sales, earning $1.5 billion from its pet sector. Comparable store sales decreased. The retailer is closing stores owing to financial issues. Ten stores closed by mid-2025, with 13 confirmed. Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and DC.

Milltown, New Jersey; Walla Walla, Washington; Washington, D.C.; Tualatin, Oregon; Keller, Texas; Milford and Topsfield, Massachusetts; Roseville, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Gatos, California; and Fountain Hills, Arizona shuttered stores this year. Over 1,500 Petco stores are in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico. This portfolio optimization plan closes underperforming sites. Local sources and Petco’s store finder indicate multiple store closures.

Petco’s management says consolidation is important for growth. Along with closing facilities, the company is investing in higher-margin regions. As the company prioritizes profits, grooming, vet care, and pet welfare may be key. This strategy invests in services and customer experiences as sales decline.

Sources say Petco expects these measures to stabilize its business approach. The closures may inconvenience some customers, but the corporation expects service-oriented business and digital channels to help.

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