Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
PetSmart ranks #142 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 56,000 employees worldwide (2020). It is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 142 |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 56,000 (2020) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1986|08|14}} in Phoenix, Arizona |
| Website | {{URL|www.petsmart.com}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Arizona: median household income $81,486, unemployment 4.9%, state income tax: flat 2.50%.
City guide: Phoenix (median rent $1,712, median household income $85,246).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Health | Health Care | 55,000 |
| Republic Services | Waste management | 42,000 |
| Circle K Stores | Retail (convenience stores) Franchising | 40,000 |
| United Services Automobile Association | Financial services | 37,000 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Retail | 35,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 56,000 worldwide (2020), per the company's reported figure.
Phoenix, Arizona.
It ranks #142 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.