PetSmart 1Q profit up slightly, slashes outlook

Published May 21, 2014 2:18pm ET



PHOENIX (AP) — Shares of PetSmart fell sharply Wednesday morning after the pet food and supplies retailer reported disappointing revenue for the first quarter and slashed its earnings outlook for the current quarter and year.

CEO David Lenhardt said a “challenging and volatile consumer environment and a competitive market” hurt revenue.

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