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May 9, 2013
Central Garden & Pet Q2 sales rise

Central Garden & Pet reported second-quarter net sales of $498.2 million, a 7% increase over the comparable fiscal 2012 period.

Central Garden & Pet reported second-quarter net sales of $498.2 million, a 7% increase over the comparable fiscal 2012 period. Net income for the second quarter ended March 30 was $22.2 million, compared with net income of $21.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. 

April 10, 2013
Adams controls fleas, earns award

The Central Garden & Pet brand won a Silver Award in the best product launch category.

The Promotion Marketing Association announced that Central Garden & Pet's introduction of the Adams Smart Shield Applicator won the Silver Award of the Best New Product Launch category in the 30th Annual Reggie Awards.

Started in 1983, the Reggie Awards are named after the "cash register" and salute best-in-class marketing campaigns in the field of promotions.

March 22, 2013
CG&P takes accepts two Walmart supplier awards

The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Central Garden & Pet is named Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year by Walmart.

Walmart recognized Central Garden & Pet Co. as the retailer's Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year. In addition, Central won the People Award for Walmart’s Home Division.

Walmart annually recognizes its top suppliers that demonstrate superior customer service. 

January 21, 2013
Central Garden & Pet names new president, CEO

Central Garden & Pet has announced that John Ranelli has been named president and CEO, effective at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Feb. 11, 2013.

Central Garden & Pet has announced that John Ranelli has been named president and CEO, effective at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Feb. 11, 2013. Ranelli has been a member of the board of directors of Central Garden & Pet and a member of the board's audit committee since 2010. He will remain on Central's Board.

Bill Brown, Central's chairman and CEO, will continue as chairman. 

January 8, 2013
CG&P names new CEO

Central Garden & Pet has named John Ranelli as its new president and CEO, effective Feb. 11. Ranelli has been a member of the company’s board of directors since 2010. He also sits on the board’s audit committee. Ranelli will remain on Central’s board, while current chairman and CEO Bill Brown will continue as chairman.

August 8, 2012
Sales, profits rise at Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet, a leading supplier of seeds, pottery, garden chemicals and other outdoor living products, reported net sales of $533.8 million for its third fiscal quarter, an increase of 10% from sales of $484.3 million during the same period a year ago.

Net income for the quarter, which ended June 23, totaled $22.7 million, compared with net income of $17.1 million in the third quarter of 2011.

May 3, 2012
Central Garden & Pet Q2 sales decline

Central Garden & Pet reported second-quarter net sales of $466.9 million, down 4% from  $485.7 million in the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter ended March 24 totaled $21.6 million, compared with net income of $31.8 million in the second quarter of 2011. 

April 9, 2012
Central Garden & Pet hires garden president

Central Garden & Pet has appointed Steven LaMonte as executive VP, president-garden segment, effective May 7.

LaMonte will report to Gus Halas, the president and CEO of the Central Operating Cos.

February 8, 2012
Q1 loss widens at Central Garden & Pet

Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Central Garden & Pet posted a first-quarter net loss of $13.1 million, compared with a net loss of $9.6 million in the year-ago quarter.

Net sales for the first quarter ended Dec. 24, 2011, totaled $302.1 million, up 7% from $281.7 million in the same period a year ago.

November 18, 2011
Sales rise but profits fall at CG&P

Central Garden & Pet, a leading supplier of seeds, pottery, insecticides and other outdoor living products, reported net sales for its fourth fiscal quarter of $376.9 million, a 9% increase over the comparable period in fiscal 2010. The company's operating loss was $4.6 million for both the fourth quarter of 2011 and 2010.

Sales gains were driven by the garden products segment, which reported net sales for the quarter of $165.1 million, a gain of 24% over the fourth quarter of 2010. 

October 21, 2011
CG&P consolidates supply chain management

Central Garden & Pet has announced the promotion of Paul Hibbert to senior VP supply chain. Hibbert will be responsible for all aspects of the company's consolidated supply chain operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, procurement, inventory management and distribution.  He reports to Gus Halas, president and CEO of Central Operating Companies.

September 28, 2011
A store’s best friend? 


While no product category is absolutely recession-proof, there are a few in the home channel that come close. Paint will always sell, and weather permitting, lawn and garden is a safe bet.

Add pet products to the list.

August 4, 2011
Weather, raw material costs impact results at Central G&P

Central Garden & Pet, a leading supplier of seeds, pottery, insecticides and other outdoor living products, reported net sales for its third fiscal quarter of $484.3 million, a 4% increase over the same period in 2010. The company said its sales gains were largely driven by the garden products segment, which reported sales growth of 6% for the quarter.

May 5, 2011
Sales rise at Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet, a leading supplier of seeds, pottery, insecticides and other outdoor living products, reported net sales of $485.7 million for its second fiscal quarter, an increase of 10% over sales of $441.9 million in the same period a year ago. Strong net sales growth in its garden products segment contributed significantly to the overall increase, the company said. 

April 19, 2011
Central Garden & Pet makes exec appointment

Central Garden & Pet has announced the appointment of Gus Halas as president and CEO of its Central Operating Cos., effective April 18.  Halas will report to William Brown, Central's chairman and CEO.   

February 7, 2011
Central Garden names new executive

Central Garden & Pet has announced the appointment of Frank Palantoni as executive VP and president of the pet segment, effective Feb. 14, 2011.  Palantoni will report to William Brown, Central's chairman and CEO.

February 3, 2011
Sales rise but profits fall at Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet has posted its first-quarter sales for 2011, reporting $282 million, an increase of 5% over the same period a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $9.6 million for the quarter, which ended on Dec. 25, 2010. This compares with a net loss of $2.9 million in the corresponding period a year ago.

January 28, 2011
Central Garden & Pet names new HR chief

Central Garden & Pet has announced the appointment of Janet Brady as senior VP, human resources, effective Feb. 7, 2011. Brady will report to William Brown, the company’s chairman and CEO.

Brady served as VP, human resources at the Clorox Co. from 1993 to 2003. She replaces Sherry Perley, VP human resources at Central Garden and Pet since Sept. 2009.