Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) came up with third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with revenues falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, although earnings surpassed the same. However, both the top and bottom lines declined year over year. Nonetheless, management has been actively strengthening its position in the pet and lawn and garden supplies space. The company focuses on brand building, containing costs, reducing complexity and improving margins. The company's Cost and Simplicity program contrib ...