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Pet owners looking to pamper their pets this Christmas will soon have more shopping options as a leading pet retailer prepares to open new stores on Britain’s high street in a major expansion.
Fast-growing pet retailer Jollyes has announced plans to open six new stores in the run-up to Christmas, after signing deals to move into five former Poundland locations across the UK. The openings will take place over a six-week period starting from 15 November, with the first new store opening in Swansea, followed by Southend on 22 November. The company is rapidly converting former Poundland units into new Jollyes superstores, with four more branches to follow before the end of the year: Thurrock (November 28), Colne (November 29), Carlisle (December 6) and Burnley (December 13).
The retailer has also confirmed plans to open another location in Blackpool in early 2026, continuing its national expansion drive. The latest wave of openings comes shortly after Jollyes opened a new branch in Chesterfield on October 18.
Jollyes has pledged to help protect local jobs by offering guaranteed jobs to former Poundland workers in affected areas.
The company also partners with various organizations to expand access to employment opportunities; These include Rest Less, which supports over-50s into employment, Fair Chance Business Alliance, which helps those with criminal records find work, and Armed Forces Charter, which provides interviews for veterans applying for duty.
Adam Dury, Jollyes chief operating officer and CEO-designate, said: “We are excited to have the opportunity to bring our combination of low prices and pet expertise to many new locations before the end of the year.
“For too long, pet parents in the UK have had little choice – high prices at a specialist or limited range from a generalist retailer.
“The secret to our rapid growth is our serious commitment to value in a store where customers can get everything they need to care for their family pets and get advice from our knowledgeable and highly trained colleagues in the store.”
Jollyes, which has almost doubled its number of stores in the last three years, now operates with more than 100 branches across the country. The retailer’s main national distribution center is located in Middlewich, Cheshire, with another major warehouse site in Wigan.
