Jollyes expands across Northern Ireland
The UK pet retailer has unveiled plans to invest £325,000 in Northern Ireland to open new stores and support suppliers across the island of Ireland.
The investment will start with the opening of a new 6,700 sq ft store features a Pamper & Groom Spa.
In February, another store will be opened in Cookstown, generating 10 new jobs.
And finally, Jollyes will also invest in its suppliers.
For example, the retailer will be working closely with Mackle Petfoods on new and extended ranges and building on the relationship with Belfast-based Frozzys to widen availability of its frozen lickable yoghurt.
Jollyes is also introducing new design-led dog beds from Coolock Dublin-based manufacturer Beddies.
Laura Hadden, regional manager for Jollyes in Northern Ireland and Scotland, said: “People here in Northern Ireland love their pets and over the years we’ve built up a solid bond with our customers here right across the country.
“We’re looking forward to reaching out to more customers here with a new store at Cookstown and a new state-of-the-art store at Newtownabbey. Together, they’ll give us the best offer we’ve ever had for pet owners in Northern Ireland.”
In 2022, Jollyes expects to open new stores through both the targeted strategic acquisition of smaller pet retailers and taking on new leases in carefully selected locations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.