Jollyes

This coverage focuses on Jollyes, a UK pet retail chain, and its role within the wider petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on Jollyes’ store openings, refurbishments, product range developments, marketing initiatives, and partnerships with suppliers and distributors. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the company’s market positioning, retail strategies, and contribution to the growth of the UK pet retail sector.

Jul- 2024 -

30 July

Retailers

Jollyes opens new Blackburn store

Jollyes has announced the opening of its newest store at Unit 2, Grimshaw Park in Blackburn. Creating 12 roles, Jollyes has taken up residence in Blackburn close to Asda, B&M and Halfords. The store was opened by retired service dogs as part of the company’s charity partnership with the National…
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4 July

Retailers

Jollyes unveils revamped Newcastle store

Jollyes has announced the relaunch of its store in Newcastle following an extensive refurbishment. The revamped store will include Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ as well as a community pet clinic. The clinic will offer services such as microchipping and vaccinations and will operate on Fridays from 2pm to 7pm…
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Jun- 2024 -

27 June

Charities

Jollyes partners with NFRSA

Jollyes has formally launched a partnership with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) which will see it fundraise for the charity over the next 12 months. The partnership, which will run alongside the local charities each of Jollyes 100-plus stores support, will help NFRSA support the care, well-being,…
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12 June

Retailers

Jollyes to launch Pet Manifesto amid new store openings

UK pet retailer Jollyes has launched a Pet Manifesto in collaboration with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) ahead of the election. The manifesto lists the top 10 actions a new government should take to support pets and their owners. The group is asking candidates to support one…
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May- 2024 -

9 May

Veterinary

Customers at risk of being overcharged for microchips, warns Jollyes

Jollyes has warned that cat owners could end up paying four times over the odds to have their cat microchipped. The service was found to be as expensive as £54.30 at one of the big six vet chains in a survey conducted at two locations where Jollyes is opening new…
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Apr- 2024 -

18 April

Retailers

New Northampton Jollyes store to open with Community Pet Clinic

Jollyes has announced that it is set to open a brand new store at Unit 4, St James Retail Park in Northampton on Friday 26 April. The company will take up residence in the old Furniture Warehouse unit next to The Range on Towcester Road and will offer a Community…
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Mar- 2024 -

25 March

Retailers

Jollyes opens new store in Rotherham

Jollyes has opened its 101st store in the UK with its latest opening in Rotherham. The new store has created 10 new jobs and is managed by Cat Wildey who’s moved from Jollyes’ Doncaster store. Wildey has worked for Jollyes for 19 years, starting out as supervisor in Selby and…
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20 March

Manufacturers

Jollyes agrees new 10-year contract with supply chain partner Wincanton

Pet superstore Jollyes has confirmed it has agreed a new 10-year logistics partnership with supply chain partner Wincanton. It also announced it had completed the eight week transition of logistics operations to a new shared-user Wincanton site, on time and with no disruption in service to stores and suppliers. Since…
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Feb- 2024 -

29 February

Retailers

Sniffers Pet Care secures £850k funding from Traditum

Pet treat supplier Sniffers Pet Care has secured £850k in follow-on funding from Traditum Private Equity, following an initial investment of £1.75m by the West Yorkshire based private equity house in September 2022. Sniffers, which is based near Halifax, supplies natural pet treats for customers including Pets at Home and…
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28 February

Retailers

Jollyes acquired by TDR Capital

Jollyes has been acquired by TDR Capital from previous owners Kester Capital, for what Kester calls a 4.2x return on investment. The investment, expected to be completed by the end of March, will enable Jollyes to continue to grow its store estate at pace. Upon completion of the deal TDR…
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