Northern Ireland

Jollyes partners with BillyChip

Jollyes has announced a new partnership with social enterprise BillyChip to offer its ground-breaking street currency in its 98 UK stores. Costing £2 BillyChips can be exchanged for cans of dog food for those who are homeless and have a pet. BillyChips can also be given by customers to homeless…

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Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…

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Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…

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Jollyes launches summer products amid new Frozzys partnership

Pet retailer Jollyes has announced the launch of its new summer products alongside a new partnership with Frozzys. The new products from the company include water sprinklers, cooling mats, toys, bandanas, Hawaiian shirts and vests for dogs. The retailer has also launched a Pet Sun Protection Balm to help stop…

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CVS opens new MiNightVet out-of-hours emergency care practice

Integrated veterinary service provider CVS has opened MiNightVet veterinary practice in Omagh, Northern Ireland, to offer out-of-hours emergency care for pets in the County Tyrone region. Opening after 12 months of planning, it will be the only dedicated out-of-hours practice for small animals in the west of Northern Ireland. The…

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Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%

Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a number of measures announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. To help offset the corporation tax rise, Hunt also announced a provision of £9bn of “full capital expensing” which for…

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Jollyes to invest £1m to expand vet clinics

Pet retailer Jollyes has announced that it plans to invest £1m in vet clinics, grooming parlours and other pet services in its UK stores, over the next 18 months. Between now and the summer of 2024, Jollyes will double the number of stores that offer community pet clinics, double opening…

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NOAH welcomes Windsor Framework

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has welcomed the Windsor Framework as a positive step forward as it recognises the island of Ireland as a single epidemiological area for animal disease. The Windsor Framework is part of the new Northern Ireland protocol deal which has paved the way for…

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Oralade launches new active range

Pet hydration manufacturer Oralade has announced the launch of its new active range. The new range launches this month and comes in three different flavours; chicken, duck and vegetable. Active will take over from Hydrate+, an existing product within the portfolio of the Northern Ireland based manufacturer, Macahl Animal Health.…

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Tis the season to be Jollyes: The pet retailer on the rise

Sum up how happy you are with the company’s 2022? Fundamentally, I’m absolutely delighted. We set out on a journey of opening new stores and acquiring other more mature pet businesses in the last year, and whilst whilst we have benefited from the the underlying boost in pet ownership in…

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