Jollyes to open new Swansea store amid Poundland expansion

There are already several Jollyes stores across South Wales, including in Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil. <i>(Image: Jollyes)</i>
There are already several Jollyes stores across South Wales, including in Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil. (Image: Jollyes)
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Award-winning pet discount superstore Jollyes is set to open six new stores across the UK in the coming weeks, including one in South Wales.

Jollyes already has more than 100 stores scattered across the UK, having almost doubled its numbers over the past three years.

The pet retailer already boasts several shops in South Wales, including in Cardiff, Newport and Merthyr Tydfil.

It is now set to expand its portfolio even further by opening six new stores before Christmas 2025.

Four of these new shops will be located in Poundland stores that are scheduled for closure.


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Full list of new Jollyes stores opening in the UK

The full list of new Jollyes stores opening in the coming weeks is:

  • Swansea (new shop) - November 15
  • Southend (former Farm Foods) - November 22
  • Thurrock (former Poundland) - November 28
  • Colne (former Poundland) - November 29
  • Carlisle (former Poundland) - December 6
  • Burneley (former Poundland) - December 13

Jollyes will also open a new store at the former Poundland store in Cherry Tree Retail Park, Blackpool, which closed on October 25.

Jollyes has also confirmed it will offer any former Poundland colleagues, in the stores it’s taking over, a guaranteed interview for roles.

Jollyes’ chief operating officer and CEO designate, Adam Dury, said: "We’re excited to have the opportunity to bring our combination of low prices and pet expertise to so many new places before the end of the year.

"For too long pet parents across the UK have had little choice – high prices at a specialist or the limited range of a general retailer.

"The secret to our rapid growth is the serious commitment to value in a store where customers can get all they need to care for their family pet alongside advice from our knowledgeable and highly trained colleagues in store."


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New Jollyes store opening in Swansea

The new Jollyes store in Swansea will be located at Unit 7, Fforestfach Retail Parc, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4BB, and will open on Saturday, November 15.


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The new Swansea shop will offer frozen food, the retailer’s latest expanded range for cat owners, and a community pet clinic with a vaccination and microchip service from trained Royal College Vets.

It will also carry Jollyes' new extensive ‘pick and mix’ Natural Treats range, which includes sausages, lamb braid pigs’ ears and pork rolls.

The store will be set up from day one to offer ‘Zoomies’, Jollyes’ new partnership with Uber Eats, which allows customers within a five-mile radius of each store to have pet food, frozen raw food and toys and accessories delivered in as little as 30 minutes via the Uber Eats app.

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