PET retailer Jollyes has announced a 15 per cent rise in sales in Northern Ireland as it plans to invest another £300,000 in its local store portfolio.
The company, which has 13 outlets around the north, saw its customer numbers jump 11 per cent in the year to May 2022.
Pet ownership surged during the pandemic, with Jollyes opening new stores in Cookstown and Newtownabbey in the past year.
The retailer, which has around 80 UK stores in total, said Northern Ireland was its number one region for sales and customer transactions over the past 12 months.
Jollyes said its investment in its local store portfolio included “extensive makeovers” in Belfast and Lurgan branches, while it spent £250,000 installing of LED lighting in each of its 13 stores here.
The retailer said it is preparing to introduce live animal sales in Newtownabbey and Cookstown, with major refits earmarked for stores in Newry, Enniskillen, Banbridge, Ballymena and Bangor.
Jollyes said the animals will be sourced from a dedicated Northern Ireland breeder.
Meanwhile grooming spas are planned for its top two performing outlets in Bangor and Ballymena.
Regional manager Laura Hadden said: “Against some of the toughest economic conditions we’ve ever known, we’re thriving in Northern Ireland because of the expertise of our people and their commitment to the pet lovers of Northern Ireland – I want to thank all of them – store colleagues and managers - for their hard work.
“And we’re excited about our plans for the next 12 months as we continue to invest in our people, stores and customer experience in the country.”
