Sheffield pet parents are in for a treat as Jollyes Pets prepares to open the doors to its brand-new store at Asda Drakehouse on Friday 25th September – complete with prizes and limited-edition goody bags.
The new 2,700 sq ft store will officially open its doors with Rotherham-born entertainer Paul Chuckle on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers between 9.30-10.30am. Best known as one half of much-loved comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, Paul’s South Yorkshire roots make him a fitting face to help celebrate Jollyes’ arrival in the local community.
To celebrate the opening, customers can get their ‘paws’ on 100 limited-edition goody bags and spin Jollyes’ iconic ‘Wheel of Fur-tune’ for a chance to win prizes, while Jollyes’ mascot, Jolly, will also be on hand to meet and greet visitors. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, with an entertainer in store to add to the family fun.
The new location will be Jollyes Pets’ first store inside an Asda superstore, giving Sheffield shoppers the chance to pick up everything from everyday pet essentials to specialist products as part of their regular supermarket shop.
Customers will be able to browse much-loved household names including Pedigree, Whiskas, Harringtons and Felix, alongside specialist pet brands such as Royal Canin and Hill’s, giving pet parents even more choice when it comes to finding the right products for their furry family members.
The store will also stock Jollyes Pets’ own-label ranges, including Lifestage for dogs and cats and Optimum Pet Health, offering big-brand quality at own-label prices and backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
Pet parents can also expect an extensive selection of raw food, natural treats and fresh food, including Freshpet’s ambient fresh food range, alongside toys, treats and accessories – all under one roof.
The opening will create seven new jobs in the local community and will be led by store manager Alan Burgar, who joined Jollyes Pets last year to open its Chesterfield store. A pet parent too, Alan is also kept busy at home by Ozzy, his very pampered seven-year-old ginger tomcat.
Alan Burgar, store manager at Jollyes Pets Drakehouse, said: “I’m really excited to be opening the new Drakehouse store and welcoming Sheffield’s pet parents through the doors. Since joining Jollyes last year, I’ve loved learning more about the different types of pets we cater for and the products that help keep them happy and healthy – something I know my own cat Ozzy appreciates too!
“We’ve got plenty planned to celebrate the opening and we’re looking forward to meeting our new customers and their pets. I’m also really excited to have the opportunity to build and develop another brilliant team here at Drakehouse, with a real focus on great customer service whilst providing great value to the pet community here in Sheffield.”
The opening will take Jollyes Pets to 128 stores across the UK, with 11 new locations opening since January and further stores set to open in Mansfield on 16 October and Dunfermline on 5 November.
