United KingdomJolleys Pets, the UK's second-largest pet retailer, announced plans to expand its store network significantly, aiming to double its number of UK locations within five years. The company will open a new store in Derby on July 10, followed by six additional stores in various regions during August and September. Over the next five years, Jolleys intends to invest in staff development and new products while targeting up to 26 new stores this year, depending on finding suitable locations. The CEO emphasized the company's focus on accelerating growth to reach more communities. According to The Sun, a list of potential future locations includes cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Leicester, and Manchester.
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