Jollyes has named the manager for its new Southport store as it prepares for the official opening next month.

The new Southport store, on the town’s Kew Retail Park in Scarisbrick New Road, will open at 10am on Saturday, July 2.

It will employ 10 staff, including store manager Martin Pitt, who joins from Aldi.

As part of its opening plans, Jollyes has begun recruiting for staff at the new store. Applications can be made by clicking HERE.

The official opening will be performed by the Mayor of Sefton, Councillor Clare Louise Carragher.

Southport will follow recent openings in Stirling, Wrexham and Cookstown. New stores are due to open this summer at Stockton, Poole, Glenrothes and Edinburgh.

Sarah Farrar Jollyes regional manager, said: “It’s an exciting time for Jollyes as we expand across the UK and we can’t wait to open our doors in Southport, taking our place in the community and playing our part in the local economy. 

“The new store is in a great location, and we’ve designed it to make it as easy as possible for pet lovers in the town and surrounding area to find what they are looking for, from toys to treats.”