Jollyes Pets Sets Its Sights on Chelmsford in Major Essex Expansion
The fast-growing pet supplies chain is actively hunting for a Chelmsford site as part of a nationwide drive to open more than 160 stores
Good news for Chelmsford's pet owners — popular pet supplies retailer Jollyes Pets has Chelmsford firmly in its sights, as the chain pushes ahead with one of the most ambitious expansion plans in UK retail.
Jollyes Pets is seeking sites in Basildon, Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Epping Forest, and Rayleigh as part of a wider UK growth strategy to reach more than 160 outlets. The chain said the expansion is part of a five-year plan to improve access to affordable pet care and expert advice in communities across Essex and beyond.
The pet supplies specialist already trades from 120 stores, and could sign up for another 25 store locations in 2026 if the right sites become available. The company's property team is looking for locations between 3,000 and 7,000 sq ft on retail parks and prominent roadside locations, with the search in England and Wales being managed by agents Edgerley Simpson Howe.
What Jollyes Would Bring to Chelmsford
Jollyes outlets stock a wide range of products for dogs, cats, small pets, birds, fish, and reptiles, both in-store and online. The brand has built its reputation on combining competitive pricing with genuine in-store expertise — something its leadership believes sets it apart from both supermarket pet aisles and premium specialist rivals.
Jollyes Pets Property Director Warren Bester said:
"We're on a mission to make high-quality pet care accessible to all, investing in range development alongside our commitment to low prices, as we deliver great value every day. Wherever we open a store, we become the location of choice for pet parents in the community who value our combination of low prices and brilliant service from colleagues with real expertise in pet care. We're looking forward to bringing that special combination to as many places as we can over the next five years."
A Brand on the Rise
Jollyes' expansion into Essex is part of a national picture of rapid growth. In 2026 alone, the chain has already opened new stores in Blackpool, Ponders End, Hartlepool and Whitehaven. Locations of particular interest beyond Essex include Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leicester, Nottingham, Manchester and sites within the M25 around London.
No opening date for a Chelmsford store has been confirmed yet — the company is still in the site-search phase — but with six Essex towns on the wishlist and an active property search underway, Chelmsford pet owners may not have to wait too long.
Watch this space. 🐾
For more information about Jollyes Pets and its store locations, visit jollyes.co.uk