Pet retailer sniffs out further sites
Nottingham-based retailer Just for Pets is on the look out for more sites following its most recent store openings at Ventura Retail Centre in Tamworth and Leamington Shopping Park as well as an acquisition in Witney, which is currently being fitted.
Since Christmas 2020, the retailer has committed to more than 39,000 sq ft of space, securing six stores and opening in several new locations, including East Bridgford, Stafford and Evesham.
Its new Tamworth store comprises 7,300 sq ft of space on a purpose-built retail park anchored by Marks and Spencer, Next and H&M.
The retailer’s Leamington store, next to Marks and Spencer’s food hall, launched in February and comprises nearly 4,000 sq ft of space. Other retailers at the Leamington Shopping Park include Boots, Next and TK Maxx.
The latest acquisition at The Woolgate Shopping Centre, Witney, completed in February. Just for Pets has secured the former H&M store by the free shoppers’ car park. Comprising 7,600 sq ft over three floors, the premises immediately adjoins Next and is close to Waitrose, Superdrug and WH Smith.
Just for Pets was acquired in October 2017 by Pedigree Wholesale, a family-owned established distributor of nearly 50 years in the pet industry.
As part of its carefully planned, ambitious expansion drive, Just for Pets enlisted national property consultancy Carter Jonas to hunt for more stores. The chain now has 21 branches trading /secured and aims to open an additional four sites by the end of 2022.
Target locations include Bath, Bristol, Bromsgrove, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Oxford, Stroud and Redditch, amongst others.
Stuart Williams, partner, commercial, Carter Jonas, said:
“It is a testament to the hard work of the Just for Pets team and the quality of services and products offered that we have started 2022 so positively, forging ahead with their expansion strategy.
“The Just for Pets targeted growth strategy is focused on building strong relationships with customers. At a time of so much upheaval on the high streets, this approach is particularly appealing to landlords. It is fantastic to be working with a business that is seeing the benefits of investing in having a physical presence in the community.”
