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Award-winning pet discount superstore Jollyes is taking over former Poundland stores across Wales and the rest of the UK. Ahead of Christmas the retailer is opening six stores with five moving into former Poundland stores after the business was sold for £1. In June this year owners of Poundland announced that four of their locations in Wales were set to close as part of scheme to reduce the store network of around 650 to 700 stores in the UK and Ireland compared to the previous 800. Now, after opening a new store in Chesterfield recently, Jollyes are opening another six brand new discount shops including on in Swansea . Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here Jollyes also announced that they would offer any former Poundland colleagues in the stores it’s taking over a guaranteed interview for roles. The new Swansea store in Fforestfach Retail Parc will open on November 15 along with a further five stores in England and Scotland in the next six weeks. All stores include: Jollyes’ chief operating officer Adam Dury said: "We’re excited to have the opportunity to bring our combination of low prices and pet expertise to so many new places before the end of the year. "For too long pet parents across the UK have had little choice – high prices at a specialist or the limited range of a general retailer. "The secret to our rapid growth is the serious commitment to value in a store where customers can get all they need to care for their family pet alongside advice from our knowledgeable and highly trained colleagues in store."
