New funding aims to create 300+ jobs for retailer Pet Family

A pet care retailer headquartered in West Sussex has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK, creating up to 320 jobs nationwide.

To support its growth nationally and internationally, Pet Family, which operates 150 stores across London and the South East of England under its Pets Corner brand, is using the multi-million pound funding to open 10 new stores throughout England including in Chelmsford, Ascot, East Grinstead, Newbury and Colchester by the end of the year, with more to follow.

The funding also includes an acquisition of a small retail chain and supports a four-year capital plan to roll out more retail stores, pet spas and veterinary centres. The funding will also fuel Pet Family’s international growth plan, with the retailer set to launch its presence in Europe by acquiring a stake in a family retailer with seven sites in Europe.

Additionally, the brand plans to open stores in the US. The new stores and planned acquisitions are expected to lead to up to 320 new full and part-time jobs in the UK, in addition to the 1,200 employees currently working for Pet Family.

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