Seaside town lifted by success of LVL5 Gyms’ new 6,000 sq m exercise complex
MINDS, bodies, and spirits in a seaside town have been lifted by the arrival of a revolutionary health and exercise complex. LVL5 Gyms Ltd has been a major success since opening in December, attracting a variety of new members and day visitors to Llandudno. The 6,000 square-metre two-floor facility – formerly Tudno Castle Hotel – had…
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Businesses benefit from expansion of leading pet retailer
BUSINESSES are benefiting from the expansion of an acclaimed independent pet retailer. PetPlace has enjoyed a significant period of growth, revamping its Abergele store to include a cinema and play park, opening a new headquarters in Kinmel Bay and recently unveiling a revamped building in Llangefni. The 25,000 sq ft site also includes a play…
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Animal behaviour specialist and PetPlace join forces for UK-first dog play expo
PETPLACE joined forces with a leading animal play company to host a UK-first event for dogs and their owners. The North Wales retailer’s revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store held exercise and games sessions in partnership with Kong Company Ltd. Kong ambassador and esteemed dog behaviour specialist Diane Kasperowicz shared an insight into how dogs…
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LvL5 Gyms lift spirits of youth football team with sponsorship deal
THE team behind a much-anticipated new health, exercise and wellbeing complex have shown their support for a community football club. LVL5 Gyms Ltd is the new sponsor of Llysfaen Knights junior soccer squad. Led by manager Colin Archer, the under-14s play in the Colwyn and Aberconwy Junior League and thanked owners Sion Pritchard and Rich…
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PetPlace unveils 25,000 sq ft Anglesey store as rebrand rollout continues
HUNDREDS of customers and special guests attended the grand opening of a much-anticipated pet store. PetPlace unveiled its revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni site at the weekend. There was plenty for curious canines and their two-legged friends to enjoy including an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, special offers, micro-chipping clinics, brand discounts and…
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PetPlace powers ahead with net-zero vision following £250k investment
AN ACCLAIMED pet retailer has invested more than £250,000 in powering ahead with its net-zero vision. PetPlace has installed up to 450 solar panels at its stores in Abergele and Llangefni, with Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, set to follow. The business has also introduced electric charging points at Gledrid, Llangefni and its Kinmel Bay…
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Multiple disabilities won’t stop inspirational Jess living pet and people care roles
AN INSPIRATIONAL young woman refused to let multiple disabilities stop her from caring for both humans and animals in two important new placements. Despite being both partially blind and deaf since birth, dyslexic and suffering with Labyrinthitis and chronic migraines throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Jess Watson continues to put others ahead of herself. The 26 year-old…
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PetPlace and LVL5 Gyms team up with football club to net support for children’s hospices
PETPLACE, LVL5 Gyms and Kinmel Bay FC have united to net support for a leading children’s hospice. The North Wales pet retailer and recently launched fitness company are new kit sponsors for the FAW platinum-accredited club, which has more than 100 players across its junior, men’s and ladies’ sides. And the three organisations will be…
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PetPlace strengthens links with innovators and independents to improve animal health
A GROUNDBREAKING pet retailer is focused on building even stronger relations with sustainable start-ups and innovative independent businesses. PetPlace owners Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh are targeting more bespoke suppliers and products designed to improve the health and wellbeing of animals, and fledgling firms looking to support the pet trade now and in the future….
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New owners, jobs and £10m turnover for pioneering PetPlace
A PIONEERING pet retailer is under new ownership and on the rise following a period of recruitment and investment. Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh, directors of Snowdon Holdings, are now majority shareholders of PetPlace having completed a management buyout (MBO). The company has stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Llangefni and Chirk, and a headquarters on…
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