Pets at Home saw revenues rising 10.2% to £568.2m, as the animal care brand was bolstered by new store openings. 

The pet store, which operates 453 sites across the UK, said that total group revenue reached £436.8m, up 7.9% when compared to last year.

Pets at Home opened two new shops during the first quarter and also refurbished nine stores in its portfolio.

The business also increased development of its digital platform, remaining on track to launch a new consumer app and website later this year. 

In June the business launched a £50m share buy back scheme, which it said at the time was to reduce its share capital. It is on track to be completed in September.

Chief executive Lyssa McGowan, said: “The quality of our growth has remained strong as we grew transaction volumes and continued to acquire new consumers at an impressive rate, as our compelling value, range and service continues to resonate with consumers.”

“It has also been a quarter of steady delivery against our strategic plan we set out in May. We have expanded and enhanced our physical estate, made good progress in the development of our digital platform, and continued the transition to our new distribution facility, as we execute on our ambition to build the world’s best pet care platform.”

Pictured: Pets at Home unveiled its Bristol Emersons Green pet care centre last month after an extensive refurbishment, following the launch of the company’s new brand identity.