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Last Updated: 27/02/2025
Harrogate
Harrogate

Harrogate pet store owner to retire after 34 years

by Robert Caulfield

| 27 Feb, 2025
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Robert Harper, managing director of Pharmall Country Store

The owner of a pet food store just outside Harrogate has listed his business for sale.

Robert Harper, of Pharmall Country Store on Otley Road, Killinghall, is to retire after 34 years of ownership.

The pet food supply business has been located on Moorlands Farm since 2000.

It offers a wide range of animal goods, from pet food and accessories to bird and equine supplies. The business previously specialised in the farm supply industry.

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Mr Harper is the second generation of ownership of the family business, having taken over from his late father. His father's recent death was a major factor in the decision to sell.

Mr Harper said:

After 34 wonderful years running Pharmall Ltd - the family business - I have decided to sell-up. This decision has been incredibly tough to make, the staff I’ve employed over the years and the wonderful customers have made coming to work a pleasure.

However, due to the recent passing of my father who established the business 40 years ago, I feel the time is right to step back to enjoy retirement with my wife whilst we are both still in good health.

It has been an incredible journey, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved.

I am confident that a new buyer will bring fresh energy and ideas to take the business forward, and continue to serve our loyal customers with the same dedication and passion.

Steve Riley, business agent at Christie & Co which is handling the sale, said:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new owner to acquire this well-regarded, family-run business in the bustling town of Harrogate. The business enjoys a brilliant reputation and is heavily relied upon by locals due to its needs-based nature, and it offers an ideal platform for an existing operator to take the business forward and build upon the excellent current trading position.

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