Angling Direct PLC New Store Opening
29 January 2018 - 6:00PM
RNS Non-Regulatory
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Angling Direct PLC
29 January 2018
29 January 2018
Angling Direct plc
("Angling Direct" or the "Company")
New Store Opening
Angling Direct plc (AIM: ANG.L), the largest specialist fishing
tackle and equipment retailer in the UK, is pleased to announce
today the opening of a new store in Stoke. This brings the total
number of stores operated by the Company to 21, with others
following in 2018.
The new site is leasehold and a converted B&Q superstore on
Leek Road, a very busy arterial road connecting Stoke and
surrounding road networks. The new store occupies a 4,500 sq. ft.
display area and the store opening will create 5-7 full and part
time positions.
Stoke is a very popular fishing area, with a strong angling
community, and the opening of additional retail stores further
strengthens Angling Direct's presence across the UK.
Angling Direct's Chief Executive Officer, Darren Bailey,
commented:
"The Stoke store is a great strategic opening given the large
local angling community and its accessibility. At the same time,
the new store strengthens Angling Direct's footprint in the North
West and quickly follows the recent acquisitions of North West
Angling, near Wigan, and Tacklesaver in Wilmslow."
For further information:
Angling Direct PLC +44 (0) 1603 258658
Martyn Page, Executive Chairman
Darren Bailey, Chief Executive
Officer
Cenkos Securities - NOMAD and
Broker +44 (0) 20 7397 8900
Bobbie Hilliam (Corporate Finance)
Russell Kerr (Sales)
Yellow Jersey PR - Financial PR
Charles Goodwin +44 (0) 7747 788 221
Harriet Jackson +44 (0) 7544 275 882
Notes for editors
About Angling Direct plc
Angling Direct is the largest specialist fishing tackle retailer
in the UK. The Company sells fishing tackle products and related
equipment through its network of 21 retail stores, located
throughout the UK, as well as through its own website
(www.anglingdirect.co.uk) and other third party websites.
The Company currently sells over 21,500 fishing tackle products,
including capital items, consumables, luggage and clothing. The
Company also owns and sells fishing tackle products under its own
brand 'Advanta', which was formally launched in March 2016.
From 1986 to 2003 the Company's Founders acquired interests in a
number of small independent fishing tackle shops in Norfolk and, in
2003, they acquired a significant premises in Norwich, which was
branded Angling Direct. Since 2003, the Company has continued to
acquire or open new stores, taking the total number up to 21 retail
stores. In 2015 the Company opened a 30,000 sq ft central
distribution centre in Rackheath, Norfolk, where the Company's head
office is also located.
Angling Direct's shares are traded on the AIM market of the
London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANG.L.
For further information, please visit
www.anglingdirect.co.uk
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