Sports PLC | Sports PLC Buck The Trend With Record Sales Growth - Up 51.5% in 2007
Sports PLC Buck The Trend With Record Sales Growth - Up 51.5% in 2007
Sports
PLC, owners of online sports equipment retailers www.thesportshq.com
in the UK and www.golfoutletsusa.com in the US have announced strong sales growth for 2007 on
both sides of the Atlantic bucking the current trend of so many
retailers.
The UK operation was up 51.5% for 2007 including an incredible
increase of 62.5% in December and the US was up
29%.
Chairman and CEO Simon Millington commented �We are absolutely
delighted by these figures and we believe it shows the strength of our sites and
our brands. I am particularly grateful to all of our staff whose level of
commitment to outstanding customer service has been instrumental in our growth.
With over 52% of our business coming from returning customers that in itself
reinforces our view that demand for our products and pricing, coupled with
quality customer service sets us apart from our
competitors
and we look forward to 2008 with great confidence�.
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Notes for Editors
Customer Services
- For all additional enquiries The Sports HQ can be contacted on 01527
598 388 (available between 09:00 and 17:30 GMT) or email - help@thesportshq.com | Shipping � all orders
must be received before 1pm GMT for same-day despatch from the United Kingdom -
Sports PLC � www.thesportshq.com |
www.golfoutletsusa.com |
www.golfballs.co.uk
The
Sports HQ is a trading company of Sports PLC � a European division for
Confidence Sporting Goods, inc., the famous manufacturer from Palm Springs,
California. Sports PLC supplies a wide range of sports, leisure and fitness
equipment including golf
equipment, such as
golf
clubs and
golf
clothing from
major brands such as Confidence, Palm Springs, Prosimmon, Forgan, Young Gun,
Texan Classics, Ram, Wilson and Hippo � other products include: Golf Balls,
Lake Balls,
Golf Trolleys,
Golf Accessories,
Golf Bags, and
Golf Shoes. Because
we sell directly to you, you can expect to save up to 85% on normal retail
prices when buying from us.
Rob
Willis
Marketing Manager T. 00 +44 (0) 1527 598
388 F. 00 +44 (0) 1527 596
129
W. www.thesportshq.com
E. rob@thesportshq.com
Sports PLC t/a The Sports HQ | Units 3 & 4 Lower Park
Farm | Storrage Lane | Alvechurch | Worcestershire | B48 7ER
Sports PLC is a
limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number:
6151896
Registered office: 4 Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1
5AL