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New Store Openings
New Store Openings.
About this update from Angling Direct Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 8851U Angling Direct PLC 30 October 2017 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 30 October 2017\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nAngling Direct plc\n(\"Angling Direct\" or the \"Company\")\n \nNew Store Openings\nAngling 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 Slough and the proposed opening of a new store in Stoke, in December 2017. The two openings will bring the total number of stores operated by the Company to 19, with others following soon.\nWith both sites being leasehold and new build, the Slough store occupies a 4,250 sq ft. display area, while the Stoke store occupies a 4,500 sq ft. area. The opening of both stores will create 12-15 full and part time positions. Both Slough and Stoke are popular fishing areas, with strong angling communities, and the opening of additional retail stores further strengthens Angling Direct's presence across the UK. \nAngling Direct's Chief Executive Officer, Darren Bailey, commented: \n\"A significant amount of lake and river fishing takes place within the surrounding areas of Slough and Stoke, and these latest stores openings support the Company's strategy to roll out new stores to service popular fishing destinations and angling communities.\n\"As we seek to cater for all anglers across the UK with a new and modern retail offering, we will continue to strategically expand our geographical footprint as well as enhance our online offering in terms of products, experience and education to help drive angling recruitment.\"\nFor further information:\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nAngling Direct PLC\n\n\n \n+44 (0) 1603 258658 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMartyn Page, Executive Chairman\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDarren Bailey, Chief Executive Officer\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nCenkos Securities - NOMAD and Broker\n\n\n \n+44 (0) 20 7397 8900\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nBobbie Hilliam (Corporate Finance)\nRussell Kerr (Sales)\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nYellow Jersey PR - Financial PR\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCharles Goodwin \n\n\n+44 (0) 7747 788 221\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHarriet Jackson\n\n\n+44 (0) 7544 275 882\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \nN...