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Replacement - New Store Opening and Trading Update
Replacement - New Store Opening and Trading Update.
About this update from Angling Direct Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 7761W Angling Direct PLC 23 April 2019 \n\nThe following correction has been made to the \"New Store Opening and Trading Update\" announcement released on 23 April 2019 under RNS No 6940W. The announcement should have stated that:\nAngling Direct is pleased to announce that it has enjoyed a record start to the year, with both the store network and e-commerce generating robust sales growth. The Company continues to improve and invest in the customer experience, which is reflected in the performance of its stores. Across all stores, like-for-like footfall was up by 29.5% in February and March. Like-for-like sales were up by 28.5% and overall sales were up by 50.7% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, online orders for February and March were up by 27%, compared to the previous year, and the German, French and Dutch websites are also performing well, leading to a 66% jump in European sales. The Company's UK store roll out programme remains on track, with further stores in the pipeline for 2019.\nThis replaces the paragraph below: \nAngling Direct is pleased to announce that it has enjoyed a record start to the year, with both the store network and e-commerce generating robust sales growth. The Company continues to improve and invest in the customer experience, which is reflected in the performance of its stores. Across all stores, like-for-like sales were up by 29.5% in February and March, and overall sales were up 28.5% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, online orders for January and February were up by 27%, compared to the previous year, and the German, French and Dutch websites are also performing well, leading to a 66% jump in European sales. The Company's UK store roll out programme remains on track, with further stores in the pipeline for 2019.\nAll other details remain unchanged.\n23 April 2019\nAngling Direct plc\n(\"Angling Direct\" or the \"Company\")\nNew Store Opening and Trading Update\nAngling Direct plc (AIM: ANG.L), the largest specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer in the UK, is pleased to announce that its new Nottingham store opened on Friday 19 April 2019, bringing the total number of Angling Direct stores across the country to 27 and further strengthening Angling Direct's presence across the UK.\nThe Nottingham store, which was previously occupied by Majestic W...