Angling Direct PLC Angling Direct wins Outstanding Achievement Award
November 22 2019 - 2:00AM
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Angling Direct PLC
22 November 2019
22 November 2019
Angling Direct plc
("Angling Direct" or the "Company")
Angling Direct wins Outstanding Achievement Award at the Norfolk
Business Awards 2019
Angling Direct plc (AIM: ANG.L), the UK's largest and fastest
growing fishing tackle and equipment retailer, is delighted to
announce that it was named winner of the Outstanding Achievement
Award at the Norfolk Business Awards, held on Thursday 21 November
at the Norfolk Showground Arena.
The prestigious event, organised annually by the Eastern Daily
Press, is the highlight of the Norfolk business calendar and
celebrates exceptional individuals and organisations that have
contributed to the vibrant economic and social landscape of
Norfolk. Actor and presenter, James Nesbitt, presented 11 awards to
the very best of the county's business community in front of over
500 guests.
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognises Angling Direct's
remarkable growth from a single fishing shop in Wroxham to the
nation's market leading fishing retailer, which now operates 32
stores across the UK and has an increasing online presence, both in
the UK and in Europe. The Company's achievements have assisted in
placing Norfolk firmly on the map as a dynamic and successful
region in which to live and work.
Angling Direct's Chief Executive Officer, Darren Bailey,
commented:
"We would like to thank the Eastern Daily Press and this year's
event sponsor, Norwich Research Park, for awarding Angling Direct
with this very respectable accolade. It is all down to the effort,
commitment and passion of our incredible team that we are in a
position to be nominated for such awards. The team's belief in the
success of the Company has allowed us to push forward, even through
the most challenging of times, in our effort to create the platform
for scale required to deliver growth. We are looking forward to
seeing what 2020 brings as we continue to execute on our expansion
strategy both in the UK and abroad."
For further information:
Angling Direct PLC +44 (0) 1603 258658
Martyn Page, Executive Chairman
Darren Bailey, Chief Executive Officer
Cenkos Securities - NOMAD and Broker
Stephen Keys (Corporate Finance)
Russell Kerr (Sales) +44 (0) 207 3978900
Yellow Jersey PR - Financial PR +44 (0) 203 004 9512
Charles Goodwin +44 (0) 7747 788 221
Harriet Jackson
Annabel Atkins +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 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 32 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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