Sports PLC Buck The Trend With Record Sales Growth - Up 51.5% in 2007

Jan. 16, 2008 - PRLog -- 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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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@sportsplc.com  | Shipping – all orders must be received before 1pm GMT for same-day despatch from the United Kingdom.

Sports PLC – http://www.sportsplc.com | http://www.golfballs.co.uk | http://www.golfandsports.com

Sports PLC is the 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 ranges including golf equipment, such as golf clubs and clothing and shoes from major brands such as Confidence, Palm Springs, Prosimmon, Forgan, Young Gun, Texan Classics, Ram, Wilson and Hippo – other products include: Golf Balls, Lake Golf 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.sportsplc.com              E.   rob@sportsplc.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

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About Sports PLC: Sports PLC t/a The Sports HQ is a supplier of factory direct golf, sports, fitness and leisure goods at up to 85% off full retail price. The Sports HQ stock quality golf equipment from leading manufacturers of Golf Clubs, Golf Sets, Junior Club Sets, Golf Bags, Golf Balls, Golf Clothing and Accessories. In addition to a comprehensive range of golf equipment, The Sports HQ exclusively distributes CA Cricket Equipment and CQ Poker Chips and Gaming Tables.

Website: www.sportsplc.com