// Angling Direct has announced that its new European distribution centre is now fully operational
// The 3,940 square metre facility in Venlo will provide significant logistical capacity to support future growth at the business
Fishing tackle retailer Angling Direct has announced that its new European distribution centre is fully operational and despatching to customers across the EU.
The company said the 3,940 square metre facility in Venlo, south Netherlands marks a significant milestone in the company’s international omni-channel growth strategy as it looks to mitigate Brexit related increased export costs and extended customer fulfilment times.
The centre will stock over 18,000 SKUs from more than 80 suppliers tailored specifically for Angling Direct’s European customers, enabling the company to offer priority delivery across the EU.
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The management team is now prioritising optimising its European growth strategy, supported by a dedicated International Commercial team and looks forward to updating shareholders in due course.
Andy Torrance, CEO of Angling Direct, said: “We see a significant opportunity to continue to grow our market share and European expansion remains a key pillar in the company’s growth strategy. As a result, this new facility will help us accelerate delivery of our strategic plans in a more cost and time efficient manner. I would like to thank the team for their hard work over recent weeks to ensure a smooth and successful launch.”
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