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Sports PLC Buck the Trend with Record Sales Growth - Up 51.5% in 2007

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... - January 16, 2008 - Golfballs.co.uk

PcPools Moves to Expand Headquarters

PcPools, one of America's leading pool distribution suppliers has changed location due to an increased need for additional space. PcPools is now located in St. Paul, MN. - January 11, 2008 - PcPools

New Confidence Range of Luggage Sets Now Available from the Sports HQ

The Sports HQ has updated its exclusive range of luggage from Confidence Luggage for 2008 with savings of up to 85% off full recommended retail price – available exclusively from The Sports HQ – the number one supplier of sports, leisure and fitness equipment at low factory direct prices. - January 11, 2008 - The Sports HQ

The Sports HQ Launches Its January Clearance Sale – All Products Reduced

If you’re looking for a bargain this January, The Sports HQ has lowered all prices across its website for one month only. Expect to save up to 85% across all ranges of Sports, Fitness and Leisure products from leading manufacturers such as Confidence, Palm Springs, Prosimmon, Forgan, Ram Golf and Wilson. - January 11, 2008 - The Sports HQ

Turf Evolutions Announces GreenMaker Greens, Innovative New Portable Indoor-Outdoor Putting Green System

GreenMaker Greens are a revolutionary new type of portable, indoor-outdoor putting greens, made of high-quality materials that realistically simulate the feel of putting on a natural grass green so users can significantly improve their putting game. GreenMaker Greens were developed and manufactured by Turf Evolutions of Cummins, GA. - January 10, 2008 - Turf Evolutions

My Mottoz Active Wear Launches in Independent Retail Sporting Good Stores

After testing the market with much success at consumer expos and online, My Mottoz apparel launches in Fleet Feet Sports stores around the country. - January 07, 2008 - My Mottoz Active Wear

Big Fogg, Inc. Commissioned by the National Football League to Provide Sideline Cooling and Heating Equipment at Two Playoff Games This Weekend

For two big games on Sunday, January 6, 2008, Big Fogg is pleased to provide the Giants with its unique sideline Misting Fans in Florida as they compete against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At the same time, the company will provide Radiant Heaters and Salamander Blowers for both sidelines at the Chargers and Titans game in San Diego, California. - January 05, 2008 - Big Fogg

Golfballs.co.uk Introduce Premium Golf Gift Personalisation Service for Golf Bags

GolfBalls.co.uk the golf personalisation specialist from The Sports HQ has announced the introduction of a customisation service on all Confidence Golf 14-way divider bags and Palm Springs Boston Holdalls, with prices starting from as low as £16.99 – including personalisation. - December 30, 2007 - Golfballs.co.uk

Confidence Sports Launch 2008 Range of Fitness Equipment from The Sports HQ

Confidence Sports has extended its cardio range of Fitness Equipment for 2008 – available exclusively from The Sports HQ – the leading online supplier of fitness, leisure and sporting goods at factory direct prices. - December 30, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Boating Industry Announces Action Water Sports as Best in Class Dealer

Action Water Sports, a Michigan MasterCraft boat dealer, leads North America in the three to four location class according to Boating Industry magazine's Top 100 Dealer list. Action Water Sports was also awarded number 13 on the elite Top 100 Dealer list. - December 21, 2007 - Action Water Sports

Global Golf Experts in Detecting Fake Golf Clubs

Global Golf helps consumers detect fake golf clubs on worldwide news broadcast. - December 19, 2007 - Global Golf

MyGymFloor.com Offers Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Fitness Fanatic

For the frugal to the frivolous, shopping for a “fit” gift has never been so simple at MyGymFloor.com. - December 16, 2007 - Sherri Pfefer

Golfballs.co.uk Introduce New Ranges of Personalised Golf Equipment

Golfballs.co.uk is now offering a full golf equipment customisation service from its website – www.golfballs.co.uk with prices starting from as low as £9.99 per dozen of personalised golf balls. - December 16, 2007 - Golfballs.co.uk

The Sports HQ & Google UK Announce Latest £5 Off £50 Promotion with Google Checkout

The Sports HQ has teamed up with Google to offer an exciting new seasonal promotion in conjunction with its online payment processing service, Google Checkout – from 26th November 2007 to 4th January 2008. - December 16, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Pre-Game Sports Sponsors "Athletes of the Week" Segment on WATD’s "Sports Exchange"

The recently concluded fall sports season featured a number of star performers at area high schools. - December 15, 2007 - Pre-game Sports

Macdaddy's Fishing Lures and Gifts Launches New Web Site and Holiday Specials

MacDaddy’s, the premiere manufacturer of fine fishing lures, flies and gifts for everyone, announced that it has launched its new web site and is offering a wide assortment of Holiday Specials. Many items in their broad product line are designed with precious gemstones like diamonds and sapphires or sparkling Cubic Zirconia. But with prices ranging from $5.95 to $1million, expect the unexpected. - December 14, 2007 - Macdaddy's Fishing Lures

Overstocks Mean Deep Holiday Discounts on Goalrilla Basketball Hoops, Other Brand-Name Basketball Goals

Seasonal shoppers looking to score big points with the family this holiday season can look to basketball goal supplier basketballgoalstore.com for dramatic discounts on overstocked models of Goalrilla basketball hoops and other brand-name basketball hoops. As the nation’s largest single independent dealer of the popular Goalrilla goals, the company’s buying power frequently allows for deep discounts on overstocked or discontinued basketball goal models. - December 13, 2007 - Basketball Goal Store

SportRabbit.com Brings First Sporting Goods Search Engine to the Twin Cities

Minneapolis-based Sportrabbit.com is proud to announce the first and only local search engine specifically for sporting goods. Until now, Twin Cities’ shoppers had few options other than driving to, calling or checking individual store websites to see if they carry specific sporting good... - December 12, 2007 - Sportrabbit.com

Nautical Booksellers, The Chart Room, Launches E Commerce Site in Time for Christmas

Cambridgeshire nautical bookseller, The Chart Room, has launched a new website allowing customers to order and pay for their charts, books and navigation instruments online. Most products are offered at a discount to RRP and the website can be found at http://www.Chartroom-Online.co.uk. The site... - December 12, 2007 - Chartroom-online.com

Sports PLC Launch New Tournament Results Service from The Sports HQ

Sports PLC has launched a new golf tournament results service through its number one internet golf equipment website – The Sports HQ. The free service will provide a useful summary of results and golf equipment in use throughout the tournament. All major and lesser known fixtures and... - December 08, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Confidence Golf Introduces New ‘Stow-a-Matic’ Electric Golf Trolley

Confidence Golf – one of the longest standing golf manufacturers from Palm Springs, California – has announced a new addition to its golf trolley range - the Confidence Stow-a-Matic Electric Golf Trolley. Available exclusively from The Sports HQ website. - December 08, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Groundbreaking vLink™ Racing Computer Data to Shed New Light on Ski Race Training at 4th Annual ICSS Conference

Advanced Racing Computers, a company dedicated to applying proprietary technology to help athletes achieve optimum performance, announced today that CEO Richard Kirby will present a scientific paper showing breakthrough race training results using the vLink™ racing computer at the 4th... - December 07, 2007 - Advanced Racing Computers

SingleFit Golf Introduces New Style of Golf Glove

SingleFit Golf is pleased to introduce a brand new product to the golfing world called the SingleFit. The SingleFit is a Single Finger Golf Glove designed to help prevent blisters and irritation on golfers non-glove hands. This glove will take the place of bandages and tape that golfers currently... - December 06, 2007 - SingleFit Golf

Hockey Store N More Celebrates Third Anniversary

Hockey Store N More, LLC. recently celebrated its third anniversary. - December 04, 2007 - Hockey Store N More

EasyCare’s 2007 Summer Video Contest Winners

EasyCare, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the EasyCare 2007 Summer Video Contest. The quality of entries was very impressive, which made selection of the winners difficult. - December 03, 2007 - EasyCare, Inc.

Hufshop is Now EasyCare’s Exclusive Distributor in Germany

EasyCare, Inc. has selected Hufshop as the new German distributor for all EasyCare hoof boot items. The Hufshop will carry the full line of hoof boots manufactured by EasyCare and will include Easyboot, Easyboot Epics, Easyboot Bares, Easyboot Grips, Old Mac's, Boa Horse Boots, EasySoakers, Comfort Pads and the majority of each hoof boots’ accessories. - December 03, 2007 - EasyCare, Inc.

Palm Springs & Confidence Golf Launch New Range of Men’s Golf Shirts

Confidence and Palm Springs Golf – the top golf brands from California, Palm Springs – have together launched an incredible new range of designer golf shirts for men and women available exclusively from GolfoutletsUSA.com The Classic Pique Cotton Polo Shirt – available in 6... - December 01, 2007 - Golf Outlets USA

Palm Springs & Confidence Golf Launch New Range of Ladies Golf Shirts

Confidence and Palm Springs Golf – the top golf brands from California, Palm Springs – have together launched four new editions of ladies golf clothing, available from $9.99 to $14.99 - available exclusively from Golf Outlets USA. Both Confidence ranges are presented in both long and... - December 01, 2007 - Golf Outlets USA

Don We Now Our MarshVegas Apparel

Pre-Game Sports to donate 25% of proceeds on Marshfield apparel to Marshfield Community Christmas. - November 29, 2007 - Pre-game Sports

Palm Springs & Confidence Golf Launch New Range of Ladies Golf Shirts

Confidence and Palm Springs Golf – the top golf brands from California, Palm Springs – have together launched three new ranges of ladies golf clothing available exclusively from The Sports HQ. The Classic Pique Cotton Polo Shirt – available in 5 colours and 4 sizes (S to XL) from... - November 29, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Palm Springs & Confidence Golf Launch New Range of Men’s Golf Shirts

Confidence and Palm Springs Golf – the top golf brands from California, Palm Springs – have together launched an incredible new range of designer golf shirts for men and women available exclusively from The Sports HQ website. - November 29, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance & Stability

Nordic Walking Poles – A Huge Aid for Those With Balance Issues Including MS, Parkinson’s or Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers). - November 28, 2007 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com

New Square Golf Club Range for 2008 from Confidence Golf

The Sports HQ has announced a stunning new range of square profiled golf clubs under its number 1 golfing brand – Confidence Golf. - November 22, 2007 - The Sports HQ

New Square Golf Club Range for 2008 from Confidence Golf

GolfOutletsUSA has announced a stunning new range of square profiled golf clubs under its number 1 golfing brand – Confidence Golf. - November 22, 2007 - Golf Outlets USA

SidelineApparel.com Offers Savings Up to 50% Off Retail Prices

Authentic Sports Apparel and Pro Sports Jerseys featuring all major teams and players on sale at SidelineApparel.com - November 22, 2007 - SidelineApparel.com

VibraSlim Launches New Tri-Plainer Vibration Machine – The “Generation Plate”

VibraSlim has launched their new Whole-body Tri-Plainer vibration machine, the “Generation Plate”, for commercial and home use in North America. The revolutionary technology of Whole Body Vibration is being used by professional sports teams, universities, healthcare practitioners, fitness centers and elite athletes in a variety of applications. - November 22, 2007 - VibraSlim Fitness Equipment

Ski Butlers Rapid Expansion Continues

Skiers and snowboarders visiting Whistler/Blackcomb British Columbia can now enjoy hassle-free in-room fitting of ski and snowboard equipment. “Adding Whistler to our service list of world class ski destinations allows our customers to use Ski Butlers on most, if not all, of their ski... - November 21, 2007 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals

Knife Retailer Implements User Enhancements Making Everyday Savings on Knives Easier

New design enhances customer experience for retailer of high quality knives and kitchen cutlery. - November 21, 2007 - Oregon Knife Shop

GolfRentalAndSales.com Offers Suplemental Help to Golf Courses

International Golf Rental & Sales Incorporated (IGRS, Inc) announced today that it is expanding to serve all of the United States. Low inventory is no longer a worry for golf courses around the country. This innovative service allows golf courses to reach out to their IGRS rental partner to... - November 21, 2007 - International Golf Rental & Sales, Inc.

Just in Time for the Holidays: a Safe Toy That is Made in the USA, is 100% Recyclable and Comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Say Hello to Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can

Finally an American toy company that offers a toy for life guarantee, contributes most of its earnings to children's charities and is an environmentally friendly 100% recyclable toy (green toy) - November 20, 2007 - Toobee International Inc.

New 4 in 1 Games Table Delivers Family Fun This Christmas from The Sports HQ

The Sports HQ has launched an exciting new addition to its extensive range of leisure products that promises to deliver endless fun for the entire family this Christmas. - November 20, 2007 - The Sports HQ

Launch of www.AllThingsScuba.com

Lake Forest superstore opens its online doors to everyone across the United States. - November 18, 2007 - All Things Scuba

New Website Turns Used Golf Clubs Into Money for Charities

A new website, DonateGolfClubs.com, lets golfers turn their used, unwanted golf clubs into financial donations for charities. The site was created by Trade In Golf LLC, a company that specializes in buying and selling used golf clubs. Trade In Golf hopes the site, which launched this month, will create a new source of inventory for their operation as well as financial donations for charities. - November 14, 2007 - Trade In Golf LLC

Lavin Lacrosse Officially Enters the Minnesota Lacrosse Market

Lavin Lacrosse, a specialty lacrosse retail store in Rosemount, Minnesota will have its official grand opening on November 17, 2007 from 10 am - 6 pm. The store is located at 14555 S. Robert Trail in Rosemount, Minnesota. You can get more information at www.lavinlacrosse.com. - November 14, 2007 - Lavin Lacrosse

Combat Micro Helicopters Launched Into the UK Market

Following last year’s phenomenal success of the Micro Helicopter, the Rotor Blaze combat system takes micro helicopters to a whole new level. Each micro helicopter now comes with an infrared gun and receiver so your opponents can quite literally shoot you out of the sky. A direct hit cuts out the engine of your opponent for 1 second seeing them crash to the ground. Supporting three simulations flying helicopters, the RotorBlaze micro helicopters are supplied in a twin and single pack. - November 10, 2007 - Coolest Stuff

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