FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

WEST COAST TRENDS, INC. RECORDS 13 YEARS

OF PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (Monday, September 8, 2003) Ñ West Coast Trends, Inc., makers of the Club Glove, the Number One travel bag in golf, today announced that it has recorded 13 consecutive years of profitability and growth.    

 

West Coast Trends, Inc, whose revenue is listed between $10 and $20 million, has maintained a steady history of profitability and growth despite a continued sluggish market in the golf and travel industries.  After several consecutive years of 20%+ growth, the tragic events of 9/11 occurred.  Despite the downturn in travel, the company still managed to grow by 6% during Fiscal Year 2001, which ended June 30, 2002. 

 

According to Jeff Herold, President, West Coast Trends, Inc., ÒWeÕre back on track to regain the growth we had prior to 9/11.  We have rebounded to a 19% growth already and expect to hit higher numbers very soon.Ó 

 

All West Coast Trends, Inc. products are designed with function and durability in mind.  While the company focused primarily on travel bags and headcovers early on, it has successfully expanded its product line.  ÒThe recent introduction of the Aficionado II and Collegiate II Stand Bags and FCO Luxury Cart Bag has had a significant effect on maintaining our growth over the past year and a half,Ó said Herold.

 

ÒIt doesnÕt hurt that The Last Bag is the number one bag on all U.S. Tours or that The Last Bag and Rolling Duffle are also the luggage of choice for the last three Ryder Cup teams and will be used by the upcoming Ryder Cup team,Ó added Herold.    

 

About West Coast Trends

West Coast Trends, Inc., the Huntington Beach, California-based quality golf club protection company, designs, manufactures and markets premium golf travel bags, travel bags, stand bags, cart bags, club covers and ball covers including The Original Club Glove, Last Bag, Aficionado II, Collegiate II, and Stiff Arm. Over 500 Tour professionals carry their clubs in a Club Glove travel bag 25 to 35 weeks per year.  Golfers and retailers can find out more information about the company and its products by calling toll-free 800-736-4568 or by visiting www.clubglove.com.

 

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Club Glove, Last Bag and Scheyden are registered trademarks of West Coast Trends, Inc.

 

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