Testimonials

My Sport is delighted to be a member of the ISRA community. We profit from the benefits of better buying power when it comes to both products and services.The Core range has been a great initiative. Regular meetings and trade shows provide an opportunity to share experiences with other members and often this interaction allows for better decision making. ISRA has been a very positive move for us and indeed the Independent Sports retailer.

ISRA has reduced costs in areas such as Visa and Energy. It has gained discounts from suppliers which I could not have achieved on my own and I would highlight the quality of deals as an important element for me.The Forum section on the website is of great benefit to gain information from other retailers and about the sports business in general.

I have found membership of ISRA of great advantage to my business since joining. Being a small business, I have found the strength of acting as a group of particular benefit.It has allowed me reduce many recurring costs and has greatly improved my discounts with suppliers. The bi annual trade shows are a great one stop shop for new products, and the website offers a great resource for shared information and networking. An essential requirement for the Independant sports retailer.

‘ISRA’s bargaining power has helped every store in the alliance to cut costs across a broad range of services. These include bags, electricity, insurance, bank charges, travel and telephone. Add this to the continued discounts being offered from suppliers and we are beginning to see a real difference to our bottom line at the end of the year. Long may it last!

ISRA has been a fantastic success. We now have a comprehensive network of retailers spread across 19 counties throughout the Republic of Ireland working together with a growing group of preferred service and sporting goods suppliers.

ISRA has been a very positive move for the Independant sports retailer in an ever competitive market. Its been a positive start and can only get better and stronger. Onwards and upwards with a great network of independant shops working together to improve the chances of the smaller retailer surviving.