Fishing specialist casts net for regional growth with new store

A retailer specialising in fishing tackle and equipment has opened a new store in South Yorkshire as part of its ongoing growth.

Angling Direct has launched its latest store in Parkgate Business Park in Rotherham, bringing its total number of UK stores to 32.

Covering 5,500 sq ft of retail space, the new store has created five full and two part-time positions.

Angling Direct’s chief executive officer, Darren Bailey, commented: “We are very excited to have opened our latest store in Rotherham, a region which is known for its strong fishing heritage and has an extensive angling community.

“The new store offers products for all disciplines of angling, backed by our remarkable customer service.”

The news comes only a few months after the firm announced a revenue increase of over 20 per cent, as well as a launch of a new store in Leeds.

Darren continued: “As we seek to cater for all anglers across the UK with a new and modern retail offering, we are continuing to strategically expand our store footprint, as well as enhance our online offering in terms of products, experience and education in order to help raise the profile of angling.”