Just heard Outlaw Pro stores will all be gone by February
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They didn't last very long
They didn't last very long
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Where did you see that advertised nothing on their Facebook page
Where did you see that advertised nothing on their Facebook page
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I bought something from the website a couple of weeks ago and they just refunded me after a week with no explanation as to why or any kind of apology.
I bought something from the website a couple of weeks ago and they just refunded me after a week with no explanation as to why or any kind of apology.
I'm really surprised by this one. Loads of investment etc and they seemed to be doing it the right way with well stocked stores. Unlike a certain other warehouse tackle shop.
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That's a surprise as they seem to be pushing quite hard, especially on social media so I thought they were doing well
That's a surprise as they seem to be pushing quite hard, especially on social media so I thought they were doing well
That is a shame as i always found them good to deal with. when looking at there website for black Friday deals there was a lack of stock so perhaps they were already winding down.
Definitely a shame. Genuinely friendly staff and good service. On a similar downer note I was in my local Angling Direct yesterday and they told me that they are stopping stocking Thinking Anglers tackle. They have already done this with ESP/Drennan. Looks like we are heading to a world of only Fox, Korda and Nash...................very depressing.
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I don't think TA are not doing to well,I'm not sure how true it is.They were doing all the deals on the luggage not so long ago as it was just not selling and they had alot of stock sat around.I don't think A.D stopped stocking ESP/Drennan by choice,I heard it was them that no longer wanted to deal with A.D.This could be completely wrong and just tackle shop gossip
I don't think TA are not doing to well,I'm not sure how true it is.They were doing all the deals on the luggage not so long ago as it was just not selling and they had alot of stock sat around.I don't think A.D stopped stocking ESP/Drennan by choice,I heard it was them that no longer wanted to deal with A.D.This could be completely wrong and just tackle shop gossip
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I heard this rumour a while back. I know they've already closed one of there stores. Be a shame if there closing the rest. Let's hope not, always found there service pretty good. Though I have only ever used them online. Which shows which way tackle retail is going..
I heard this rumour a while back. I know they've already closed one of there stores. Be a shame if there closing the rest. Let's hope not, always found there service pretty good. Though I have only ever used them online. Which shows which way tackle retail is going..
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The tackle trade is horrendous at the moment from what I hear. Really hard times for shops and manufacturers.
The tackle trade is horrendous at the moment from what I hear. Really hard times for shops and manufacturers.
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If true I wonder what provoked ESP/D to take that decision, the only normal conclusion would be profit, as most companies are profit driven. Part of me hopes it might be because of the perceived effect AD are having on the local tackle shops. If that were at all true, I could imagine Mr Fairbrass isn't liking what he's seeing either.
As for Fox, they're owned by a holdings company now so totally profit driven for investors They're starting to churn out mass produced crap by the looks of it. Over the last few weeks I've been looking for a new chair and there are quite a lot of very similar high back designs out there, not to mention the alarm copies, if they are copies and aren't genuine without the logo.
The one thing making the angling market attractive to these investment companies is the ability to buck sales trends. If you look on the AD home page at their results, you can see why it's such an appealing market to get into.
It's all screaming of less choice, perhaps shared production lines and a captive market. I suppose this should come as no surprise, it's a similar model in all sorts of industries.
EDIT Take a look at the figures in the link below
EDIT 2, yes I know sales figures anf growth can be manipulted
LINKY POO™ https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/corporate/
If true I wonder what provoked ESP/D to take that decision, the only normal conclusion would be profit, as most companies are profit driven. Part of me hopes it might be because of the perceived effect AD are having on the local tackle shops. If that were at all true, I could imagine Mr Fairbrass isn't liking what he's seeing either.
As for Fox, they're owned by a holdings company now so totally profit driven for investors They're starting to churn out mass produced crap by the looks of it. Over the last few weeks I've been looking for a new chair and there are quite a lot of very similar high back designs out there, not to mention the alarm copies, if they are copies and aren't genuine without the logo.
The one thing making the angling market attractive to these investment companies is the ability to buck sales trends. If you look on the AD home page at their results, you can see why it's such an appealing market to get into.
It's all screaming of less choice, perhaps shared production lines and a captive market. I suppose this should come as no surprise, it's a similar model in all sorts of industries.
EDIT Take a look at the figures in the link below
EDIT 2, yes I know sales figures anf growth can be manipulted
LINKY POO™ https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/corporate/
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TA used to be quite a niche innovative brand. They really seem to have lost their identity in recent times IMO. The whole ethos seems to have changed.
TA used to be quite a niche innovative brand. They really seem to have lost their identity in recent times IMO. The whole ethos seems to have changed.
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I used to like TA
But since Steve fantuzzi left and they got took over by sticky things have definitely changed, even Ben Hamilton is no longer a director.
I heard that AD tried to lower their buying price and esp/drennan told them to stick it.
I used to like TA
But since Steve fantuzzi left and they got took over by sticky things have definitely changed, even Ben Hamilton is no longer a director.
I heard that AD tried to lower their buying price and esp/drennan told them to stick it.
TA is up north now located at Sticky HQ alongside the M62. Without Ben at the helm, the rest of the team will slowly erode away as Sticky run the show from oop North.
Will be a few "superstars" looking for a job in the new year.
Not suprised Outlaw has folded - having Sharp as a consultant, the guy has had a humour bypass and could talk a glass eye asleep.
Will be a few "superstars" looking for a job in the new year.
Not suprised Outlaw has folded - having Sharp as a consultant, the guy has had a humour bypass and could talk a glass eye asleep.