Fishing Republic makes a splash with sixth new store this year

Supplies business Fishing Republic has cast its net further after announcing the launch of its sixth store since January.

Located in Gloucester the new store expands the Rotherham-based company’s presence in the West of England.

The 6,000 sq ft store follows the listed company’s expansion into East Anglia and Essex, with new store openings in Kings Lynn and Clavering Lakes in recent months.

An additional store opening, in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, is planned for the end of August and will increase Fishing Republic’s store network to 19.

The company said the new stores will also help drive online sales, as it continues to execute its multi-channel growth model.

Steve Gross, CEO of Fishing Republic, said: “Fishing Republic has significantly expanded its store network over the last few months and I am delighted to announce our latest store opening, in line with our expansion plans for the year. Located in Gloucester, it increases our presence in the West of England.

“By the end of August, a further store opening in Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire will complement our existing presence in that region and take our expanding network to 19 stores.”