there was a shop in the northwest that angling direct bought out I was talking to one of the staff there asked why they sold up as it was a popular shop his reply was that they were told be ad that if they did not sell they would buy premises close by and put them out of business if the guy was telling the truth that is just wrong I know its business but for someone to build a successful business then be forced out not good and as has been said once they get a big enough strong hold on the angling sales they will have the power to charge what they wish lets just hope the savings are passed onto us anglers and not there share holders