The Tackle Lounge in Diss announces shop closure next month
A businessman has said he is gutted after taking the decision to close his fishing shop.
The Tackle Lounge in Mere Street, Diss, will permanently close its doors by the middle of February.
Owner Matt Mountain said the decision to close after nearly two years has been difficult, but came down to simple maths.
He said: “With all businesses, if expenses outweigh income, then something has to give.
“We gave it the summer to try to balance the books, but it seems that Diss is too small, while our website orders are too low.
“One thing I won’t do is blame customers for a lack of support, because that’s not true. Those who did support us, I cannot thank enough; I hope we gave an incredible service.
“Please know this was not an easy decision; it was the hardest I have ever had to make, especially because our staff have been incredible.
“They have put so much into the shop themselves and I’m gutted at having to let them down.”
The business, previously named Diss Angling Centre, closed in Victoria Road in September 2023 and opened as The Tackle Lounge in Mere Street the following month.