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Angling Direct

The app behind Europe & the UK’s biggest fishing tackle retailer.

We we delivered

  • iOS and Android App
  • In-store Management Portal
  • Magento eCommerce Integration
  • Analytics and Reporting

  • The Challenge.

    Angling Direct, Europe & UK's largest online fishing retail supplier, set us a big one: create a powerful, fully-fledged eCommerce app for iOS and Android that matches the strength of their existing web presence.

    The mobile experience needed to handle a vast catalogue of thousands of SKUs — all without compromising usability or performance.


    The Approach.

    We kicked off by working closely with Angling Direct’s in-house developers and digital team. Their insights into user behaviour and strong brand presence gave us a great platform to build from. We used this collaboration to ensure a tight integration with existing systems while tailoring a mobile experience from the ground up.

    The app needed to be fast, intuitive, and conversion-focused. But more than that, it needed to reflect the brand’s authority in the fishing world. Using customer research, analytics, and our mobile UX expertise, we crafted an experience that feels deeply familiar to existing customers while opening new opportunities for in-store engagement.


    Collage of app and dashboard users and angling

    'Using customer research, analytics, and our mobile UX expertise, we crafted an experience that feels deeply familiar to existing customers while opening new opportunities for in-store engagement.'


    Intelligent Product Discovery.

    With thousands of products spanning rods, reels, bait, and clothing, search and filter functionality was mission-critical. We designed and implemented a smart, layered filtering system allowing users to sort by type, brand, price, and even best-seller ranking — all within a few taps.

    To reduce friction and increase speed to purchase, we also introduced a ‘Quick Access’ screen. Based on customer input and usage data, this surfaced top categories and seasonal essentials right from the home screen — making the app as nimble as the anglers who use it.

    Commerce screen

    Building the customer experience.

    To keep things fresh and responsive to campaigns or inventory changes, we developed a dynamic Home Card system. These content blocks let the Angling Direct team promote offers, product ranges, and key events right on the app.

    It’s an easy-to-manage system on the backend, and a powerful way to personalise the app experience in real time — keeping customers engaged and returning. Integrated payment options including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe, and PayPal ensured checkout was equally frictionless.

    Fisherman using app
    Fisherman using app

    We developed a bespoke in-store digital experience working with iBeacon technology. When a customer walks into a store with the app installed, they receive a personalised push notification with exclusive in-store offers.


    Angling Direct Connect: iBeacon Store Experience.

    One of the standout innovations was the ‘Angling Direct Connect’ feature — a bespoke in-store digital experience powered by iBeacon technology.


    When customers walk into a store with the app installed, they receive a personalised push notification with exclusive in-store offers. Each store can customise its own Welcome Screen and offers, allowing for localised promotions without breaking brand consistency.

    Dashboard user
    Angling Direct iBeacon

    "Enhancing the customer experience across 44+ UK stores through advanced iBeacon technology."


    Sugar Rush was integral to the success of our App, both teams collaborated very well. 

     

    Commercial & Digital Director

    £35.7

    Million in UK online sales

    The App attracted 55,000 unique users in its first full year, accounted for up to 10.9% of sales participation.

    Collage of app and dashboard users

    The Result

    The app successfully extended the Angling Direct online experience to mobile, without compromise. Customers now have access to a seamless, fully-featured shopping journey whether they’re at home or deep in the wilderness — even with patchy signal.

    More importantly, the app became a bridge to physical stores. By turning digital notifications into real-world footfall and equipping stores with customisable tools to greet and convert customers, Sugar Rush helped transform mobile into a genuine omnichannel engine for Angling Direct.