Are these stores franchises, like I believe the 'place that cannot be mentioned' stores are?
Would explain a lot; generally cheaper to employ family labour, who may not necessarily be fishing orientated......
I'm imagining the margins are very slim.......especially once the franchise fees and rent are paid......
Strangely perhaps, the one in Coffs has excellent stock and friendly, if not necessarily well-informed staff. Mind you, the competition here is monumental!