Discount Retailer Specialising In Pet And Plant Supplies For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Established as discount retailer 15 years ago
• Castle Donnington enjoys the Download festival every year which attracts over 70,000 rock fans from all over the world
• Annual fairs such as the Wakes fair brings thousands of people through the village
• Product mix and blend varied in line with changing consumer tastes
• Retail site for many years
• Acquired by vendor 2 years ago as value retail shop
• Niche markets within pet supplies, electrical retail and plants, firmly established


REASON FOR SALE

• Vendor wish to concentrate on alternative business interests in London

PRODUCTS

• Pet foods and supplies including medicines
• Household goods
• Toiletries
• Toys and games
• Discounted goods
• Plants & small exotic trees
• Cards
• Electrical items – including light fittings
• Wide range of watch batteries fitted
• Electronic components

SERVICES

• Deliveries undertaken
• Goods sourced to customer order

STRENGTHS

• Established retail presence within the town
• Excellent trading location with favourable rent and zero rates
• Website
• Limited competition in town with no rival pet shop
• Solid financial performance
• Only shop that sells electronic components in the village












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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

• Leasehold 5 years
• 4 years remaining
• Rental £1,575 per quarter
• Rates Nil

Location:

• Prominent corner position on the High Street in Castle Donnington
• Close to a range of complementary individual businesses but with limited competition
• Within easy access of the motorway network; close to East Midlands airport
• Ample street parking within the vicinity and free parking in town
• Passing customers from the airport and local villages
• The business is well supported by the local community in this picturesque village

Premises details:

• Prominently sited retail shop with a high street location
• Retail shop area with two distinct areas
• Sales counter
• Double window display
• Racking and shelving appropriate to trade
• Store
• WC
• Cellar
• Small kitchen to the rear

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Additional opening on Sundays or evenings
• Variation of product range with introduction of new lines
• Additional business development activities
• Premises could be suitable for refurbishment
• Local racetrack has increased number of race days in 2012
• Development of additional niche markets

Trading hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
• Wednesday and Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm
• Sunday closed

Employees:

• Family run by husband and wife team