Independent Sports Retail Clothing Equipment Footwear For Sale

Business description

Long established, this enthusiastic family business retails an extensive collection of the highest quality sports clothing, equipment and footwear. Based in a prime location the store has established itself as a leading provider of sports clothing and related equipment, boasting some of the most competitive prices for today’s top brand equipment, footwear and clothing. The company retails a variety of brands to suit most budgets, and has gained an excellent reputation, and has plenty of return custom from loyal customers.

The comprehensive selection of products on offer by this well loved shop represents excellent value for money in relative terms maintaining higher added value margins for its owner. Today the business has an impressive and growing database of regular customers and a reputation for retailing the most wanted, up to date, products at everyday low prices.

The store is very well stocked to ensure clients requirements can be met on demand. Behind the scenes, the administration of the business includes and excellent computerised stock control system and bar coding

Property information

Location:

The Prime retail store operates from leasehold premises over three levels, with circa 2,400 sq ft ground floor sales space, first floor storage office and canteen, plus basement storage.

Leasehold the rent is €91,000 per annum, rates €8,000 per annum, office and canteen on separate 3 year lease €6,000 per annum.

Other information

Expansion potential:

There is unlimited potential within this business; the expansion possibilities are endless due to the fact the company’s structure and premises are such so as to accommodate growth into new areas. The opportunity is ripe for a new owner to broaden the services and products still further by expanding into buying in younger sports fashion pieces and attending more trade shows. The business could also target the highly lucrative camping, biking or walking markets to name but a few.

Competition / Market:

Most business is generated from customer referrals and word of mouth recommendations, bearing strong testimony to the business’s excellent reputation. The business would benefit from a comprehensive and attractive website, detailing the merchandise. Additional advertising could be advantageous through traditional means of radio, ensuring good publicity.

Support & training:

The owner is hoping to retire

Reasons for selling:

Full support and training will be provided to the successful purchaser.

Trading hours:

9.00 am – 6.00 pm Six days per week