Retailer & Mail Order-Shooting & Country Clothing Business For Sale

Business description

This superb and diverse business was first established back in 1990 initially attending country fairs and agricultural shows. The business quickly developed from this and the current owners opened their first retail outlet in 1993. Since then the business has grown and carved out a superb reputation both regionally and nationally as a major supplier of quality discounted products in the Lake District. As part of this development the business has developed its own unique brand of country and shooting wear which perfectly compliments the many leading brands of outdoor wear it currently stocks.
The business now resides in a superb purpose build retail building, circa 2400 square feet, with parking for over 25 cars and an on site coffee shops that serves food and beverages to make the shopping experience a truly pleasurable and comfortable one, each and every visit. The shop is currently sub-let by the vendors who earn a rental income but have no involvement in its day to day running.
The business stocks a very substantial range of countrywear, outdoor and shooting clothing and accessories including coats, jackets, trousers/breeks, waistcoats, leggings, treggings, caps, boots, jumpers, shirts, gloves, shoes and hats. Goods can be purchased from the shop as well as the countrywear and shooting wear ranges being available to buy online or via mail order

Property information

Location:

The business operates from superb retail premises purpose built by the owners just a few years back. The business is positioned on a main A road on the edge of the town and very close to the motorway. It has good signage and has parking for over 25 cars. The premises are situated over two floors. The ground floor is mainly retail (outdoor wear) with the coffee shop and kitchen, small office, stock room and customer toilets. The first floor offers further retail floor space and currently houses the countrywear and shooting wear. Total floor space is approx. 4500 square feet. The building is fully air-conditioned, has superb fixtures and fittings and has excellent thermal properties.

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 continuing to develop the “own brand” programme as well as pursuing various licensing opportunities that may exist to introduce new brands into the marketplace.
The web site is also a great potential source of new clients, further investment in updating the site to increase the product range and its exposure would generate additional revenues.

Competition / Market:

The business utilises local press as well as several national shooting magazines (mail-order) to advertise its products and services. It also has a highly informative website that allows for secure online purchasing. In addition to this it regularly sends out mailshots and up to date catalogues to its large customer base.

Support & training:

Full support and training will be provided for a period of time to be negotiated prior t o sale.

Reasons for selling:

The owners wish to spend more time in their property abroad.