Retail sales in 2019 reached £349 billion, with one-third of all consumer spending going through retail. Overall sales grew by 3.4%, and online sales specifically rose by 10%. Retail is an essential branch of the British economy, a versatile business option and we have a wide selection of shops for sale.
Retail property is either freehold (which means you own the property) or leasehold (which means you rent it). The business often valued based on the its track record of revenue and profitability, but other factors like location, footfall and stock are important in a valuation as well.
You don't need any specialist skills to work in the retail & shop sector because you'll learn a lot on the job. This means there are loads of options available and you can buy any type of shop you want. We have all sorts of different retail businesses for sale including newsagents, convenience stores, off-licenses and post offices. We pride ourselves on our retail sector experience, having helped hundreds of buyers find their perfect business
Why not take a look at our guide, How to Buy the Small Business That's Right for You, to get you started?
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