School Uniform and Workwear Retailer Covering South East England

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and long-established school uniform and workwear retailer, ideally located in South East England.

Established for more than 25 years, the business has developed an excellent reputation for the quality of its products, reliable service and high standards of customer care. It benefits from a loyal and well-established client base, strong financial performance and considerable potential for further growth.

The business currently supplies uniforms to approximately 35–40 schools located within close proximity of the premises. With more than 130 schools throughout the surrounding area, there is significant scope for an ambitious purchaser to secure additional supply agreements and substantially increase the company’s market share.

Alongside its core school uniform offering, the business provides an excellent platform from which to expand into a range of complementary product areas. Potential growth opportunities include:

• Corporate clothing and branded workwear
• Rugby and football kits
• T-shirt printing and personalised garments
• Leisurewear
• Dancewear and dance shoes
• Additional school and sportswear supply contracts

The business also benefits from a strong online presence, including an established and profitable Amazon shop that generates consistent additional revenue. This provides an incoming purchaser with a proven digital sales channel and further scope to increase online marketing and e-commerce activity.

An additional satellite shop operates from within a local school. This outlet opens once a week during term time and by appointment throughout the school holidays, providing a convenient service for parents and an additional income stream for the business.

The operation is conducted from impressive and well-equipped commercial premises that are ideally suited to the current level of trade and provide the space and facilities required to support further expansion.

The opportunity is available on either a freehold or leasehold basis:

Freehold purchase price: £549,000 plus stock at valuation, to include both the business and the commercial premises.

Leasehold purchase price: £250,000 plus stock at valuation.

Under the leasehold option, the purchaser will be offered a minimum 10-year Full Repairing and Insuring lease, with an annual rent of £25,000.

The business achieved a latest annual turnover of approximately £697,000, with an impressive gross profit margin of 39.62%.

Offered for sale due to the owners’ retirement, this represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a reputable, profitable and scalable business operating within a resilient and consistently in-demand marketplace.

The current owners are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition and will provide a comprehensive handover period to the successful purchaser.

This is a strictly confidential sale. Further information will only be released to genuinely interested parties following the completion of Sovereign’s standard confidentiality and buyer-registration procedures.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

• 2025/26 Annual turnover circa £697, with high 39.62% GP
• Freehold and Leasehold option available
• Substantial opportunities to diversify and increase revenue
• Established for over 25 years
• Impressive, well equipped, commercial premises
• Good reputation for its excellent customer service
• Genuine retirement sale