Card and gift store for sale in Aldridge town centre with growth potential
Aldridge, West Midlands
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
634012
- Reference
CS0305 / Rightbiz
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- Leasehold: £39,950
- Rent: £15,000 (£1,250 per month)
- Turnover: £104,000 (£2,000 per week)
- Profit: On request
Key Features
- Town Centre location
- Established Business
- Large Business for Sale
- Potential for Alternative Use
Business Details
Thriving Gift & Card Shop in Aldridge Town Centre – High Footfall & Prime Location!
Established cards and gifts shop in a prime high street location, run part-time by owners. Strong profit margins (64%) with scope to grow by extending hours and opening Sundays. Ideal owner-operator opportunity.
Mailbox Estates is delighted to offer this long-established and much-loved Cards & Gifts business, proudly operated by the current owners for over 18 years. Ideally positioned in a prime high street location, the shop enjoys excellent visibility, strong footfall, and a loyal customer base, making it an attractive opportunity for a new owner-operator or investor.
🔑 Business Highlights
Part-Time Operation
Currently managed by a husband-and-wife team, each working just 16 hours per week. Significant potential exists to grow the business by increasing staffing or extending trading hours.
Strong Profit Margins
Gross profit margin recently improved to an impressive 64%, up from 55%.
Untapped Growth Potential
Extended trading hours, including later evenings, Sundays, and bank holidays, could substantially increase turnover.
Diverse Product Range
In addition to cards and gifts, the shop offers a well-curated selection of premium candles, personalised items, accessories, mugs, and more.
💼 Ideal Ownership Opportunity
This business is perfectly suited for a full-time owner-operator, couple, or family-run setup looking to build on an already successful foundation. Alternatively, the well-located premises could be re-purposed for other retail ventures, such as:
-Convenience Store
-Vape Shop
-Beauty Salon
-Or any other retail format
📍 Prime Location
Located in a popular retail parade with high pedestrian traffic.
Surrounded by well-known national retailers including Morrisons, Costa Coffee, Boots, WH Smith, and Iceland.
Benefits from strong local trade and consistent commercial activity.
📊 Financial Overview
Average Weekly Retail Sales: £2,000 (based on part-time hours)
Gross Profit Margin: 64%
🏢 Premises Details
Total Size: Approx. 1,312 sq ft / 122 sq m
Ground Floor Retail Area: 612 sq ft
First Floor: Office, stockroom, and kitchen
Rear Access: Dedicated delivery access with private owner parking
💷 Lease & Overheads
Rent: £15,000 per annum
Lease: 5 years remaining (renewable)
Service Charge: £1,268.98 per quarter (including VAT)
Business Rates: Eligible for Small Business Rates Relief (currently nil)
👥 Staffing
Run by the current husband-and-wife owners on a part-time basis
Supported by one part-time staff member
🕒 Trading Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (with potential to open Sundays and holidays to increase revenue)
💼 Sale Details
Stock: Payable in addition at valuation
Fixtures & Fittings: Included in the sale
Legal Fees: Each party to bear their own costs. Landlord’s legal costs to be split equally.
📌 Next Steps
Full trading information available to serious buyers upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
A non-refundable deposit will be required to secure the sale
Strictly no direct approach to staff or owners
Viewings by appointment only
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