Leasehold Profitable Shopfitting Supplies Retail Wholesale Equipment Business Preston For Sale

Key Features:

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Turnover – £1.3M

Asking Price: £400,000 plus SAV

Tenure: Leasehold

Reason for Sale: Early Retirement

Exceptional Growth Potential

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, highly successful shopfitting supplies business operating from a substantial and prominently positioned warehouse showroom in Preston, Lancashire.

The business supplies an extensive range of new and refurbished retail equipment to customers nationwide and benefits from strong brand recognition, excellent transport links, and high levels of repeat business.

With a large physical footprint, strong financial performance, and multiple growth avenues, this business represents an ideal acquisition for trade buyers, investors, or ambitious owner-operators seeking a scalable and profitable platform.

Overview:

Business Type: Shopfitting Supplies, Retail Equipment & Fit-Out Solutions

Established: Long-established (34 years) and well-known trading business

Ownership: Limited Company

Opening Hours

• Monday – Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Wednesday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Employees: 5 Full-Time and 1 Part-Time

Premises: Large Leasehold Warehouse with offices and Showroom Facilities

Lease Terms: Approx. £6,500 per month (new lease to be assigned)

Business Rates: Approx. £15,000 per annum

The business has been built on strong operational systems, excellent customer service, and a reputation for reliability, flexibility, and value.

Products & Services:

The business provides a comprehensive range of shopfitting and retail display solutions, serving multiple sectors across the UK.

Core Offerings

• New and quality used shop fittings
• Garment rails and clothing display systems
• Display cupboards, shelving, and racking
• Serving counters and pharmacy equipment
• Glass display cabinets
• Storage and back-of-house equipment
• Supply complete retail shop packages

Additional Services

• Uplift and recycling of redundant equipment
• Nationwide sourcing and logistics
• Supply of bespoke and specialist equipment

Market & Customers:

Target Market: Independent retailers, national chains, hospitality operators, start-ups, and fit-out contractors

Customer Base: Predominantly B2B

Geographical Reach: Local, regional, and national

Market Position: Leading regional supplier with growing national reputation

Competition: Fragmented market; business benefits from scale and inventory depth

Market Trends: Growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective retail solutions

The business enjoys high levels of repeat custom, long-term client relationships, and strong referral business.

Financial Information:

Turnover – £1,399,000 per annum

Detailed accounts available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.

Premises, Operations & Systems:

The business operates from a purpose-adapted warehouse, with offices and showrooms extending to approximately 14,000 sq ft.

Key Features

• Highly visible standalone retail warehouse
• Extensive racking and shelving throughout
• Reception and customer service area
• Main office and manager’s office
• Staff canteen and breakout facilities
• Multiple W/C and wash areas
• CCTV, roller shutters, and alarm systems
• Large rear car park for loading and collections with a fork lift truck included
• Multiple roller shutter access points

Additional Office Space

Three further offices with separate access, including kitchen/dining area and two offices, suitable for subletting or expansion.

Staff Structure:

5 Full-Time and 1 Part-Time members of staff.

Growth Opportunities:

Significant and clearly identifiable growth opportunities include:

• Expansion into catering and hospitality equipment
• Introduction of joinery and installation services
• Turnkey retail fit-out solutions
• Enhanced digital marketing and online sales
• National contract and framework agreements
• Logistics and delivery expansion
• Subletting surplus office space

These opportunities offer substantial upside potential for new ownership.

Reason For Sale:

The business has now become available to the market to allow our client to take early retirement.

Location Overview: Preston, Lancashire:

Preston is a major commercial, administrative, and educational centre within Lancashire and the wider North West of England.

With a population of over 140,000 and a catchment area extending across Central Lancashire, the city provides a strong and diverse customer base for retail and commercial enterprises.

The city benefits from exceptional transport infrastructure, including immediate access to the M6, M55, M65 and M61 motorway networks, providing fast links to Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and the wider UK.

Preston railway station is a key regional hub, offering direct services to London Euston, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Manchester and Liverpool airports are also within convenient driving distance.

Preston has undergone significant regeneration and inward investment in recent years, with major developments across retail, leisure, residential, and commercial sectors.

The city centre features a strong mix of national retailers, independent traders, office occupiers, and hospitality venues, creating consistent footfall and commercial activity.

The presence of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), with over 35,000 students and staff, further supports the local economy and drives demand for retail, catering, and commercial services. This provides additional opportunities for businesses supplying shopfitting, display, and commercial equipment.

The local economy is well diversified, with strong representation in education, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, logistics, and retail.

This economic resilience helps to insulate businesses from sector-specific downturns.

The business occupies a prominent and highly accessible position close to Preston city centre in a strong retail location.

The site benefits from excellent visibility, ease of access for customers and delivery vehicles, ample parking, and proximity to key commercial districts.

Its location is ideally suited to serving both local and national clients.

Confidentiality & Disclaimer:

All information is confidential and provided for prospective purchasers only. No warranty is given as to accuracy. Buyers must rely on their own investigations and professional advisers.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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