Modern Newsagent in Prime Location for Sale in Southport Merseyside
Southport, Merseyside
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
649285
- Reference
B09567 / Rightbiz
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- Leasehold: £54,999
- Turnover: £201,600 (£3,877 per week)
- Profit: £60,480 (30% Profit margin)
Business Details
Buzzing Retail Opportunity – Modern Newsagent in Prime Southport Spot
BusinessPlease quote reference B09567
CoGoGo is delighted to bring to the market Smithies, a vibrant and well-established newsagent positioned in the heart of Southport.
Trading successfully for seven years under current ownership, this business has built a dependable local following and benefits from consistent footfall.
Smithies offers a modern convenience retail experience, catering to daily essentials, newspapers, magazines, and impulse purchases. The business presents a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to step into a profitable setup, with clear scope to expand product lines, introduce additional services, or enhance digital presence.
This is a genuine retirement sale, making it an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic buyer to inject fresh ideas and take the business to the next level.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Location
Situated on Hoghton Street in Southport, the business enjoys a busy high street position surrounded by a mix of retail outlets, hospitality venues, and residential areas, ensuring strong and consistent footfall.
Premises
The business operates from a well-presented retail unit, fitted to suit a modern convenience offering. The layout is practical and customer-friendly, allowing for efficient service and product display.
This building is 2 floors. The 1st floor has a stock room, office and a kitchen area and the 2nd floor has two bedrooms with a bathroom. If you want to change the space into residential you will need to apply to the council.
Tenure
Leasehold Opportunity. The rent is £1,299 per month.
Hours
The current trading hours are:
Monday to Saturday - 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Staff
The business is run by the owner with support as required.
Financial Profile
We are advised that the business generates a turnover of £201,600 with a net profit of £60,480.
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