Independent Quilting Fabric Specialist with E-Commerce & Show Presence
£79,500
£241,658
£26,500
Overview
Relocatable
2015
- Excellent Reputation
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Low Overheads
- Strong Supplier Relationships
- Wide Variety of Products & Services
Opportunity to acquire an independent quilting & bag-making fabric specialist with national reach and a loyal customer base. This established quilting and sewing supplies business specialises in premium cotton quilting fabrics and carefully curated materials tailored to bag-making and creative sewing enthusiasts.
Business Highlights
• Turnover circa £250,000
• Specialist in high-quality cotton quilting fabrics and bag-making materials
• National mobile and show-based retail model
• Established e-commerce website plus Amazon and eBay presence
• Strong social media following (12,000+ across Facebook and Instagram)
• Loyal repeat domestic retail customer base
• Approximately £20,000 of curated quality stock included
• Relocatable and portable business model with low overheads
The business is offered as an asset sale, with no historic borrowing transferring to the purchaser, providing a clean and attractive acquisition opportunity. With strong brand recognition, an engaged and loyal audience, and a proven, portable operating structure, the business is well positioned for its next phase of growth under new ownership and fresh strategic direction.
With turnover of approximately £250,000, it serves a dedicated domestic retail customer base across the UK and Ireland.
Originally operated from a traditional retail premises, the business has successfully transitioned to a mobile, show-based and predominantly online model. Sales are generated via its own e-commerce website, Amazon and eBay platforms, supported by Google AdWords, regular email marketing, Facebook engagement and live video selling. The business also trades at national sewing and craft shows, reinforcing brand recognition and customer loyalty.
Operations are efficiently managed by 2 owner-directors, supported by one casual staff member. The model is fully relocatable and can be run from a business unit or home setting with adequate storage space. Trading peaks between September and April, reflecting the seasonal nature of indoor hobbies.
https://www.instagram.com/ohsewsweetshop/
https://www.facebook.com/Ohsewsweetshopuk
The business offers substantial scope for expansion under new ownership. A return to a fixed retail premises could reintroduce walk-in trade alongside the already established online revenue streams. Alternatively, the existing mobile and online model could be optimised to increase margins and streamline show attendance.
Digital growth opportunities include enhanced social media advertising, expanded Google campaigns, improved search engine optimisation and further development of Amazon and eBay channels. Introducing curated quilting bundles, bag-making kits or subscription concepts would deepen customer engagement and increase average order value.
Additional growth could be achieved through refined purchasing cycles to improve margin, selective recruitment to support scaling, and wider geographical show coverage.
Features
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
- Instagram: Yes
Location
- Limited Competition