Long-Established and Beloved High Street Cards, Gifts & Jewellery Business
£40,000
£159,928
£14,796
Overview
Leasehold
1999
- Excellent Reputation
- Friendly & Professional Team
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Well Equipped Business
- Spacious Premises
Trading successfully since 1999, this charming High Street retail business offers a thoughtfully curated range of products, including cards, gifts, and jewellery. It enjoys a loyal customer base alongside steady passing trade, thanks to its prime location on the busy A636.
Renowned for its extensive choice, excellent value, and warm, friendly service, the shop has built a strong reputation within the community. It is particularly distinguished by its unique range of handmade cards for special occasions, an offering that sets it apart from other retailers. With no direct competitors in the immediate area, the business continues to benefit from repeat custom and strong local recognition.
The shop is further supported by a social media presence, with over 1,300 Facebook followers, complementing word-of-mouth recommendations and high-street visibility. Attractive in-store displays highlight the wide variety of cards, gifts, and jewellery, appealing to both regular visitors and new customers passing through.
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a profitable, long-standing and community-rooted business with significant scope for growth under new ownership. The vendor is also willing to support the transition with part-time involvement to ensure continuity.
Situated in Denby Dale, this long-standing gift shop has traded for over two decades. Cards account for 48% of turnover, gifts 36%, and jewellery 16%, with typical mark-ups of at least 2.5 times.
The business operates from a stone-built semi-detached premises on a busy main road with parking opposite. The ground floor features a good-sized retail area with attractive product displays and a service counter, while the cellar provides additional retail space alongside a stock room, kitchen, and toilet.
Décor is modern throughout, with stone-effect flooring on the ground floor, wood-effect flooring in the cellar, and contemporary lighting.
The shop is operated by the vendor, supported by five part-time staff who manage day-to-day operations. Long-standing supplier relationships ensure consistent quality and variety, and all equipment is included in the sale.
Opportunities include the development of an online sales platform to capture wider market reach and additional marketing efforts such as creating a dedicated website to attract new customers.
Given its well-regarded name locally and trusted brand, there is scope to open a second location within the region.
Further staffing could support increased service hours or development of new product lines.
Seasonal peaks around Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day provide opportunity for targeted promotions.
The strong local customer base, lack of direct competition, and a reputation for quality position this business well for sustainable growth and enhanced profitability.
Features
Reputation
- Google: 4.5
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
Location
- High Street Location
- High Footfall
- Nearby Car Parking
- Good Transport Links
- Limited Competition