Market-Leading UK Spanish E-Commerce Specialist
£50,000
£159,858
£16,654
Overview
Relocatable
2007
- Excellent Reputation
- Huge Growth Potential
- Strong Supplier Relationships
- Wide Variety of Products & Services
- Locally Sourced Products
An award-recognised UK e-commerce retailer specialising in authentic Spanish gourmet food, wine, kitchenware and perfumery. The business trades through its own website and selected online marketplaces, operating a proven, fully relocatable model.
Offering a carefully curated, one-stop Spanish range, approximately 95% of products are unique in the UK, creating strong differentiation and limited direct competition. Long-standing relationships with prestigious Spanish suppliers, all personally vetted for quality and provenance, underpin the brand’s authenticity and reputation.
With a loyal database of 8,000+ customers and around 60% repeat business, revenues are diversified across its website, Amazon, eBay, Not On The High Street and live events. In stronger trading years, the business has generated turnover in excess of £225,000, demonstrating its revenue potential, and has shown resilience through both Brexit and Covid while maintaining efficient 24–48-hour fulfilment.
The UK market for authentic Spanish products remains relatively underdeveloped, presenting clear growth potential. Offered for sale due to retirement, the owners will provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover of this stable, profitable and portable operation.
Leasehold premises in Dorchester (c. 525 sq ft) supporting stock holding, fulfilment and office functions at £5,000 p.a. plus 10% service charge, on a rolling lease with 6-month notice. Fully relocatable model with typical wholesale inventory of £20,000–£30,000 (additional to sale price).
Direct import model (c.95% from Spain) built on 16 years of established supplier relationships and continuous range development aligned to Spanish and global food trends. Strong expertise in maximising revenue from food fairs and live events. Multichannel sales via website and marketplaces with 24/7 trading and 24–48 hour dispatch. Subcontractor support during peak periods.
Owned 50/50 by 2 directors overseeing sourcing, logistics, marketing and finance, supported by 2 part-time staff. Comprehensive operational documentation ensures smooth transition, with 2–6 weeks’ structured handover support offered.
There is clear potential to accelerate digital growth through increased paid social activity, enhanced PPC campaigns and expansion into emerging platforms such as TikTok. Further marketplace optimisation and deeper use of social commerce would increase brand visibility and sales conversion.
Expansion into the wholesale market represents a significant opportunity. Increased focus on delicatessens, restaurants, farm shops and corporate gifting could meaningfully grow revenues. Hiring a dedicated business development resource would accelerate this channel.
Food fairs and live events have been a strong revenue driver and offer further upside with greater investment and strategic scheduling. Expansion into Europe and international shipping would broaden the addressable market. Spanish perfumery, already the widest UK range, also presents scope for further range growth and margin enhancement.
Features
Key Information
- List Marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Notonthehighstreet
- Products Sold: Food - Deli, Health & Beauty, Homeware
Reputation
- Google: 4.8
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
- Instagram: Yes
Location
- Office Based
- Limited Competition