Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK

Explore Retail Businesses for sale across the UK, including convenience stores, supermarkets, kiosks, patisseries, household‑goods shops, and specialist retail units. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to modernise, expand product ranges, or diversify services, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.

273 Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK


Phone and Vape Shop in Derbyshire

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Asking Price: £25,000 Turnover: £1,615

Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Derbyshire. The sales currently averages £1,615 p.w. with a Gross profit of 40% approx.

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Bridal Wear Shop in Hampshire

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Asking Price: £29,950 Turnover: £850

Excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Hampshire . The sales currently averages £850 p.w. with a Gross profit of 44% approx.

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Shoe Repairs and Key Cutting in Northamptonshire

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Asking Price: £55,000 Turnover: £1,900

Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Northamptonshire. The sales currently averages £1,700 - £2,100 p.w. (approx 40% shoe repairs) (clsoed 5 weeks per year for holidays)

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Convenience Store with Off Licence in West London

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Asking Price: £95,000 Turnover: £7,000

Situated end of parade, of shops, busy road, residential area, WEST LONDON. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 30% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICE £125 per week approx. PAY ZONE £80 per week approx.

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Old Established Gift and Card Shop in Norbury

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Asking Price: £35,000 Turnover: £3,600

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, close to schools, vibrant commuting hub, STREATHAM, LONDON SW16. The sales currently averages £3,600 p.w. with a Gross Profit of 57% approx.

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Newsagent and Off Licence in Reading

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Asking Price: £499,950 Turnover: £6,000

Situated in a small parade, main road trading position, densely populated residential area, READING, BERKSHIRE. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £5,500 - £6,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £300 p.w. We are further advised that the gross profit is in the region of 20%. The business at present sells on line scratch cards & on line lottery providing a commission of £30 approx per week.

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Italian Restaurant and Takeaway with Off Licence in Brockley

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Asking Price: £99,950 Turnover: £5,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, opposite railway station, residential & commercial area, FOREST HILL, LONDON, SE23. The sales currently averages £5,000 - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (10% online sales)

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Cafe Bakery plus Indian Food Takeaway in Surrey

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Asking Price: £60,000 Turnover: £1,050

Detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Surrey/Middlesex Borders. The sales currently averages £1,050 with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (5% via portals)

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Shops remain one of the UK’s most versatile and consistently in‑demand retail business types, offering strong trade from local residents, commuters, families, and customers seeking everyday goods, gifts, essentials, and specialist items. Whether you’re looking for a high‑street unit, a neighbourhood convenience shop, a niche retail outlet, or a mixed‑category store, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on shops for convenience, value, product variety, and personal service - creating steady footfall with clear peaks during weekends, after‑work periods, and seasonal retail events. Many shops benefit from loyal local clientele, strong margins on fast‑moving goods, and additional revenue from impulse purchases, add‑on sales, and complementary product ranges.

Operationally, shops offer buyers a flexible and scalable business model, with opportunities to grow through improved merchandising, expanded stock lines, online ordering, social‑media promotion, and partnerships with suppliers or local businesses. With predictable demand and the ability to tailor the offer to local needs, shops often deliver strong year‑round performance with long‑term growth potential.

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FAQ

1. What does a typical Shop offer?
Shops vary widely but generally provide everyday goods, specialist products, convenience items, or niche ranges depending on the business type and target market.

2. How profitable are Shops?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £1,500 to £20,000+, depending on location, product mix, footfall, and competition. Margins vary by sector, with accessories, gifts, and convenience items often performing strongly.

3. Who are the main customers for Shops?
Customers include local residents, commuters, families, tourists, and shoppers seeking convenience, specialist items, or value‑driven products.

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