Retail Businesses For Sale in South East

South East England offers a strong mix of prosperous towns, coastal communities, and high‑growth commercial centres. Areas such as Maidstone, Guildford, Crawley, Brighton, and Chichester attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for affluence, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes South East an attractive location for buyers seeking retail businesses for sale, supported by a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

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Ultra Modern Convenience Store with Off Licence in Kent

Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £2,000

Situated in a small parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Kent. The sales when trading £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PAY POINT £10 per week approx. PAY ZONE £10 per week approx.

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Convenience Store plus Off Licence in Kent

Asking Price: £210,000 Turnover: £14,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, opposite main bus stop, town centre, KENT. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £14,500 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase in the right hands, Wholesale newsbill £350 p.w. We are further advised that the gross profit is in the region of 20%. The business is agents for the sale of on line national lottery tickets plus scratchcards & this we understand provides a commission of approximately £125 p.w. The business also has Paypoint/Pay Zone provides a commission of approximately £100 per month.

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Post Office with Cards and Stationary in West Sussex

Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £2,000 Post Office: £61,500

Occupying a corner position, excellent trading position, residential and commercial area, W Sussex. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £61,500 p.a. approx.

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Modern Bakery & Cake Shop in Ramsgate

Asking Price: £15,000 Turnover: £1,000

Semi-detached property, excellent High Street trading position, residential and commercial area, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, Kent. WE ARE INFORMED by the owner WHEN TRADING the turnover averaged £1,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Well fitted Convenience Store and Off Licence in Sittingbourne

Asking Price: £79,500 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT. We understand from the vendor that the town is currently under significant redevelopment, which should add to future footfall. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover currently averages £5,000 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase. Wholesale newsbill £500 p.w.

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Well Established Convenience Store in Erith

Asking Price: £625,000 Turnover: £7,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, ERITH, Kent. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. - £8,000 p.w. INCREASING with a Gross profit of 22.5% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £75 per week approx. BUS PASSES £125 per week approx.

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Card Gift and Stationary Shop in Orpington

Asking Price: £50,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, ORPINGTON, Kent. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. We are advised a the vendor has sublet a small part of the premises and in return the vendor receives £850 pcm WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: DHLPROCESSING POINT £250 per month UPS PARCEL SERVICES £100 per month approx. NATIONAL LOTTERY £50 per week approx. ATM £20 per month There is potential and local demand to introduce groceries, vapes, tobacco beers, wines and spirits subject to Landlord and Local Authority consent.

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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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Explore Retail Businesses for sale across South East, 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.


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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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