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.

278 Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK


Convenience Store with Post Office in Surrey

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Asking Price: £79,500 Turnover: £2,000 Post Office: £50,000

Excellent trading position, sought after residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 24% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £50,000 p.a. approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx.

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Newsagent and Off Licence in Merseyside

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Asking Price: £47,000 Turnover: £3,600

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, close to station and 2 bus stops, Merseyside. The sales currently averages £3,600 p.w. with a Gross profit of 27% - 30% approx. Wholesale newsbill £300 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £40 per week approx. PAY ZONE £10 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICES £200 per month approx. WESTERN UNION £350- £400 per month approx.

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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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Old Established Fishmongers in West Sussex

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Asking Price: £80,000 Turnover: £4,200

Occupying a corner position, excellent affluent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £4,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 40% approx.

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Convenience Store and Off Licence in Surrey

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Asking Price: £210,000 Turnover: £9,500

Main road trading position, residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £9,000 p.w. - £10,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. Wholesale newsbill £150 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: BUS PASSES £100 per week approx.

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Picture Framers and Art Gallery in Tring

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Asking Price: £29,995 Turnover: £1,270

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, TRING, Herts. The sales currently averages £1,270 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx.

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Convenience Store plus Off Licence in West Midlands

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Asking Price: £95,000 Turnover: £8,000

Situated end of parade on a busy main road, residential area, near primary school with real estates, solicitors & pizza takeaway nearby, WEST MIDLANDS. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 22% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PARCEL SERVICES £65 per week approx. NATIONAL LOTTERY £55 per week approx. ADVERTISING £50 per week approx ATM £25 per week approx.

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Coffee Shop in Croydon

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Asking Price: £367,500 Turnover: £2,500

Situated sought after locality, office area, CROYDON, SURREY. The business is situated in an expanding area. The sales currently averages £2,000 - £2,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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Discount Store plus Household Goods in Merton Abbey

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Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £2,750

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, expanding area with houses being built nearby plus offices, SOUTH WIMBLEDON, LONDON, SW19. The sales currently averages £2,500 - £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx.

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Why Buy a Shop?

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.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK shops since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.


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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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