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.

272 Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK


Convenience Store and Off Licence in Kent

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Asking Price: £115,000 Turnover: £9,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £9,000 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: NATIONAL LOTTERY £50 per week approx. PARCEL £150 per week approx. Advertising £150 pm approx.

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Music Instrument Sales Shop in Essex

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Asking Price: £79,500 Turnover: £3,500

Unopposed trading position, small industrial park with 8 units, rural village, Essex. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 45% approx. (95% online sales)

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Retail Bakery in Maida Vale

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Asking Price: £179,000 Turnover: £4,750

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, WESTBOURNE PARK, LONDON, W9. The sales currently averages £4,500 - £5,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 60% approx.

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Convenience Store with Huge Potential in Shropshire

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Asking Price: £99,500 Turnover: £6,250

Detached property, excellent trading position, residential area, Shropshire. The sales currently averages £6,00 p.w. - £6,500 p.w with a Gross profit of 22.5% approx. Wholesale newsbill £300 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx. EVRI PARCEL £175 per week approx.

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Main Post Office plus Card Shop in Westerham

Asking Price: £110,000 Turnover: £725 Post Office: £100,000

Excellent High Street trading position, office and commercial area, near WESTERHAM, SURREY. The sales currently averages £725 p.w. gross profit 60%. POST OFFICE income in the region of £100,000 p.a. approx.

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Convenience Store and Off Licence in South Wales

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Asking Price: £90,000 Turnover: £6,000

Unopposed prominent trading position, residential area, S. Wales. The sales currently averages £6,000 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: PAY POINT £10 per week approx.

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Convenience Store and Off Licence in Middlesex

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Asking Price: £135,000 Turnover: £6,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, MIDDLESEX. The sales currently averages £6,000 - £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% - 30% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx. PAY POINT PLUS £70 per week approx. EVERY £100 per week approx.

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Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour in Middlesex

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Asking Price: £35,000 Turnover: £3,750

Situated in a parade, busy road, not far from Railway Station & Rugby Ground & within easy walking distance of a college, MIDDLESEX. The sales currently averages £3,500 - £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (50% via portals)

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Newsagent with Off Licence plus Post Office in Hertfordshire

Asking Price: £175,000 Turnover: £8,000 Post Office: £13,200

Situated in a small parade, excellent trading position, residential area, clsoe to 3 schools, Herts. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 27% approx. Lucrative Wholesale newsbill £3,100 p.w. POST OFFICE income in the region of £13,200 p.a. approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £30 per week approx.

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Unopposed Convenience Store with Off Licence in Hertfordshire

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Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £7,000

Situated in a small parade, unopposed trading position, residential area, Hertfordshire. The sales currently averages £6,800 - £7,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35 - 40% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £50 per week approx. PAY POINT £10 per week approx. RELAY starting soon

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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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