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.

277 Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK


Cafe and Dessert Parlour in East Sussex

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Asking Price: £185,000 Turnover: £8,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and tourist area, East Sussex. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. (increasing to £15,000 in summer months) with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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Convenience Store with Off Licence in North Yorkshire

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Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £2,250

Semi-detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, North Yorkshire. The sales currently averages £2,000 - £2,500 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 £30 per week approx. PAY ZONE £10 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICE £250 - £300 per week approx.

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Convenience Store and Sandwich Bar in Dover

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Asking Price: £47,500 Turnover: £1,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, DOVER, KENT. The sales currently averages £1,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. P Sandwich Bar by the owner the turnover currently averages £500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx. It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is terrific potential to increase the sales by introducing alcohol and Vapes

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Off Licence in Wood Green

Asking Price: £60,000 Turnover: £6,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, WOOD GREEN, LONDON, N22. The sales currently averages £6,500 p.w. G.P. 30 %

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Convenience Store and Off Licence in West Sussex

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Asking Price: £67,500 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential area, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £5,000 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: NATIONAL LOTTERY £20 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICES £25 per week approx.

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Convenience Store plus Vapes in Holland Park

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Asking Price: £250,000 Turnover: £11,000

Situated in a terrace, residential & commercial area, sought after HOLLAND PARK, LONDON, W11. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £10,000 / £12,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase in the right hands. We understand the gross profit is in excess of 50%. In our opinion there is also potential to introduce the sale of wines, beers & spirits, subject obviously to obtaining the necessary Premises Licence plus landlords' permission for the sale of wines, beers & spirits & obviously subject to obtaining the necessary Personal Licence.

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Post Office with Off Licence and Convenience Groceries in Hampshire

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Asking Price: £325,000 Turnover: £1,100 Post Office: £60,000

Picturesque Village location, within the South Downs National Park, offering stunning countryside views and walking trails, main road trading position, residential area, HAMPSHIRE. The sales currently averages £1,100 p.w. with a Gross profit of 40% approx. POST OFFICE, core payment plus commission, income in the region of £60,000 p.a. approx. (including outreach Post Office)

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Convenience Store with Off Licence and Post Office in Cambridge

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Asking Price: £149,500 Turnover: £6,000 Post Office: £28,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx. Wholesale newsbill £100 p.w. POST OFFICE income in the region of £28,500 p.a. approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £40 per week approx.

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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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