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.

267 Retail Businesses For Sale in the UK


Convenience Store and Post Office in Warwickshire

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Asking Price: £400,000 Turnover: £3,600 Post Office: £15,000

Semi-detached property, excellent trading position, residential area, North Warwickshire. The sales currently averages £3,600 p.w. Wholesale newsbill £600 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £15,000 p.a. approx. (including 5k fixed rural payment.)

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Convenience Store with Off Licence and Post Office in Cambridgeshire

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Asking Price: £155,000 Turnover: £6,000 Post Office: £28,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, 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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Specialist International Grocers in Essex

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Asking Price: £450,000 Turnover: £27,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Essex. The sales currently averages £25,000 p.w. - £30,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 31.5% approx.

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Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour in Essex

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Asking Price: £50,000 Turnover: £3,750

Situated in a parade, prime trading position, near by large multiples including McDonald's, Pound Land, Savers, ESSEX. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w.- £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Most Attractive Newsagent and Off Licence in Hertfordshire

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Asking Price: £680,000 Turnover: £5,250

Main road trading position, sought after residential area, HERTFORDSHIRE. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover currently averages £5,000 - £5,500 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £40 p.w. We are further advised that the gross profit is in the region of 25% approx. In addition, the business is agents for the sale of on line national lottery tickets plus scratch cards & we understand this provides a commission of approximately £50 p.w.

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Licensed Coffee Shop and Delicatessen in North London

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Asking Price: £130,000 Turnover: £3,750

Situated in a parade, main road trading position, office, commercial and residential area with the benefit of 2 colleges nearby, close to Underground Station, NORTH LONDON. The sales currently averages £3,500 - £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 40% approx.

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Convenience Store with Butchers in West London

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Asking Price: £350,000 Turnover: £16,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, WEST LONDON. The sales currently averages £16,000 - £30,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx.

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Immaculate Convenience Store in Kent

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Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £6,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. Wse are advised the vendor has recently submitted applications for National Lottery and Paypoint agencies.

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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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