Retail Businesses For Sale in Leicester

Leicester offers a lively city‑centre environment with strong retail activity, diverse demographics and excellent transport links. Its mix of independents and national brands attracts steady footfall. Buyers value Leicester’s reliable demand and long‑term commercial appeal.

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

3 Retail Businesses For Sale in Leicester


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Convenience Store with Off Licence in Leicestershire

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Asking Price: £600,000 Turnover: £11,000

Spacious end of terrace property, residential area LEICESTERSHIRE. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover is currently in the region of £10,000 - £12,000 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £250/£300 p.w.

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Traditional Newsagent in Leicestershire

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Asking Price: £149,500 Turnover: £7,000

Situated in a small parade, unopposed trading position, residential area, LEICESTERSHIRE. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% - 30% approx. Wholesale newsbill £1,200 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £140 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICES £200 per month approx. It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is terrific potential to increase the sales by introducing alcohol.

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Post Office Local in Leicestershire

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Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £1,650 Post Office: £109,000

Shopping centre locality, excellent trading position, LEICESTERSHIRE. The sales currently averages £1,650 p.w. from the convenience shop, plus Coffee Shop recently introduced. Gross profit 40%. POST OFFICE income in the region of £109,000 p.a. approx.

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Areas We Cover in Leicester

We list Retail Businesses for sale throughout Leicester, including Oadby, Knighton, Highfields, Aylestone, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road (A50), Leicester Forest East, Westcotes, Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston, Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington, Ratby, Groby, Newtown Linford, Scraptoft, Anstey, Billesdon, Gaddesby, Hungarton, Rearsby, Tilton on the Hill, Tugby, Cropston, Thurcaston, Rothley, Barkby, Syston, Blaby, Great Glen, Fleckney, Kibworth, Peatling Magna, Countesthorpe, Whetstone, Kirby Muxloe, Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston, Narborough, Enderby.

As a Nationwide agency, we support buyers and sellers in every region, with dedicated coverage across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire market.

Looking to Sell a Shop in Leicester?

Sell a Shop in Leicester Selling a Shop in Leicester deserves a strategy that delivers results, and that's exactly what we provide. As a nationwide agency with decades of experience, we combine targeted multi-site advertising, a large database of active buyers, and a free, confidential valuation service to help you achieve the best possible sale. With our No Sale No Fee approach, you only pay on success - giving you a risk-free, professional route to market. Find out more »

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.

Explore Retail Businesses for sale across Leicester, 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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