Leasehold Soft Furnishings And Interiors Business For Sale

The Business Partnership is pleased to be appointed the sole selling agent for this well-established and respected business in the curtains, blinds and home interiors sector.

The business originated in the manufacture and retail of made to measure curtains. This bespoke service, also now includes blinds and installation. This accounts for approximately 80% of the annual sales. Nowadays this service is provided to both commercial clients as well as domestic customers.

Key to the curtain and blind market is the range of fabrics available from the business. A small selection of the range includes fabrics from Clarke & Clarke, iLiv, Harlequin, Scion, Villa Nova, Elenbach, Essente, Voyage and Prestigious Textiles. The extensive range of fabrics is a significant difference from other businesses operating in the sector enabling them to stand out from the competition in the East Midlands. They have 100’s of fabric books/hangers and these are included in the sale price.

Operating from a prime corner position, the premises benefit from excellent footfall and large duel aspect windows. There is free parking encouraging custom from outside the area and plenty of busy local shops. It is located in a well-populated and prosperous part of the city.

Over the years, the business has developed a strong and loyal customer base through the personal service provided to every customer. There is also regular commercial business – some of this coming from the ever-growing student accommodation providers.

One full-time employee and three part-time members of staff support the vendors. The part-time employees all serve customers in the retail shop. They are known for their knowledge of the products and their willingness to treat every customer and their needs in a personal way.

The full-time employee is a long serving, very experienced fitter. Included in the fitter’s role is the measurement of the windows and surrounds prior to the manufacture of the bespoke curtains or blinds. The final part of this role is the fitting of the chosen curtains or blinds to the highest standard.

Making up the team the vendors work with four self-employed machinists. The business can demonstrate a strong history of profitability. Currently the business has not pushed online sales, which represent a massive opportunity.

This business will make the ideal purchase for those already operating in this sector or those keen to join the curtains, blinds and home interiors sector.

Description:

Trading Hours:

Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Premises Details:

The premises are approximately 110m2 and all on the ground floor. They are modern throughout and the prime former plot has duel aspect window displays appealing to the large amount of passing footfall. The area is considered to be affluent and benefits from free parking for the numerous local shops and large local supermarket. The current lease runs until 2025 with a break clause in 2020.

Training Provided:

The vendors will work closely with the purchaser for an agreed period to ensure a smooth transition of the business and the customers.