Hilton Smythe is delighted to offer to the market Dorset Schoolwear.
The very well established business was founded in 1996 and later purchased by our client in 2019 who is now selling to concentrate on other business interests.
Dorset Schoolwear offers good quality school uniforms, local sports club kits and kits for well-known clubs/organisations.
The sale of the business includes the following equiptment-
4 x Dell Pc’s
2 x Cash registers
3 x HP Laser Printers
2 x Zebra Printers
1 x Seiko Smart Label Printer
CCTV System
Air Conditioning System
2 x Shop Counters
All Office furniture
All Retail Fitting and Fixtures
All Store Room Racking
Company Domain Name
Dedicated E-Commerce site (Linked to Epos)
Intellectual copyright on all product photos
School Uniforms
- There is an impressive relationship with 22 schools located within the area, providing high quality Schoolwear, bags and sportswear including a new range of fleeces, hoodies.
Club Kits
- Includes local cycling, motorbike, swimming clubs.
Clubs & Organisations
- Includes local brownies, guides & rainbows.
The business concentrates on quality versus cheaper clothing and always takes into account the year-round high street supply, colour fastness, stain resistance, shape retention, ease of maintenance and the ability to withstand the rigours of school life.
One of the many improvements made to the business, is the upgrade of the website which now offers the ability for customers to order on-line as well view the many uniforms, kits and generic items on offer. There is also a customer club and useful newsletter with the latest news on openings/local school news.
Delivery
- Uniforms can be either collected from the shop, delivered direct to the customers home address or direct to the children's school.
One stop shop
- In addition to the main components of the school uniform, they also offer the many generic items required with items.
Service
- Excellent knowledge of fitting is offered with private fitting rooms in store, if the children are not present, they offer a try at home service with full refund if the size is incorrect.
Key selling points -
Very well stocked business offering wide range of clothing
Increasing turnover
Business website offered
Active Facebook page with 682 followers
Regular & loyal customer base
Opportunity to add further schools uniforms
Nil business rates
Potential to add shoes/trainers
Low running costs
Enviable location
Ideal lifestyle change business
Very rarely do well established businesses of this type and location come on to the open market and we therefore highly recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment.
Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2021 accounts, the business generated a turnover in region of £290,000. Full financials can be made available upon further request.
