Set up over 15 years ago, Beyond the Blue is a lifestyle clothing retailer, typically stocking brands, such as Joules, Weird Fish, Lazyjacks, Pomodoro, Mistral, Lily and Me, Lighthouse, Blade & Rose and Mudd & Water. The shop and the brands offer the essence of the coast. Where possible fabrics are organic or recycled.
The shop is located in a converted farmyard and is one of a number of retail outlets that have been developed sympathetically from the original farm buildings. The units are in high demand, attractive brick and tile buildings and in this case measuring 62sq metres. There is a large car park for customers and shop workers. The property will be offered on a new 5-year lease. The business also receives 100% relief for business rates.
Beyond the Blue has a strong customer base founded on many years of friendly customer service that ensures high levels of repeat business. The customer base is a mixture of local people or customers more generally visiting the shopping complex (that includes a farm shop and coffee shop). Being only a few miles from Stratford upon Avon and Warwick the complex benefits from tourist traffic and since the local canal runs adjacent to the shopping village there is also significant canal traffic during the summer months
The annual turnover is around £90,000, generating earnings of c £30,000. There are significant growth opportunities including adding an online sales dimension and harnessing the marketing power of social media.
The guide price for assets and goodwill, including fixtures and fittings is £29,950 plus stock. The vendor is a member of the family that owns the shopping complex and will therefore be on site to assist with handover.
The opportunity will suit an existing retailer looking for an out of town ‘shopping village’ location, or an individual looking for a lifestyle change and opportunity to develop an existing retail business in a very pleasant countryside location amongst a friendly team of fellow shop owners.
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