Established in the late 1980s, offered for sale is Wales’ largest supplier of quality school uniform, workwear, sportswear, and leisurewear apparel, offering bespoke and “off-the-shelf” products. Based in South Wales, the company is composed of two different brands, both of which have physical retail locations, in addition to well-developed e-commerce platforms.
Partnered with leading brands such as Kappa, errea, and trutex, the company supplies high-quality school uniforms and sportswear for primary schools, secondary schools and sports teams across the region. With embroidery and printing capabilities, the company can also produce customised garments, suited to a variety of purposes.
The company enjoys an excellent reputation in the market, with excellent Google and Facebook ratings, numerous positive testimonials, referrals from local schools, and a low return rate. Both brands distinguish themselves in the market by their fast turnaround, reliable and helpful customer service, and the diversity of products stocked.
The company has a number of gains to offer the prospective purchaser, including:
A strong financial profile, with a turnover of £810,383 and an adjusted EBITDA of £119,943 in 2023;
Two e-commerce platforms and two physical retail locations;
Strong online presence, with a high Google search engine ranking;
Established reputation in the local market, with repeat business and partnerships with local schools;
A long-serving team of embroiderers, graphic designers and shop managers;
Scope for growth, e.g. by implementing a marketing strategy, increasing geographic reach with an expanded range of schoolwear, and potentially launching the company’s own manufacturing arm.
Highlights -
Highly-regarded and long-established suppliers of quality schoolwear, workwear and sports team kits, with an online and physical retail presence;
Partnerships with local schools;
Strong online presence, with a high Google search engine ranking;
Strong financial profile, with good profit margins;
A long-serving workforce;
Scope for growth.
Opportunities -
With limited marketing investment to date, there is scope to boost the company profile by implementing a well-thought-out marketing strategy (e.g. sponsoring school and sports events, or investing in targeted social media ads).
Potential to increase geographic reach with an expanded range of schoolwear.
Potential to launch the company’s own manufacturing arm.
The company owns one of its retail outlets, and leases the other.
Financial Profile
Turnover IRO - £810k in 2023.
100% share sale.
Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.
