UK Distributor and Retailer of Branded Italian Leisurewear For Sale in Essex- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• Brand established in Italy in the early 1990s
• Reputation developed for stylish comfortable sportswear with Italian flair
• UK distribution rights acquired in 1999 by vendors
• Product represented in over 12 countries worldwide including the USA
• Retail and wholesale trade developed steadily over the past decade
• Excellent website with significant sales volumes fully redesigned in 2010

REASON FOR SALE

• Vendors wish to concentrate on family priorities

PRODUCTS

• Ladies and gents branded leisure clothing
• Fitness wear
• Street wear
• Yoga wear
• Dance wear
• Children’s dance wear
• Accessories

CUSTOMERS

• Substantial personal customer database with around 7,000 active customers from a database of around 40,000
• Largely affluent middle class customer base with high disposable income
• Around 20 trade customers with coverage throughout the UK
• Tie in with fitness centres locally
• Customers through trade exhibitions

SUPPLIERS

• Products supplied directly from Italy
• 2 regular buying trips annually

STRENGTHS

• Established fashionable Italian leisurewear brand
• Excellent support from Italian manufacturer
• Substantial customer base nurtured over many years
• Solid financials with superb annual profit contribution
• Fully functioning website recently re-skinned
• Low overheads with minimal staffing input required

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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property Information

	Property:	Leasehold

	Living Accommodation:	No

	Details of Accommodation:	• Currently run from rented Council unit in Essex • Office • WC • Warehouse • Fully re-locatable

	Location:	• Trading from office/warehouse premises in Essex • Ample parking and storage • Fully re-locatable as required

Growth Potential

• Significant marketing opportunities to existing customer base
• Aggressive focus on additional UK outlets exploiting exclusivity deal
• Website could easily be expanded to incorporate additional product lines beyond leisurewear
• Fully re-locatable business

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	No
	Can this business be relocated?	Yes
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

Summary of Business Hours

• Strong web presence ensures 24 hour sales coverage
• Office open during the week between 9am and 5pm
• Exhibitions and attendance at fitness centres as required

Summary of Staffing

• Run by vendors (husband and wife)
• Part time assistance from family members

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