Business Overview:
Since 2013, our shop has been one of the area's favorite resale clothing and accessories boutiques, with a loyal following and lots of visitor traffic. We are consistently nominated as best consignment/thrift shop in C-Ville Weekly and other publications.
AND we're profitable.
This is a turn-key opportunity! Everything is in place, from established inventory, operations and POS systems. All it needs is a passionate and creative owner-operator!
Our speciality is consignment clothing and accessories for adults (her, him and everyone) AND new jewelry and quirky gifts + local artisan goods. We have a diverse array of customers (from 13 to 93 years old) from all walks of life - locals, students, tourists and day trippers.
Operate as is (with no interruption to business) or make it your own dream shop!
For a quick close, the price is negotiable, based on the terms.
Our customers, consignors, staff and neighbors are the best in the state and our local is fantastic.
We can hands-on training and ongoing support as a part of the sale!
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Property Features and Assets:
The sale will include everything you need to do business: Furniture, fixtures, store owned merchandise, computer systems, security cameras,telephones plus a transfer of our website, social media accounts, and customer database (over 5,000 contacts).
The shop is located in a vibrant and growing shopping center just blocks from downtown and the Route 250 bypass. Our neighboring businesses include antique and vintage shops, creative resuse stores and artisan studios; yoga, fitness, dance studios and gyms + cafes, restaurants and coffee shops.
Our shop is a mullti-room boutique, with a small kitchenette area, 2 restrooms and 2 office spaces (including a dedicated consignment-intake area) and 4 fitting rooms. Approx 2500 square feet and rent is approx $2900 (including CAM fees).
Our store consists of two leased spaced (not separated) but it may be possible to lease only half if you desire a smaller physical space.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The resale industry is growing like fire! We survived the pandemic and came back even stronger.
C'ville customers love local businesses - and there is plenty of business to be shared in this area. The Charlottesville/Albemarle area is rapidly becoming resale/thirft/sustainable shopping-destination and we all benefit!
There are endless options to expand the business and increase revenue and we would love to share more about those opportunities with serious prospective buyers.
Reason for Selling:
other obligations
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
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