Retail, Ackworth, West Yorkshire

GIFTS AND CARDS BUSINESS in Ackworth, Pontefract for Sale.

A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and much-loved greeting card and gift shop in the thriving village of Ackworth. With over 40 years of history and operated by the current owner since 2010, this profitable business enjoys a prominent location on the busy A638, drawing loyal local customers and visitors from surrounding towns and beyond. The shop has become a destination thanks to its warm atmosphere, excellent customer service, and high-quality, carefully curated products. The shop’s unique layout - spread across five rooms and two stock areas in a former public house - is often described as an Aladdin’s Cave, filled with cards, gifts, and seasonal items not typically found in chain stores. Brands stocked include Katie Loxton, Powder, Lilyflame, Joma Jewellery, Jellycat, and more. Weekly turnover £2,000. The business benefits from a loyal, multi-generational customer base and a close working relationship with the popular tearoom located above, making it a go-to spot for a “brew and a browse.” It is supported by two experienced part-time staff and operates six days a week, closing at 4pm, with extended hours during peak seasons. Systems and procedures are well-established, ensuring a smooth handover. Although the website currently serves as a showcase, it is ready to be developed into a full e-commerce platform. Social media accounts are active and engaging, offering marketing opportunities. Financially stable with strong seasonal peaks, the shop offers significant growth potential through expanded online sales, in-store events, loyalty programmes, and corporate gifting partnerships. The current owner is committed to a supportive handover, including full training and supplier introductions. This charming and profitable business is ideal for a buyer seeking a turnkey operation with deep community roots and real growth potential. A change in personal circumstances prompts the sale of this “little diamond” of a shop - now ready for its next chapter.

The substantial premises occupy a highly visible trading position fronting the commanding main road with its own customer car park plus ample roadside parking. The property is a former public house and arranged over a number of rooms which are ideal for the various displays of gifts and cards with good cash out facility. The first floor is sub-let as a cafe and tea rooms, reducing the overall rent for the premises substantially.
Stock £45,000 to £50,000.