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National Ethical Ethnic Homewares Supplier

Reference
S13237
Turnover
Less than £0.5m
Sector(s)
Retail & wholesale
Region(s)
UK Wide
Added
25 February 2026

Business description

The business operates primarily as a wholesale supplier to independent retailers, garden centres, and lifestyle stores, supported by a distinctive direct-to-retailer van sales model and regular attendance at key UK trade shows. The business supplies a broad and differentiated product range, including giftware, mirrors, carved wooden items, furniture, basket-ware, and decorative home accessories.

A defining feature of the business is its fair-trade ethos and long-standing supplier relationships, specifically working with independent and artisan businesses. The owners spend time each year in Indonesia sourcing products, working directly with small, family-run workshops, and ensuring ethical working conditions and fair pricing.

The business is highly profitable, cash-generative, and owner-operated, with low overheads, no formal credit exposure, and strong gross margins. The owners are seeking a sale in order to retire, with a target exit in February 2027. This provides an incoming purchaser with a structured, well-prepared acquisition opportunity and a supported handover period.

The opportunity would suit a trade buyer seeking to expand product range or sourcing capability, or a lifestyle investor/operator seeking a profitable, values-led business with strong growth potential through digital, operational, and geographic expansion.

Highlights

  • Product originality and quality
  • Ethical and transparent sourcing
  • Fair-trade ethos
  • Reliability and long-term customer relationships
  • Strong repeat customer relationships
  • Rising consumer demand for fair-trade, sustainable, and handcrafted products
  • Highly profitable
  • Low overheads
  • Strong gross margins
  • Opportunities to broader the geographical reach
  • Opportunities to improve operational efficiences (barcoding etc)
  • Relocatable 

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2022 (Actual) 0 0

Indicative performance (latest trading period):

  • Last 6 months gross margin: c. £220,000
  • Net profit (last 2–3 years): c. £120,000 per annum
  • Strong cash generation
  • Low fixed overhead base
  • Seasonal uplift during summer months

Opportunities

  • Digital and online expansion
  • Operational efficiencies (barcoding, CRM, systems)
  • Broader geographic reach (UK regions, Ireland, Scotland)
  • Product range development aligned with sustainability trends

Prospective purchasers

The vendors are seeking:

A purchaser who values ethical sourcing and supplier relationships

Continuity of brand values and reputation

The opportunity is well suited to:

Trade buyers seeking sourcing capability or product expansion

Lifestyle investors or owner-operators

Homewares, giftware, or garden centre wholesalers

Businesses seeking ethically differentiated product lines

Reason for sale

Retirement

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