Acquisition opportunity: Specialist in fashion fabrics, knitting wool, hobby and craft materials, and personalization services (OKT)

Atmosphere.

Since 1983, the specialist for creative people, offering a wide range of fabrics, sewing supplies, knitting wool, hobby materials, and various personalization services.

Since early 2005, the company has been run by the second generation: two managers (one full-time and one behind the scenes and on weekends) and their passionate team of five employees (mostly part-time; together 3.47 FTE).

In addition to selling more than 50,000 items, we offer a comprehensive range of services. 

• Alterations: Repairing clothing, replacing zippers, taking in clothing, etc.
• New cleaning: Professional washing and cleaning services (as a depot).
• Newspaper and lottery point (including cigarettes and drinks)
• Parcel service (DPD)
• Sale of work clothes for a local school

STRENGTHS

Wide range: From fashion fabrics to knitting wool, craft accessories, and sewing machines.
Diversity of services: Alterations , dry cleaning,
Experience: Over 40 years of expertise in the sector, with a focus on customer satisfaction and quality.
Flexibility: Ability to realize both large and small customized projects.

POTENTIAL NEW OPERATOR

• An excellent takeover opportunity for an entrepreneur who wants to establish themselves in the creative and textile sector.
• This business has a solid customer base and an established name in the region.
• The takeover offers the opportunity to build on a successful business with great growth potential, both in terms of products and services.
• The current managers are willing to guide and train the buyer during the transition period.

KEY FIGURES

Annual turnover (2023) 830,000.

Number of employees: 5
Number of products in stock: 50,000+
Type of customers: private individuals, small businesses, and government agencies
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

OFFER

Operated as a sole proprietorship

Transfer of business 

Real estate

The business is operated in two adjacent buildings. Together, the two buildings form the entire store with a surface area of approximately 500 m² (of which 200 m² is retail space accessible to customers). New commercial lease to be drawn up. Rent ± €2,300 per month + costs.

The building is equipped with solar panels. 

Machinery

• Server with seven computers for sales and inventory management. Scanner for scanning items
• Sewing and overlock machines
• 2 copiers/printers

Rolling stock

• Passenger car (not normally included in the transfer)

Inventory

• Very recent stock of fabrics, knitting wool, sewing supplies, etc. Old stock is regularly liquidated.

Furnishings

• 4 counters
• lots of shelves

Are you interested in taking over the business? Please contact us for more information and to arrange a meeting.

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2. Why are you interested in acquiring this business?
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