Popular convenience store bought by "UK's number 1 independent neighbourhood retailer."

Knightsbridge Business Sales has successfully completed the sale of Shelley Stores, a well established Spar branded convenience store located within the village of Shelley on the outskirts of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

This well established store is we
ll stocked with a wide and diverse range including an excellent supply of beers, wines and spirits, tobacco, frozen and dairy products, fruit and vegetables, toiletries, greeting cards, pre-pack sandwiches, household products and pet food and provides services including the National Lottery and Payzone. Counter news is also available with 14 delivery rounds.

The store has an enviable and loyal customer base, predominantly from local residents, school children and passing trade, all of which take advantage of the convenience, quality and competitive pricing.

The newly constructed twin storey premises are presented to a very high standard. The ground floor retail store is well equipped throughout with perimeter and central aisle displays with a range of chilled cabinets and drink units. The ground floor also comprises a stock room, office and welfare facilities. To the first floor there is a self contained flat comprising of a lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a parking area to the rear of the building.

Our client has run the business for the past 28 years and was offered up to the market due to their wishes to pursue other interests. The £420,000 deal was completed in August 2014 after just 4 months on the market.

The business was acquired by McColl’s, an independent neighbourhood retailer with over 1,200 stores conveniently located throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

McColl’s convenience stores, which average 1,500 sq ft in size, offer consumers a wide range of grocery and alcohol products and also sell a full range of confectionery, tobacco and news products. The stores are principally in neighbourhood locations, serving a strong local community. As of July 2014, McColl's operates 768 convenience stores and a further 530 newsagents under the Martin’s brand name.