Import, Wholesale, Retail & Distribution Business

About the Business

Few wholesale/retail businesses offer a buyer a retail store, an established national network, a product range competitors cannot easily copy and a clear runway for online growth. This Melbourne-based importer, retailer and distributor offers all four.

Founded in 2016, the business imports, retails and wholesales handcrafted garden products, home decor, giftware and alpaca clothing sourced from Colombia, Peru and Indonesia. As well as the busy Hoppers Crossing retail outlet, the business supplies more than 280 nurseries, garden centres, gift shops and specialty retailers across five states and two territories. A purpose-built wholesale truck with air-ride suspension allows customers to inspect the range, choose what they want and buy with no minimum order. Supply is limited to selected leading nurseries in each town, which keeps customers geographically separated and relationships strong.

Reported revenue for the last financial year was circa $760,000 (including GST and delivery fees), the highest of the past four years, with seller's discretionary earnings of circa $260,000. The asking price is $520,000 plus stock at value, currently approximately $350,000. All figures are owner-reported, and detailed financials are available to qualified enquirers under NDA.

The owner is relocating to Colombia and is open to ongoing involvement in international sourcing after the sale, subject to agreed terms. That could include maintaining supplier relationships in Colombia and Peru, identifying new makers across South America and Mexico, and improving product quality, design and packaging.

Operating from Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne's west, the business has easy access to major transport routes that support its interstate distribution. Premises and staffing details are available on enquiry.

The growth levers are clear. Additional trucks and sales representatives would lift visit frequency, and territories such as Darwin and Alice Springs remain largely untapped. Further trade fair and marketing activity, building on previous participation in the AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair, a wider product range, better seasonal planning for alpaca clothing and upgraded inventory and ordering systems would all add to the importer's earning power.

The vendor is open to an extended handover period so a new owner can step into the supplier and customer relationships with confidence. He is also open to managing supplier negotiations/dealings in Peru/Colombia once he has relocated in 2027.

Ideal for an owner-operator or an established garden, giftware or homewares distributor wanting an instant national footprint. Enquire today and complete a confidentiality agreement (CA) to receive the full Information Memorandum.

Disclaimer: All financial figures referenced in this advertisement are approximate only and are based on information provided by the vendor. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence and seek independent financial, legal, and business advice prior to entering into any agreement. Clinch Group has not independently verified the information contained herein.