Discover the business opportunities to buy in the BusinessWings retail business ideas section. With guides on which business to buy, whether it’s buying a retail business or an established clothes shop, BusinessWings provides you with the solid business ideas available to buy.

Small Business News

World Cup retail boost exceeds expectations

However, the retail sector is unlikely to build on a strong second-quarter performance.

Street Stories

Buying a fish and chip shop

Dionne Ambrose on how she and her husband bought a fish and chip takeaway.

Food Franchises

Buying a coffee franchise

Steve Dyson shares the story of his transition from soldier to entrepreneur.

Creative Business

Buying a hair salon

Tracey thought running a business would ultimately be more lucrative than employment.

Food Business

Buying a convenience store

Serial entrepreneur Bruce Nethersole had to start from scratch when he moved with his wife from Zimbabwe.

Retail Business

Buying a wellington boot retailer

Graham and his partner swapped the confines of the theatre for the outdoors.

Creative Business

Buying a florist

When the right opportunity turns up in your inbox, it's hard to ignore.

Retail Business

Buying a greeting card shop

Trouble with wholesalers aside, Jill couldn't be more pleased that she has bought her own business.

How to Run

Buying a fast-food franchise

Few businesses promise such a high chance of success as a fast-food franchise.

Other Retail Business Articles

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  • Used car dealerships
  • Michael Nile explains the benefits of buying a used car dealership and why the industry is recession-resistant.
  • Pet food franchise guide
  • The British love their pets and supplying food to the nation's animals can be very lucrative.

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