Established Swimwear Retail & Distribution Business for sale in Port Elizabeth

Business Description:

This established swimwear retail and distribution company has built a solid reputation in the swimming apparel sector, offering quality brands and dependable service to a loyal customer base. 

The business serves both competitive swimmers, leisure buyers, school clothing shops and retailers. 

Over recent years, the business has demonstrated resilience, achieving steady revenue growth and a strong turnaround in 2025 with improved profitability and consistent gross margins. 

The enterprise operates with a lean structure, supported by disciplined inventory management, including an online shop and long‑standing supplier relationships that ensure reliable product availability. 

Its positioning in lifestyle, leisure and school markets provides scope for further expansion, particularly through online channels, pop-up shops at aquatic events and seasonal product diversification. 

The company’s brand identity is associated with quality, affordability, and a strong regional & national presence, making it a trusted name among repeat customers countrywide. 

A key consideration for buyers is relocation, as the current premises will not remain available, and the business must be moved to a new operating base within the Eastern Cape province. 

Supplier agreements restrict physical expansion beyond this region, as brand partners maintain specialized outlets in other provinces. 

Buyers should therefore plan for suitable premises within the Eastern Cape to ensure continuity of supply and brand alignment. 

Despite this geographic limitation for a physical retail outlet, their online presence is strong countrywide, resulting in daily dispatches nationally. 

Relocation within the province presents opportunities to optimize visibility, reduce overheads, and strengthen market presence through improved retail positioning and modernized facilities. 

In summary, this company combines proven financial performance, established supplier relationships, and a loyal customer base with the potential for further growth.

Financial Information

Turnover:

+-R 4 815 212 (2026 financials)

Operating Net profit (EBITDA):

+-R787 238 (2026)

Trading:

+-30 years

ROI%

+-30%

Current Asset value:

+-R200 000 to R250 000(included in asking price)

 

Current Stock on Hand:

+- R1 900 000 (Not Included in the Asking Price).

Premises:

Leased (the business will need to be relocated)

Current Monthly Rental:

+- R25 500 per month

Vat registered:

Yes

 

Franchise:

Not Part of any Franchise

Liquor Liscense:

Not Applicable

MORE DETAILED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BUT WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED TO SERIOUS QUALIFIED BUYERS AT A TABLE TOP MEETING AND ON COMPLETION OF A NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

BuSiness Information

Industry

Specialised Swimwear Retail & Distribution

Asking Price

R2 500 000 (Excluding Stock)

PROVINCE

Eastern Cape

CITY

Port Elizabeth

Staff Compliment:

3 x full-time employees and 3 x part-time employees

Current Hours of Work:

Mon to Fri:  08h00 to 17h00                                     Saturday:    08h00 to 13h00                                      Sunday:       Closed

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Buyer Profile:

The perfect buyer is a financially secure, growth‑focused entrepreneur or family team with a passion for retail and community engagement, ready to reposition the business within the Eastern Cape for long‑term success. This business offers a ready‑made platform to blend passion with profit.

Full training and support will be provided by the seller to the new owner.

 

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Growth Potential:

This business can grow through digital sales, broader product lines, and strategic partnerships, while relocation provides a chance to modernize and reposition the brand for stronger visibility. For someone already involved in sport, owning this business means combining business with personal interest, making it more than just a retail outlet.

 

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Reason for selling:

Retirement from the industry.

Disclaimer: All the information contained within this prospectus is supplied in good faith and is based on information supplied by the Seller; MN Business Brokers makes no representation as to its accuracy and in no way will be held liable for any eventualities arising from the use of the information provided.

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