Modern convenience store in Wooler sold to experienced retailer
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of the Budgens convenience store on South Road in Wooler, North Northumberland.
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The store had been owned by Paul and his business partner Graeme since they created it in 2023. Highly visible from the A697 road to Scotland, the site backs onto the park and playing fields lining the River Coquet and sits opposite a large caravan park. Paul spotted the site and saw an opportunity to change its use from the small garden centre it once was to bring a convenience store to this part of the town.
Being an engineer by trade, and running his business alongside the store, Paul decided to sell due to existing business demands, and to allow the store to flourish further under new ownership.
Following a sale process with Andrew Birnie at Christie & Co, the store has been sold to an experienced retailer with a background in running convenience stores. The purchaser plans to work with staff and the local community to encourage stock and product range growth, so that the store can provide even more essential services to the area.
The purchaser commented, “We are delighted to have bought this excellent store from such wonderful people, Paul and Graeme. The store has got a lot of potential and Wooler is such a nice place, we are already in love with it. Thanks to Andy at Christie & Co for his usual professionalism throughout the process.”
Paul added, “I was very impressed with Andy’s professionalism, from initial meeting to securing the buyer and getting the sale over the line. He found the perfect buyers for us and I know they will make a huge success of the business.”
Andrew Birnie, Director at Christie & Co, added, “I am delighted to announce the swift sale of Budgens Wooler. We were instructed to approach a small pool of known and trusted buyers to find the right fit for this store. The deal was agreed within two weeks of initial contact, and we look forward to seeing the store fulfil its true potential under new ownership.”
The store was sold at an undisclosed price.
For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: +44 7561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
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