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Whakatane, New Zealand


Dawson and Carter clothing retail business Whakatane for sale

Classic clothing for men and women

Whakatane is one of the three sunniest cities in New Zealand with mild winters and long hot summers.

Whakatane is the main commercial centre for the spectacular Eastern Bay of Plenty, right beside the warm Pacific Ocean and world-famous deep-sea fishing and marine sports. This scenic area of New Zealand has something for everyone - sandy beaches, whale watching, bush walks, mountain biking, and endless fun in the sun.

Whakatane is a prosperous town supported by regional agriculture and tourism. There is no traffic congestion and there are no traffic lights. Best of all, the bustling town centre offers a bright cosmopolitan atmosphere with cafes, restaurants and friendly people.

Dawson and Carter on the Strand in central Whakatane has been retailing classic clothing since the 1940's. The shop also acts as agents for Vanmeer Suit Hire. Dawson and Carter is one of the leading clothing shops in Whakatane and has been owned and operated by Clive Colls since 1994.


Men's wear

If you have a background in retail and an appreciation for men's and women's fashions, consider what Dawson and Carter has to offer:

  • A well established and profitable business with a loyal customer base
  • Top agencies for men's and women's fashions
  • Large carpeted premises and great window exposure
  • Excellent long term lease

This is an ideal business for a husband and wife team and Whakatane offers everything that a family could want- shopping, up-market housing, good schools and an outdoor lifestyle second-to-none.

Leasehold premises

Dawson and Carter trades from leasehold premises at 91 The Strand in central Whakatane. The shop (232 square metres) comprises front retail space with separate office, staff toilet, and stock storage at the rear. There is ample customer parking on the street outside the front entrance.


Shop window display

The current lease commenced March 2005 (2 + 2 years) and expires on February 2017.

Assets being sold

A complete list of all assets being sold is available to interested buyers. Main items include:

  • Benches, counters, shelving, merchandisers
  • Light fittings, floor coverings
  • Monitored security system


Modern shop fit-out

Day to day management

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Saturday - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Staff:
Dawson and Carter is operated by two full-time staff. If required, the present owner is available to assist the new owner for 3-4 weeks.

Stock:
Depending on the season, stock will range from $150,000 to $180,000.


Women's wear

Advertising and Promotion:
The business advertises through signage across the street frontage, through attractive window displays, and through a listing in Telecom Yellow Pages. Regular advertisements are run each week in the local newspaper but after more than 65 years trading, everyone in Whakatane knows where to find Dawson and Carter, the best shop in town for classic clothing.

Confidential enquiries to Ian Stewart on +64 7 308 4900
or Des Hutchinson on +64 7 308 6359
or phone accountant John Barraclough on +64 7 839 5646

Whakatane

Whakatane is the major service and administrative centre for the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane has about 15,000 people with a further 17,000 people living in the greater Whakatane area. Whakatane is less than 4 hours drive from Auckland and Hawkes Bay and 2.5 hours from Gisborne, Hamilton and Taupo. This puts Whakatane within relatively easy reach of about 50% of New Zealand's population.

Whakatane has a vibrant retail and commercial area built close to the Port of Whakatane. The business district includes excellent shopping, cafes and restaurants. The town has a well-developed infrastructure with schools, churches, hospital, dentists, sports facilities and gyms.

Whakatane is the ideal visitor destination offering stunning Ohope Beach, tours out to White Island (a live volcano), whale watching, dolphin swimming, bush track walking, mountain-biking, and lots more outdoor excitement. The deep-sea fishing is awesome.

To find out more about Whakatane, click on:

http://www.whakatane.com/
http://www.whakatane.govt.nz/
http://www.whakatane.info/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whakatane,_New_Zealand
http://www.vulcanheli.co.nz/
http://www.divewhite.co.nz/
http://www.whakatane.nzgolf.net/
http://www.whakatanehigh.school.nz/



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