An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established specialist art supplies retailer with a longstanding history serving Melbourne's creative community.
Established Specialist Retailer | Two Melbourne Locations | E-Commerce Platform | Extensive Product Range
Operating for almost four decades, the business has built an established presence in the specialist art materials sector, offering a comprehensive range of products to professional artists, students, hobbyists and creative enthusiasts.
Combining two established retail locations with an online store offering Australia-wide shipping, the business provides multiple sales channels and a platform for continued growth.
Business Highlights
- Revenue was $1,791,684 in FY2026, up from $1,715,524 in FY2025, representing year-on-year growth
- Established Heritage: Almost 40 years of operating history in the specialist art supplies sector.
- Two Retail Locations: Established stores in Melbourne's Hampton East and Brunswick.
- Online Sales Platform: Dedicated e-commerce website supporting online ordering and Australia-wide shipping.
- Extensive Product Range: Paints, brushes, canvases, drawing materials, papers, easels, printmaking supplies and specialist art accessories.
- Recognised Brands: Broad selection of Australian and international art materials.
- Diverse Customer Base: Servicing professional artists, students, hobbyists and the broader creative community.
- Growth Potential: Opportunities to expand digital marketing, online sales, customer engagement and institutional relationships.
The Opportunity
This acquisition offers an attractive opportunity for an existing art supplies retailer seeking to expand its footprint, an industry participant looking to establish a presence in Melbourne, or an entrepreneur seeking an established specialist retail business.
The substantial inventory component provides an incoming owner with an existing product offering across multiple artistic disciplines, subject to verification of stock valuation, condition and saleability.
With established physical retail operations, an online sales channel and a longstanding market presence, the business offers a foundation on which a new owner can build.
Asking Price: $990,000 including approximately $700,000 SAV.
Detailed financials and trading history are available under a confidentiality agreement.
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