Recession-Proof Resale Store

This boutique resale store specializes in children's clothing and other lightly used items such as strollers, blankets and toys. The business was founded in 1993 and the current owner has owned the business for the last 10+ years. There is a limitless amount of products purchased from the public and this store has been successful by only accepting quality used products and clothing and giving the store a true 'retail' experience but with more reasonable prices. This type of business is not subject to volatility when there are economic downturns, in fact, sales typically increase because families are looking for more affordable options. The niche served is also one of high turnover in clothing. Children outgrow clothes so quickly that the clothing sold in the store may only be worn once or twice. Other accessory products are for sale as well such as toys, strollers, books, etc. Location: La Mesa, California Year Established: 1993 Number of Employees: 6 Real Estate: Leased Building Sq. Ft.: 2,100 Rent: $4,000.00 Per Month Lease Expiration: 10/31/2024 Facilities: Excellent retail space with high foot-traffic and strong anchor grocery store in the complex as well. Other complementary stores catered to children in the complex. Market Outlook/ Competition: This resale store has fantastic customer reviews and is seen as the highest quality resale store for children's products in San Diego County and surrounding areas. Some customers make a day trip from Riverside County just to visit the store and buy and sell clothing. This is not your typical resale store. Growth & Expansion: An expanding product line in the store is the sale of price sensitive retail products. Expanding this side of the store and adding additional products may bring more traffic into the store. The supply of products is limitless, so driving more traffic into the store is the key to growth.