Proven Seasonal Consumer Tools Brand with Major Retail Distribution
Business Description
This North American consumer goods business develops and markets specialized tools designed to repair seasonal decorative lighting, along with a small adjacent fragrance product line. Its offerings are distributed through major brick-and-mortar chains and e-commerce platforms. Over many years in operation, the company has become a recognized leader within its niche, facing limited direct competition.
The operating model is streamlined and established. The owner works full time, overseeing strategy, financial management, retail relationships, and production coordination. The broader team includes experienced personnel in customer support, administration, technical/engineering assistance, and sales and marketing. The company operates from a leased facility that could be relocated if needed but is not currently structured as a remote operation. Products meet the compliance standards required by large retailers and maintain long-standing safety certifications.
Sales are heavily weighted toward two proprietary repair tool products, which generate the vast majority of revenue. The fragrance line represents a small portion of overall sales but is considered a potential growth area. Distribution is concentrated among several large national retailers and a leading online marketplace, with the top customer group accounting for most revenue and exhibiting strong continuity. Inventory is managed to accommodate predictable seasonal demand spikes. The company maintains typical working capital levels, a modest equipment footprint, and an existing business loan.
Opportunities for expansion include increasing consumer awareness through paid marketing campaigns, refreshing and broadening the product assortment, strengthening retail partnerships and in-store visibility, and developing the fragrance category further. Previous national advertising efforts produced strong peak-season sell-through, indicating that scaled marketing investment can drive measurable returns.
An acquirer with experience in consumer packaged goods and an understanding of seasonal sales cycles would be well positioned to assume ownership. The seller anticipates providing roughly three months of onboarding support and remains open to continued involvement within the industry if mutually beneficial.
The operating model is streamlined and established. The owner works full time, overseeing strategy, financial management, retail relationships, and production coordination. The broader team includes experienced personnel in customer support, administration, technical/engineering assistance, and sales and marketing. The company operates from a leased facility that could be relocated if needed but is not currently structured as a remote operation. Products meet the compliance standards required by large retailers and maintain long-standing safety certifications.
Sales are heavily weighted toward two proprietary repair tool products, which generate the vast majority of revenue. The fragrance line represents a small portion of overall sales but is considered a potential growth area. Distribution is concentrated among several large national retailers and a leading online marketplace, with the top customer group accounting for most revenue and exhibiting strong continuity. Inventory is managed to accommodate predictable seasonal demand spikes. The company maintains typical working capital levels, a modest equipment footprint, and an existing business loan.
Opportunities for expansion include increasing consumer awareness through paid marketing campaigns, refreshing and broadening the product assortment, strengthening retail partnerships and in-store visibility, and developing the fragrance category further. Previous national advertising efforts produced strong peak-season sell-through, indicating that scaled marketing investment can drive measurable returns.
An acquirer with experience in consumer packaged goods and an understanding of seasonal sales cycles would be well positioned to assume ownership. The seller anticipates providing roughly three months of onboarding support and remains open to continued involvement within the industry if mutually beneficial.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 30
- Employees
- 5 (3 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
Listing Info
- ID
- 2474646
- Listing Views
- 6
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