Charleston Landmark Art & Gift Gallery – Prime City Market Location
Business Description
Step into Charleston’s vibrant City Market with this long-established, profitable art and gift gallery. For over two decades, the gallery has curated one-of-a-kind works from 150+ artisans, delighting millions of visitors and locals. This is a rare chance to own a high-margin retail business in one of the most sought-after locations in the Southeast.
Key Highlights
Stable Cash Flow: Consistent seller’s discretionary earnings of ~$135K–$145K annually.
Trophy Location: Situated in Charleston’s historic City Market district, benefitting from 7.9M+ annual visitors and year-round foot traffic.
Exclusive Vendor Partnerships: Longstanding relationships with nationally recognized artisans, many with regional exclusivity.
High Gross Margins: Strong ~56% margin retail model, outperforming typical boutiques.
Staff in Place: Experienced manager and team allow semi-absentee operation.
Growth Opportunities: Untapped e-commerce, hotel & cruise partnerships, and additional artisan trunk shows (past shows net $35K–$50K in a single weekend).
Key Highlights
Stable Cash Flow: Consistent seller’s discretionary earnings of ~$135K–$145K annually.
Trophy Location: Situated in Charleston’s historic City Market district, benefitting from 7.9M+ annual visitors and year-round foot traffic.
Exclusive Vendor Partnerships: Longstanding relationships with nationally recognized artisans, many with regional exclusivity.
High Gross Margins: Strong ~56% margin retail model, outperforming typical boutiques.
Staff in Place: Experienced manager and team allow semi-absentee operation.
Growth Opportunities: Untapped e-commerce, hotel & cruise partnerships, and additional artisan trunk shows (past shows net $35K–$50K in a single weekend).
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 26
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Facilities & Assets
- Prime Retail Space: Leased storefront in Charleston’s historic City Market district — one of the highest foot-traffic areas in the Southeast. The space offers excellent visibility and easy accessibility to both tourists and locals.
Interior Build-Out: Professionally designed gallery layout with upgraded display systems, lighting, and fixtures tailored to showcase artisan work. The build-out creates an upscale but welcoming shopping environment. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The retail gift sector in 2025 remains healthy—especially for businesses grounded in distinctiveness, personalization, and physical presence in sought-after locations
Tourist-heavy, low-vacancy storefronts = high foot traffic and visibility.
Artisan exclusivity and personalization = competitive differentiation.
Opportunity to expand online or experiential events = future-fit growth angle. - Opportunities for Growth
- Expand e-commerce for repeat tourist sales
Add more trunk shows (prior events $35K–$50K weekends)
Partner with hotels, cruise lines & wedding planners
Boost visibility via social media & influencer marketing
Develop corporate gifting & private shopping events
Grow artisan/vendor mix with new exclusive offerings
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
- Rent
- $8,250.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- The current owners are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for the buyer. They will provide hands-on training to introduce you to the store’s operations, vendor relationships, and artisan partnerships. The experienced manager and staff are expected to remain in place, giving the new owner a dependable team and continuity from day one.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2332619
- Listing Views
- 933
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