Empire Flippers$514,190
This listing is for a DTC eCommerce and B2B business established in 2018, operating under a trademarked brand specializing in premium children's bags and accessories. The business offers a range of backpacks, travel bags, and complementary accessories designed with an emphasis on lightweight construction, ergonomics, and everyday functionality. A key differentiator is its DIY-inspired product design, with customizable backpack elements that allow children to personalize their bags, encouraging creativity and personal expression. These interchangeable and customizable features are also significant drivers of repeat purchases, as customers return to expand and refresh their existing products. The brand benefits from a strong organic presence, with at least 90% of traffic originating from organic sources and minimal expenditure on paid advertising. The business maintains exceptionally strong profitability, with average net profit margins exceeding 50% as of the time of writing, and experiences particularly strong performance during the back-to-school season.
The business operates primarily through its Shopify store, with additional wholesale revenue generated through Faire and direct B2B relationships. The Sellers dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to the business, primarily handling customer service, marketing, wholesale prospecting, and strategic planning. Products are sourced from an established supplier in China that holds a utility patent and grants the business exclusive purchasing and distribution rights for specific product lines. The Sellers currently manage inventory storage and order fulfillment in-house, although these operations could potentially be outsourced to a third-party logistics provider. This represents an attractive opportunity for Buyers seeking an established brand in the Children's niche, with strong organic visibility, healthy profit margins, and meaningful growth potential through targeted advertising, international expansion, and further product line development.
Disclaimers:
Inventory is not normally included in the list price, further details can be provided to Unlockers.
Google Analytics was not set up fully by the Seller due to difficulties with integration with Shopify. The Seller is able to provide Shopify analytics data to interested Buyers.
Established in 2018, this DTC and B2B eCommerce brand sells children’s backpacks, travel bags, and accessories through Shopify, Faire, and direct wholesale relationships. The listing says 90%+ of traffic comes from organic sources, with minimal paid advertising.
The numbers: The $514K ask is based on approximately $312K revenue / $190K net profit, a 61% profit margin, or about 1.6x revenue and 2.7x profit. Inventory is not normally included in the asking price.
Why it’s interesting: Products include customizable and interchangeable backpack elements that the listing says contribute to repeat purchases. The primary supplier in China holds a utility patent and grants the business exclusive purchasing and distribution rights for specific product lines. U.S. and other trademark assets are also included in the sale.
What to watch: The business performs particularly well during the back-to-school season, making revenue and inventory needs seasonal. Buyers should also understand the economics and terms of the supplier relationship given the exclusive rights attached to specific product lines.
Worth asking: How much of annual revenue and profit is concentrated in the back-to-school period, what inventory investment is typically required ahead of that season, and what are the duration and transfer terms of the supplier’s exclusive purchasing and distribution rights?
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