Manuka Newsagency – 35+ Years |prime Canberra Location Established Retail Business

Manuka Newsagency – 35+ Years | Parliament
House Supply Contract | Prime Canberra Location
Established Retail Business | Lotto | Government Clients | Major Precinct
Growth
Price: Offers Over $600,000 + Stock at Value

Business Overview
An exceptional opportunity to acquire Manuka Newsagency, one of Canberra’s most respected
and long-established retail businesses, located in the heart of the prestigious Manuka precinct.
Family owned and operated for more than 35 years, the business has built a strong reputation for
reliability, customer service and trusted supply relationships. It benefits from diversified retail
income streams together with a rare institutional supply contract with Parliament House,
providing stable recurring revenue and a unique point of difference.

Detailed financial information will be provided to qualified buyers following execution of a
confidentiality agreement.

Positioned in one of Canberra’s most vibrant retail and lifestyle destinations, the business enjoys
strong foot traffic from locals, office workers, tourists and major sporting events. With significant
government workforce expansion and major hospitality developments underway nearby, Manuka
Newsagency is well positioned for continued growth.

Key Investment Highlights
35+ years continuous ownership with strong community reputation
Prime Manuka retail location in a highly desirable precinct
Exclusive print supply contract to Parliament House
Supply relationships across the Parliamentary Triangle and government departments
Multiple revenue streams including lotteries, newspapers, magazines, stationery, gifts and convenience products.
Exclusive retail lines including Swanndri, Line-7 clothing and Humphrey Law socks.
Loyal local customer base with repeat institutional clients.
Stable turnover and strong margins across diversified product categories.
Established supplier relationships and POS systems.
Fully fitted turnkey business ready for immediate operation.

Major Growth Drivers
Government workforce expansion
Approximately 5,000 additional workers expected to commence employment within the new
DFAT, Australian Taxation Office and Cyber Security buildings currently under construction in
the Parliamentary Triangle over the next 12–24 months.

Manuka precinct revitalisation
Significant redevelopment and investment is increasing commercial activity, visitor numbers and
retail demand throughout the area.

Manuka Oval events
Regular AFL, Big Bash Cricket and international cricket matches generate strong peak trading
days and increased visitor traffic.

New hotel and cinema complex
A 200-room hotel and cinema development scheduled to open before Easter 2026, located
approximately 50 metres from the business, expected to significantly increase tourism and
convenience retail demand.

Growth Opportunities
• Expand giftware, apparel and premium stationery lines
• Introduce online ordering, click-and-collect and local delivery services
• Target tourist and event-based sales during major sporting fixtures
• Increase supply relationships with government departments and local businesses
• Extend trading hours during major events and peak tourism periods

Included in the Sale
• Business goodwill and established trading name
• Exclusive Parliament House supply relationship
• Fixtures, fittings and equipment
• Established supplier relationships
• POS systems and operational procedures
• Vendor training and transition support

Enquiries
For further information, financials and inspections (NDA required), please contact:
Andrew Nuttall

Summit Business Brokers
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Serious enquiries only. Confidentiality assured.

Rare opportunity to acquire one of Canberra’s longest-established newsagencies in a
tightly held retail precinct with institutional clients and significant upcoming growth
drivers.