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E-commerce Companies in Manchester: 4,100+ Active Firms (2026)
E-commerce companies in Manchester sell goods or services through online storefronts, marketplaces and fulfilment operations across the city region.
Buying activity in this cohort tends to sit around merchandising, payments, inventory, logistics and paid acquisition, with finance and operations teams often sharing ownership. Customer bases span UK consumers and business buyers, including hybrid sellers that combine direct checkout with marketplace demand. Transaction values usually matter less than repeat order cadence, catalogue depth and fulfilment reliability, although trade-oriented sellers may have account-managed purchasing and contracted supply terms. Operators at the more mature end of the market are typically running beyond hobby-retail scale, with digital acquisition and stock coordination treated as core operating disciplines rather than side functions.
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Manchester has 4,118 active trading e-commerce companies in this list, making it a sizeable city-region cohort without implying a wider registered pool. Reported employment totals 2,013 people, with all 123 firms in the headcount measure reporting some staff. Only 57 companies report turnover above £5M, while 1,670 were incorporated since 2022. That points to a market with many young or small-company operators, plus a thinner layer of higher-turnover sellers where fulfilment, inventory and acquisition processes are likely to be more formalised.
Manchester operators sell across owned sites, online marketplaces and fulfilment partners, so market structure is less about formal licensing than about liability across the checkout, delivery and returns chain. Consumer-facing sellers need clear pricing, cancellation and returns terms; business-facing sellers tend to carry contract, warranty and service-level obligations alongside payment and fraud controls. Where cross-border sales or third-party fulfilment are involved, customs, product safety and stock traceability become operating concerns. Advertising claims, promotions and customer reviews also create compliance risk because acquisition is part of the operating model, not a separate marketing layer.
The cohort appears weighted towards early-commercial and owner-managed sellers, with a smaller set of revenue-scaled operators above them. That tends to make the next phase less about new storefront creation and more about retention economics, fulfilment discipline and margin control. Paid acquisition looks likely to remain a constraint for consumer sellers, while business-facing operators may be better placed where repeat purchasing and catalogue specialism reduce dependency on promotional traffic. Consolidation may occur through asset purchases, supplier relationships and marketplace roll-ups rather than formal mergers alone. Regulatory pressure around consumer treatment and product claims should keep nudging operators towards tighter documentation and cleaner post-sale processes.
4,118
Active firms
2026
57
£5M-plus firms
Turnover threshold
1,670
Newer incorporations
Since 2022
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (57 of 4,118 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
40% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (1,670 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Manchester e-commerce operators tend to split between marketplace sellers, own-site merchants and fulfilment-led retailers.
Sales qualification usually needs revenue band, staffing model and fulfilment footprint, as the e-commerce label covers several operating models.
Online retail sellers often buy payments, inventory, warehousing, customer service and marketing tooling as separate systems rather than one package.
Marketplace-first merchants face platform dependency, returns handling and margin pressure, which can shape procurement priorities.
Top Manchester e-commerce companies
Debenhams Group
Operates an online retail group managing fashion and lifestyle e‑commerce brands including boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen and Debenhams, selling clothing, beauty and related…
Serves fashion-conscious consumers globally, including youth fashion shoppers, menswear customers, department-store shoppers and premium womenswear audiences.
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates e‑commerce retail websites selling motorcycle clothing, helmets and accessories through the GhostBikes brand, and imports and distributes niche outdoor and hobby products including Pro‑Jump…
Sells primarily to UK consumers, including motorcyclists, extreme sports and fitness gadget users, and hobbyists interested in RC cars, RC helicopters and toys.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
House Of Milano Trading Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retailer and wholesaler of fashion handbags and accessories, including crossbody bags, totes, backpacks, purses, clutch and evening bags, and bag straps, with product ranges,…
Serves UK fashion-accessory shoppers and trade buyers such as boutiques, market traders and resellers seeking handbag and purse ranges online and at trade shows.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Granville Stationery Co Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies office products and business consumables through an online store, including paper, envelopes, filing systems, printer ink and cartridges, packaging materials, janitorial supplies, PPE, and…
Sells to businesses needing office supplies, stationery, printer consumables, packaging, PPE and workplace essentials, with emphasis on Manchester and Salford customers and delivery across mainland…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
TOTAL FOOTBALL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies football team kits, training wear and sports equipment through an online store. Offers customisation including badges, sponsor logos, names and numbers, and operates club shop platforms for…
Sells to football teams, sports clubs and schools, plus individual players or parents ordering club-approved kit through online club shops.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Jon Richard Holdings Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and retails women’s jewellery and accessories through an online store, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, bridal jewellery, hair accessories and gift sets, with collections in…
Sells direct to consumers buying women’s jewellery and accessories, including gift shoppers, brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and wedding guests, primarily through an online retail store.
Financial Health
StableStable · -28% CAGR over 4y
Location
PROBRAND LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an online marketplace for IT procurement, providing access to hardware, software and networking products from distributors. Also delivers managed IT support, cloud services, cybersecurity,…
Serves SMEs and business IT/procurement teams, including organisations seeking fully managed or co-managed IT support and access to workplace technology suppliers.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
GOCABLETIES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOnline retailer supplying cable ties, zip ties and tie wraps in various sizes, colours and materials. Also sells cable management products, tapes, fasteners, drill bits, heat shrink tubing, tools,…
Sells to trade buyers and bulk purchasers needing cable ties, tapes, fixings and cable management supplies, including telecoms, scaffolding, gardening, solar, agriculture, events and hospitality…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 37% CAGR over 4y
Location
Extrastar Electrical Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesale distributor of lighting and electrical products to retailers and trade buyers. Supplies LED bulbs, ceiling and outdoor lights, extension leads, adapters, switches, batteries, smart home…
Serves UK trade buyers including major retailers, independent convenience stores, petrol stations, lighting shops and DIY stores, plus organisations making bulk purchases for offices, schools and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Affordable & Stylish Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer of home and kitchen appliances and consumer electronics, selling products such as televisions, audio equipment, washing machines, refrigerators, cookers, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners and…
Serves UK consumers and households, including homeowners and renters, shopping online or through local retailers for domestic appliance and home electronics purchases.
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
DK Property Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesale distributor supplying retailers with branded watches, clocks, domestic appliances, electrical accessories, personal care items, toys, batteries and household products. Offers bulk ordering,…
Serves UK trade buyers, independent retailers and online resellers sourcing branded consumer goods across watches, appliances, electronics, toys, gifts and batteries.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
PERFUME ESSENCE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells branded perfumes and fragrances for men and women through an online store, offering products from designer and celebrity fragrance brands, including eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and…
Serves UK retail consumers shopping online for men’s and women’s fragrances, including buyers seeking branded perfume, aftershave and designer or celebrity scent ranges.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
PEACOCKS STORES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a retail and e‑commerce business selling women’s clothing and accessories, including dresses, tops, trousers, lingerie, nightwear, footwear and jewellery. Offers apparel in a wide range of…
Serves individual consumers, primarily women shopping for value-priced clothing, lingerie, nightwear, footwear and accessories in sizes 10–28, including plus-size shoppers through online and store…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
TOTEM TRADE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online B2B wholesale platform supplying bulk products to trade customers, enabling retailers and resellers to purchase goods at wholesale prices and place orders through its website.
Serves UK business buyers sourcing wholesale products through a B2B platform, including organisations purchasing goods in bulk for resale or operational use.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 111% CAGR over 4y
Location
CNA STORES LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an online retail store selling home textiles and furnishings, including bedding, duvet covers, pillows, blankets, curtains, towels, table linens and cushions, as well as children’s and…
Sells to UK consumers shopping online for home furnishings, bedding, bathroom textiles, kitchen and dining linens, children’s and baby bedding, football-themed bedding, and pet beds.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
W & W Wholesale Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a food wholesale and retail business supplying Asian groceries and related products to retailers, Chinese restaurants, and takeaways. Sells through a warehouse store and online B2B and B2C…
Serves UK B2B and B2C customers, including retailers, Chinese restaurants and takeaways, Chinese communities, and international students through online channels and physical stores.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 46% CAGR over 4y
Location
MOVE ONLINE RETAIL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOnline retailer of dancewear, dance shoes and accessories for multiple dance styles. Operates e‑commerce sites serving UK and international customers, with country‑specific online stores across…
Sells to dancers and dancewear shoppers across the UK and international markets, covering customers involved in multiple dance styles through country-specific online retail sites.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
MODA EXPRESS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies handbags and fashion accessories through an online store, including leather handbags, backpacks, crossbody bags, clutches and purses, as well as belts, wallets, gloves, hats and bag straps.…
Sells B2B to trade account holders and retailers buying handbags, leather goods and fashion accessories in bulk, including shops seeking catalogue pricing, preorders and UK wholesale delivery.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gr8 Sports Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides online retail of sports training equipment, footballs, hurdles, speed ladders, barriers and equipment bags, plus trophies and customised clothing for schools, sports clubs and organisations.
Serves schools, sports clubs and community organisations buying sports equipment, teamwear, trophies and branded uniforms, alongside individual customers purchasing fitness and training products…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
COMPLETE DESIGN & BUILD LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies workplace equipment and storage systems including ladders, steps, trolleys, pallet trucks, shelving, lockers, safety equipment, and workshop furniture. Also provides design, supply, and…
Serves B2B buyers responsible for offices, warehouses, factories, workshops and industrial premises, including facilities, health and safety, operations, warehouse and procurement teams.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
COLIN KHALID ELECTRICALS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer and wholesaler of lighting and electrical products, including lamps, bulbs, ceiling lights, switches, cables and fittings. Also sells small household appliances, batteries, chargers and…
Serves retail consumers and wholesale/trade buyers seeking lighting, lamps, small electrical appliances, electrical accessories and related supplies, with online ordering and in-store collection.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
ABS Tiles Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retail store selling porcelain wall and floor tiles for bathrooms, kitchens and other interiors, including patterned, stone‑effect and wood‑effect designs, along with tiling…
Serves homeowners and DIY consumers renovating bathrooms, kitchens, living areas and outdoor spaces, alongside trade buyers such as tilers, builders and interior designers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates an online and retail store selling women's and men's clothing, specialising in knitwear such as cashmere and wool jumpers and cardigans, along with coats, shirts, footwear, accessories, and…
Serves UK consumers shopping online or in stores for women’s and men’s clothing, especially knitwear and cashmere, plus accessories, gifts and home items.
Location
HEAVENLY AOUD LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates an online shop selling perfume oils, attar, and niche fragrances. Offers a range of concentrated fragrance oils and related perfume products to consumers, with ordering through its…
Sells to consumers in the UK and internationally who buy niche, rare and unique perfume oils, attar and pure perfumes online.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
THE DATA CAPITAL GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsInvests in and operates direct‑to‑consumer e‑commerce brands, taking majority stakes and supporting growth through operational services including supply chain management, web development, digital…
Serves investors and high-growth direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands, especially consumer brands in beauty and life sciences seeking scale, M&A support, and international growth. Targets…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -26% CAGR over 3y
Location
SUPER STAR MANCHESTER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online wholesale store supplying toys, electronics accessories, DIY and home items, pet supplies, and health and fitness products. Sells bulk consumer goods to retailers and businesses…
Sells to UK retail businesses, toy shops and resellers buying wholesale stock across toys, electronics, DIY, pet supplies, health and fitness products.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 5y
Location
Redstar (G B ) Ltd T/As Storm
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retail brand selling streetwear apparel and accessories, including T‑shirts, sweatshirts, women’s clothing and seasonal items, with product collections released through online…
Sells direct to consumers shopping for streetwear apparel and accessories, including T-shirts, sweats, womenswear, summer clothing and clearance items.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Orbit Tickets Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an online ticket agency selling tickets for concerts, shows and other live events on behalf of organisers, producers and promoters. Processes ticket purchases through its website and applies…
Serves consumers attending concerts, shows and other live events, and works with event organisers, producers and promoters that need ticket agency support.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
ORIENT DIRECT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retail store selling craft and jewellery‑making supplies, including semi‑precious gemstone beads, pearls, wool felt balls and fabric, metal findings, threads, cords, and origami…
Sells to UK jewellery makers, craft hobbyists, textile artists and small creative businesses buying beads, pearls, findings, wool felt and paper craft supplies online.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 37% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates an online retail platform selling discounted end-of-season fashion from branded labels. Offers clothing, footwear, sportswear, bags and accessories for women, men and children, and provides…
Sells primarily to consumers shopping online for discounted designer and branded fashion, including women, men and kids categories across clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty and sportswear.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -25% CAGR over 1y
Location
CRAZYMIX SALES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retail store selling electronic cigarettes and vaping products, including vape kits, tanks, coils, pods, disposable vapes, and e‑liquids. Stocks products from multiple brands and…
Sells directly to UK consumers who vape, including adult buyers seeking e-cigarettes, vape kits, pods, coils, tanks, disposables and e-liquids online.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 65% CAGR over 4y
Location
Scan IT Security 101 Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides online retail of computer hardware, PC components and peripherals, and builds custom desktop PCs and workstations. Also supplies equipment for gaming, audio, video and graphics production,…
Serves UK consumers, PC enthusiasts, gamers, creative professionals and businesses needing hardware for gaming, music production, video editing, graphics, high-performance computing and AI workloads.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Sells computer hardware, PC components and peripherals through an online store, and builds custom desktop PCs, workstations and laptops. Provides systems for gaming, creative production and AI…
Sells to UK consumers, PC enthusiasts and gamers, as well as businesses and professionals in music production, video, graphics, AI, robotics, cloud, high-performance computing and creative…
Location
Product Care Group Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsActs as a holding company for a group importing and distributing own and licensed branded home appliance products, operating e‑commerce retail platforms, and providing specialist home delivery and…
Serves retailers, consumers using ecommerce platforms, and B2B customers in the home appliance market, including partners buying own-brand or licensed branded products.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
DOMU BRANDS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and sells home, garden and DIY products including power tools, garden equipment, furniture, heating appliances and dehumidifiers. Products are sold online through brand websites and…
Sells to UK consumers shopping online for home, garden and DIY needs, including homeowners, renters, gardeners and DIY enthusiasts seeking household furniture, outdoor living items, tools and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Stephen Shawcross & Son (Auctioneers) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a furniture retail business selling dining tables and sets, chairs, sofas, beds, mattresses, bar stools, and home accessories. Products include marble, mirrored, velvet, and fabric…
Serves UK consumers and households, especially homeowners furnishing living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms, with showroom shoppers in Manchester and online buyers using nationwide delivery.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Fashmode Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an online retail store selling women’s fashion products, including shoes, dresses, tops, co‑ords, denim, outerwear and loungewear, along with accessories such as bags, jewellery, sunglasses,…
Sells directly to fashion-conscious women consumers in the UK shopping for trend-led footwear, clothing and accessories for parties, weddings, holidays, festivals, workwear and casual wear.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 335% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online retail platform for home and garden products, offering tools, hardware, housewares, cookware, and seasonal items from multiple brands. Provides home delivery and click‑and‑collect…
Serves UK consumers buying home, DIY, garden, cookware and hardware products online or via local stores, alongside independent hardware retailers, housewares shops, cook shops, ironmongers and garden…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
BEAUTIFUL BAMBINO LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a baby products retail store and online shop selling pushchairs, car seats, nursery furniture, cribs, mattresses, baby carriers, feeding accessories and toys from multiple brands, with…
Sells to consumers, especially expectant parents and families with babies and young children, shopping for pushchairs, car seats, nursery furniture and baby essentials. Serves UK shoppers and also…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
Decor 8 (Northern) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates decorators’ merchant stores and an online shop supplying trade and retail customers with interior and exterior paints, coatings, and decorating supplies, including brushes, rollers, fillers,…
Serves professional decorators, trade contractors and DIY consumers in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and the North West, with trade account buyers and local public customers both addressed.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SUBVERT BOARDSTORE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer of snowboarding and skateboarding equipment and apparel through an online store. Sells snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, helmets, goggles, skateboard decks, trucks and wheels, plus…
Sells to UK consumers shopping for snowboard, skate, SUP and lifestyle products, including men, women, youth riders and gift-card buyers through an online store and Manchester retail shop.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Online Home Shop Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an online retail store selling homeware and furnishings, including bedding, duvet covers, curtains, cushions, rugs, towels and throws, alongside garden furniture, lighting, storage products,…
Sells to consumers and households shopping online for affordable homeware, including bedding, curtains, towels, rugs, garden furniture, soft furnishings, pet, kitchen, travel and seasonal household…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Hiring · 53% CAGR over 2y
Location
ZAMZAM CASH & CARRY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an online supermarket selling halal food and household groceries. Offers fresh halal meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, dairy, frozen foods, snacks, spices, drinks, and personal and…
Serves consumers and households in the UK/Rochdale area, particularly Muslim shoppers and families looking for halal groceries, meat, poultry, fresh produce and everyday supermarket items online.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 32% CAGR over 2y
Location
COCKLESTORM FENCING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies garden fencing and landscaping materials including wooden and composite fence panels, trellis, gates, decking, posts, fittings and preservatives. Operates an online store selling garden…
Sells primarily to homeowners and other domestic customers buying garden fencing, gates, decking, sheds and outdoor products, especially in Manchester, Bury and the North West, with online ordering…
Financial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
SHIP IT APPLIANCES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOnline retailer of household kitchen and laundry appliances, selling products such as fridges, freezers, ovens, hobs, washing machines and drinks fridges. Offers multibuy discounts, spare parts,…
Sells to household consumers buying kitchen and home appliances, including budget-conscious shoppers and people purchasing multiple items. Also serves trade customers through trade enquiries.
Financial Health
StableStable · -21% CAGR over 4y
Location
SIMONCHARLESDOTCOM LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online auction and e‑commerce platform selling consumer goods sourced from retailers, manufacturers and distributors. Auctions include furniture, clothing, electronics, mobile phones,…
Serves consumers, resellers and small businesses bidding online for retail returns, branded goods, wholesale pallets, catering equipment, homeware, furniture, tech, beauty and clothing.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
CLEARANCE KING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online wholesale store supplying clearance and low-cost consumer goods to retailers. Offers pound lines and discount products across categories including household items, health and…
Sells B2B to UK retailers, discount shops, pound stores, market traders and online resellers buying wholesale clearance and pound-line consumer goods across household, beauty, toys, stationery, pets,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
ASHTON HORTICULTURE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer of horticulture and indoor growing equipment through an online and in‑store shop, supplying grow lights, tents, ventilation systems, nutrients, growing media, pots, propagation supplies, and…
Serves hobby and small-scale horticulture growers, including indoor cultivation buyers, through online sales across the UK and in-store advice for Manchester-area customers.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
SCORE DRAW LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, produces and sells officially licensed retro football shirts and apparel representing historic club and national teams. Operates an e‑commerce store offering replica kits and merchandise…
Sells directly to football fans, shirt collectors and gift buyers seeking licensed club and international team apparel, with a focus on UK customers and online shoppers in multiple currencies.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 20% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Manchester e-commerce companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Manchester e-commerce firms usually earn revenue from product margin rather than recurring licence fees, although some add subscriptions, replenishment orders, delivery charges or service bundles around the core checkout. Consumer sellers tend to price by basket value and promotion mechanics, while trade-oriented sellers may use negotiated account terms, bulk pricing and credit. The operating model is a blend of catalogue management, stock buying, fulfilment and customer acquisition, with software acting as the control layer rather than the thing being sold. Where the catalogue is narrow, differentiation often sits in sourcing, availability and category expertise; where the catalogue is broad, margin depends more on demand forecasting, returns control and warehouse accuracy.
Who they sell to
Most sell either to consumers through self-serve checkout and marketplaces, or to SMEs and trade buyers through account-managed ordering. Consumer purchase cycles are short and marketing-led, with conversion shaped by price, delivery promise, reviews and returns terms. Business-buyer cycles tend to be longer, involving procurement, finance, operations and category managers, especially where repeat supply, credit or product compliance matters. Direct sales is more common for trade sellers, while consumer operators rely on paid acquisition, organic search, email, affiliates and marketplace visibility. Contract size varies by model: low-value repeat baskets at one end, scheduled supply and wholesale purchasing at the other.
What they buy
Most Manchester e-commerce firms tend to spend on systems that protect margin, reduce manual work and keep orders moving. Common categories include product information management, inventory planning, order management, warehouse tooling, courier management, payments, fraud screening, tax, analytics, customer service, returns handling and finance software. As firms mature, CRM, email marketing, loyalty, review management and attribution tools usually become more relevant, because repeat purchasing is cheaper than rebuilding demand each month. They may also buy paid media support, search optimisation, content production, photography, packaging, fulfilment services, recruitment, accounting and legal advice, particularly where cross-border sales or regulated product categories add complexity.
Why and how to sell to them
E-commerce buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when growth exposes operational drag: overselling stock, late dispatch, rising returns, weak attribution, payment losses or finance teams reconciling orders by hand. Other useful triggers include a new warehouse or fulfilment partner, a move into trade accounts, expansion across marketplaces, senior hiring in finance or operations, and tighter attention to consumer terms, advertising claims or GDPR controls. Outbound works best when it is tied to a measurable leakage point, such as margin lost through returns, staff time spent on order fixes, or paid spend that cannot be linked to repeat purchase. Generic growth claims usually land less well than evidence of cost, speed or compliance improvement.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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