Services available through RetailABC
Each service below has one page and one owner inside the group. Pick the one closest to your situation, or call us and we will point you to it.
Stock & asset disposal
Turning surplus stock, business assets and vehicles into cash — by outright purchase, managed sale or auction.
Clearance stock buying
We buy surplus, overstock, end-of-line and returned inventory from manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Who it is for: Manufacturers and importers, Wholesalers and distributors, Retail and ecommerce businesses
Delivered with WeBuyClearanceStock
Selling and disposing of clearance stock
Where an outright sale is not the best answer, we help you compare disposal routes and run the one that recovers the most value.
Who it is for: Retailers and brands protecting price positioning, Distributors with slow-moving inventory, Businesses in closure, restructure or relocation
Commercial auction services
Selling business assets, stock, plant and vehicles through an online bidding market.
Who it is for: Businesses closing or relocating a site, Insolvency practitioners and administrators, Manufacturers replacing plant
Delivered with EAMA Group
Fleet and vehicle disposal
Disposing of company cars, vans and commercial vehicles through managed remarketing and auction.
Who it is for: Companies operating car and van fleets, Leasing and rental operators, Businesses closing depots or restructuring
Delivered with VanAuctions
Logistics
Moving goods using spare vehicle capacity, and storing and fulfilling stock.
Return loads and backloads
Moving goods on vehicles already travelling the route — and filling empty return legs for hauliers and couriers.
Who it is for: Manufacturers and distributors, Retailers and ecommerce businesses moving stock between sites, Businesses relocating equipment
Delivered with Transport Return Loads
Warehousing and logistics
Storage, handling and movement of goods, including reverse logistics on clearance projects.
Who it is for: Retailers and ecommerce businesses, Distributors and importers, Businesses running a clearance or closure project
Technology
Software and systems for auction houses and ecommerce businesses, plus vehicle data.
Auction management software
Software for running auctions: cataloguing, bidder and vendor records, invoicing and back-office administration.
Who it is for: Auction houses, Asset-disposal and remarketing operations, Businesses running regular in-house sales
Delivered with ManageAuctions.Online
Ecommerce and custom software development
Building ecommerce, inventory, order and marketplace software where off-the-shelf platforms do not fit.
Who it is for: Retailers and brands outgrowing their platform, Wholesalers and distributors, Marketplace and multi-channel sellers
Ecommerce and marketplace management
Running online sales channels day to day: listings, stock accuracy, pricing and order operations.
Who it is for: Brands selling through marketplaces, Wholesalers moving into direct sales, Retailers without an in-house ecommerce team
Vehicle history and data services
Vehicle provenance and history checking for businesses that handle vehicles in volume.
Who it is for: Motor traders and dealers, Fleet operators, Auction and remarketing businesses
Delivered with CheckVehicles
Commercial services
Business-to-business services including debt recovery and modular buildings.
Commercial debt recovery
Recovering unpaid business-to-business invoices using UK commercial debt law and our own debt management software.
Who it is for: Suppliers and manufacturers, Wholesalers and distributors, Logistics and transport firms
Modular buildings, garden offices and cabins
Sourcing and managing modular and bespoke buildings for commercial, leisure and residential use.
Who it is for: Homeowners wanting a garden office or garden room, Holiday parks and leisure operators, Sites needing toilet, shower or welfare cabins
Delivered with Adacon
Quick answers
- What does Retail ABC do?
- Retail ABC Ltd is a Manchester-based UK business that buys and disposes of clearance stock, arranges business asset auctions and fleet disposal, matches return loads and backloads, provides auction management and ecommerce software, and offers B2B commercial debt recovery. Some services are delivered through specialist group operations; Retail ABC remains the point of contact. More
- Does Retail ABC buy clearance stock?
- Yes. Retail ABC buys surplus, overstock, end-of-line and returned stock from UK businesses, usually as whole lots, and arranges collection. More
- Can Retail ABC dispose of business assets?
- Yes — through outright purchase, managed sale or online auction. Business asset auctions are conducted by EAMA Group, the group's auction operation. More
- What is a haulage backload?
- A backload is a consignment carried on a lorry or van that would otherwise return empty after a delivery. Because the vehicle is travelling anyway, it is usually cheaper than a dedicated vehicle if your dates are flexible. More
- How can businesses sell surplus inventory?
- The main routes are an outright sale to a clearance buyer (fastest), an auction (competitive price, fixed deadline) or a managed sale over time (highest potential return, slowest). The right one depends on volume, condition and how quickly the space is needed. More
- What is auction management software?
- Software that runs the administration around an auction — lot entry, catalogues, vendor and bidder records, invoicing and settlement — so sales are not managed in spreadsheets. More
- How does commercial fleet disposal work?
- Vehicles coming off fleet are inspected and appraised, then sold through vehicle auction or direct sale, with collection and paperwork handled. It suits businesses replacing or reducing vans, cars or trucks. More
Every service is enquired through Retail ABC Ltd: 0161 241 6855 · cs@retailabc.co.uk