Century-old barbershop in Spain seeks successor after owner's 51 years of dedication

In the city of Seu d'Urgell, Spain, the Ribera barbershop and beauty salon faces a decisive moment as it seeks a new owner. The establishment, founded in 1928, is up for sale due to the imminent retirement of Joan Ribera Catarina, who dedicated 51 years of his professional life to the location. For the barbering industry, this case is relevant as it represents the preservation of a traditional business with nearly a century of history.

The space is located on Major Street, one of the city's oldest commercial axes, near dels Jueus Street. The area maintains commercial activity throughout the week and hosts the local market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The property preserves original elements that witness its long trajectory, such as hydraulic tile floors and leather-upholstered chairs.

The business history began with Mr. Martret, who opened the doors in 1928. Subsequently, Joan's father entered as an apprentice and took over ownership years later. The current owner joined the team professionally in 1975, still during his secondary studies. After completing his technical beauty course in 1982, he assumed full control of the establishment following his father's passing, maintaining uninterrupted operations for more than four decades.

The succession process is being managed by the Reempresa program, specialized in the transfer of operating businesses. This initiative connects owners who wish to retire with those interested in taking over management, offering support throughout the entire transition. In the specific case of Ribera, it is a sole proprietorship focused on beauty and aesthetics services, operating in a rented location.

The main motivation for the transfer is to prevent one of Major Street's traditional businesses from closing its doors. The intention is to find someone willing to continue the establishment's 98 years of history. Interested parties can obtain more information through Reempresa Alt Urgell at CETAP, or via the contact channels indicated by the local entity.