With a dedicated space in one of our stores, you can reach new customers and grow your business without the overhead of opening a storefront of your own.
2027 vendor applications open Monday, November 2nd! Join our interest list to be notified when they are live.
Tell us about your business, what you sell, and which location you're interested in joining.
If accepted, we'll match you to an available space that fits your products and business.
Display your merchandise. Our stores are designed without traditional booths as one cohesive shopping experience.
Our team staffs the store, assists customers, and handles daily sales and operations.
Monitor your sales, restock merchandise and maintain your display while we take care of the rest.
Fees, payments, tagging, inventory, displays, policies and vendor expectations. Everything you need to know before applying.
Each store offers a variety of space sizes, layouts, and price points. Explore your preferred location to see what might work best for your business.
VENDOR FAQ
We open applications each November for the following year. You'll tell us about your business, products and preferred space type. We carefully review applications based on product fit, presentation and available space to create a thoughtful mix of businesses and products that complement one another.
Applicants are notified by the end of November. Accepted vendors will receive information about available spaces, contracts and setup. New vendors generally move in during the first week of January.
Not necessarily, but whether you're local or out of town, you'll need a plan for keeping your space stocked, maintained and looking its best. Vendors must complete their initial setup in person, and we encourage regular visits whenever possible. However, vendors can manage spaces from a distance through shipments, communication with our team and monitoring their sales.
Vendors pay a monthly space fee plus 15% of sales. Fees vary based on space size, type and location within the store. Explore our Maps & Pricing section above to find options that fit your business and budget.
Yes. Vendors are responsible for credit card processing fees, along with applicable software, printing and payment fees. All current fees are outlined in our Vendor Packet available to download in the section above.
We offer a variety of wall, table and rack spaces. You can indicate your preferences when applying, and we'll work to find the best fit if accepted. Availability is determined after current vendor placements are finalized, so the maps do not necessarily reflect openings.
We provide the storefront, basic fixtures such as tables, walls and racks, vendor signage, staffing, marketing, point-of-sale system and daily operations. Our team handles customer service, checkout, utilities and general store expenses, allowing you to focus on your products and business.
No! Our team staffs the stores seven days a week, assists customers and handles sales. You are responsible for maintaining your space and merchandise, but you do not need to work shifts.
We provide basic fixtures, such as tables, walls and racks. Walls are supplied with retail brackets and shelves. Vendors supply products and smaller displays to merchandise their spaces. Any large fixtures, signage and major display changes must be approved in advance to maintain a cohesive shopping experience.
Regular restocking is essential! Vendors are expected to monitor sales and keep their spaces full, fresh and seasonally appropriate. Some spaces require more frequent attention than others, so it's important to stay on top of your inventory and display. We'd love to see or hear from you at least once a month, and more often as needed You can restock anytime during regular store hours.
Yes! After your initial in-person setup, you may ship properly tagged, ready-to-sell merchandise for restocking. Please review our Vendor Packet for shipping guidelines. Shipping does not replace your responsibility to maintain your display and visit as needed.
Yes! Vendors have access to our online portal, Consignor Access, where they can track their sales, monitor inventory, review account balances and view payouts.
All merchandise must be entered into our point-of-sale system and tagged with The Maker and Merchant barcode labels. Labels can be printed at home or picked up at the store. Complete instructions are provided in the Vendor Packet available to download in the section above.
Vendor sales are paid monthly by direct deposit. Your commission, applicable fees and upcoming month's space fee are deducted from sales before payment. A credit card must be kept on file for fees not covered by sales. For new vendors, your first month's space fee is due before move-in.
We calculate, collect and remit applicable sales tax on purchases made in our stores. Vendors remain responsible for their own business tax obligations.
Vendor contracts run for 12 months, January through December, and automatically renew unless proper notice is given. Vendors must provide at least 30 days' notice before the end of the term if they do not wish to renew. Early departures do not eliminate remaining contractual obligations.
No! Existing vendor contracts automatically renew each year. If you'd like to change your space, please email the ownership team at info@themakerandmerchant.com. Vendors interested in joining an additional location must submit a new application.
We'd still love to hear from you! Through our Share Your Product program, we purchase select merchandise directly from small businesses to carry in our stores. It's another way to grow your business without maintaining a dedicated space.
