Boston shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 20 independent shops in Boston publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
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The Local Hand
Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.
Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.
Trove on Tremont
Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.
Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.
Diversity Consignment
Jamaica Plain consignment shop for clothing, art and design, with a separate program for original work by local artists and designers.
Heads up: Paid program: $20 account opening fee for the artist program.
Cambridge Artists' Cooperative
Artist-owned and -operated shop of contemporary American craft in Harvard Square since 1988, with work by 150+ artists.
Heads up: Jurying pauses in November and December.
Pod
Corner shop (since 1998) of quiet, well-designed homewares, found objects, women's apparel and personal care.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
Brookline Booksmith
Coolidge Corner independent bookstore since 1961, known for gifts, a used book cellar and 200+ events a year.
Heads up: Not all books are accepted.
Porter Square Books
Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.
Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).
Harvard Book Store
Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.
Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.
Cambridge Naturals
Independent natural-products store with curated supplements, herbs, body care, grocery and lifestyle supplies.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
Rozzie Bound Co-op
Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.
Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.
Fire Opal
Shop of American handmade jewelry, ceramics and gifts, made by artists or in their studios.
Heads up: Products must be made by the artist or in their studio, with sustainable practices.
MFA Boston Shop
The Museum of Fine Arts' shops at the Huntington Ave entrance and in the museum, plus online.
Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.
Gift at the Gardner
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's shop: curated books, stationery, jewelry and home decor reflecting the museum's eclectic style. No admission needed to shop.
Heads up: High volume of submissions; they get back only if it's a fit.
Micro Plant Studio
South Boston plant shop, billed as the first Latinx plant store in Boston, with plant workshops and maker goods.
Heads up: EIN and Massachusetts Form ST-4 required to apply.
All She Wrote Books
Intersectional feminist and queer bookstore in Somerville with a local-author shelf.
Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-published books.
The Gallery@57
Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.
Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Independent bookstore and cafe in a Beacon Hill townhouse on Charles Street.
Heads up: Because of the volume of submissions, they may not respond individually.
City Feed and Supply
Jamaica Plain neighborhood grocery and cafe with two stores.
Heads up: The only process is a new-products email address on their contact page; no criteria or terms are published.
Lovestruck Books
Romance-focused independent bookstore with a bar and cafe in Harvard Square.
Heads up: Focus on authors with a strong Greater Boston connection; romance-themed books get priority.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Family-run Back Bay bookstore and cafe on Newbury Street since 1984.
Heads up: They take a limited number of consignment books, mostly from local authors, and can't respond to every request.
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