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Charlotte gift shops accepting new brands

These 12 shops 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.

The 12 shops

Dilworth / East Blvd · Charlotte

Paper Skyscraper

Dilworth gift shop of unique gifts, Charlotte souvenirs, local products and decor; Charlotte Magazine's best local gift shop 26 years running.

Heads up: No review timeline, and they may not reply to every proposal.

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Uptown · Charlotte

CLT Find

Uptown boutique of Charlotte souvenirs, gifts and treats from 90+ local makers and purveyors.

Heads up: Curated; not every submission is accepted.

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Morningside Dr (east Charlotte) · Charlotte

Crown & Honey Boutique

Boutique and coffee bar that hosts events.

Heads up: Vendor terms aren't published.

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Boundary St · Belmont

Belmont Batcave

Alternative store, open since May 2026, with 65+ independent vendors of handmade, upcycled, gothic, art, zines, jewelry and oddities.

Heads up: Also sells vintage and oddities.

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Uptown / Levine Center for the Arts · Charlotte

Gantt Center Museum Store

Store of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, celebrating African-American art and culture.

Heads up: Phone only; no written submission process.

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Downtown Davidson / S Main St · Davidson

KF Studios Handmade Marketplace

Curated handmade marketplace (with specialty coffee) carrying 100+ local, regional and national artisans.

Heads up: Monthly review cycle, so expect up to a month for a reply.

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Downtown Concord / Union St S · Concord

The Mercantile on Market

Downtown Concord marketplace of 90+ vendors selling handcrafted, vintage and artisan goods.

Heads up: Booth-rental model, but rates aren't published.

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Downtown Mooresville / N Main St · Mooresville

Lichen or Knot (Mooresville)

Plant and living shop with home goods, fragrance and artisan pieces.

Heads up: A small four-store business (Staunton and Floyd, VA; Apex and Mooresville, NC).

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Downtown Concord / Union St S · Concord

Cabarrus Arts Council Gift Shop

The Arts Council's gallery gift shop of handcrafted cards, pottery, jewelry, glass, prints, books and woodwork.

Heads up: Artists from North Carolina and surrounding states.

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Camp North End · Charlotte

That's Novel Books

Used-and-new bookstore at Camp North End with a small selection of new books by local Charlotte authors.

Heads up: The placement process is explained after you reach out; terms aren't published.

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Downtown Monroe · Monroe

47K Marketplace

Family-owned artisan boutique in downtown Monroe featuring local artisans, furniture, decor and unique gifts.

Heads up: They limit the number of vendors selling similar products.

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Kings Mountain

Jo Ann Ford Gift Shop at Southern Arts Society

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