Dallas–Fort Worth shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 18 independent shops in Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Plot Twist Bookbar
Denton's independent romance-only bookstore and bar, with signings, Q&As and themed cocktails.
Heads up: Romance only (fiction with strong romantic elements).
Bird's Bookstore
Dallas bookstore and café ('Bookstore and Arthouse') with a monthly book club and author events.
Heads up: They can't stock self-published titles, and they don't accept unsolicited review copies, ARCs or promo materials.
Bibliobar
Downtown Plano bookstore and bar with in-store stock, events and off-site book sales.
Heads up: Use only the Author Google Form; inquiries sent through the contact form are ignored.
Blush Bookstore
Independent bookstore on W 8th St in Bishop Arts.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
The Dock Bookshop
East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.
Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.
The DIME Store
Downtown Denton gift shop and workshop space for handmade, small-batch and independently designed goods since 2013, carrying 50+ local and Texas-regional makers.
Not accepting right now. Maker submissions are closed for 2026 and reopen in early 2027.
Mosaic Makers Collective
Collective of Texas women makers selling handmade goods in Bishop Arts and at the Dallas Farmers Market.
Heads up: Female artisans only.
The Mercantile
Fort Worth dealer mall of 200+ booths for home decor, antiques, fashion, collectibles, jewelry and furniture.
Heads up: Paid program: booth rent (amount not published) plus a 10% commission and a work-hours requirement.
Green Thistle
Sustainability-minded Race Street shop of handcrafted and upcycled goods from mostly local artists.
Heads up: The only process is an invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.
Amon Carter Museum Shop
Shop of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, with art-inspired products, artisan-made items, prints, books and toys.
Heads up: Because of high volume, they can't respond to every submission.
Bewitched Denton
Denton's first brick-and-mortar Pagan, witchy and metaphysical shop, welcoming BIPOC and LGBTQ+ seekers.
Heads up: Highly selective with limited space.
Lone Star Mercantile
Family-owned 30,000+ sq ft vendor marketplace in Allen with staffed checkout, events and a free classroom.
Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amounts on their application page) plus an 8% commission.
The Market at Ridglea
Cooperative boutique retail space in Fort Worth's Ridglea area (sister markets in Roanoke and Aledo).
Not accepting right now. Waitlisted: all locations are currently fully leased.
The Mosaic Market
Downtown Arlington collective for local artists, makers and small businesses, opened March 2024.
Heads up: Vendors are responsible for insuring their own inventory.
NRH Hive Collective
Locally owned, curated maker and boutique collective on Grapevine Highway, with workshops, seasonal markets and a tea room.
Heads up: Paid program: booth rent, quoted after application review.
LAST Art Gallery
Artist-run cooperative gallery in McKinney's Historic Downtown Cultural District for over ten years, also selling wearables.
Heads up: Membership co-op: juried, with two gallery shifts a month plus volunteer work.
Gifted
Near Southside lifestyle shop of design-conscious home and personal gifts, many from local makers and small businesses.
Heads up: The only process is an invitation on their contact page to send wholesale inquiries; no terms are published.
HereAfter
Downtown Denton oddities and curiosities shop beneath a tattoo studio, for makers and collectors of the strange, rare and beautifully bizarre.
Heads up: Oddities niche; antiques and collectibles are also sold.
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