Westside LA & Culver City shops accepting new brands
These 9 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 9 shops
General Store
'Simple, well-made things' imagined and crafted by artists and makers; supports a network of independent artists. Sister store in San Francisco.
The Ripped Bodice
Romance bookstore; also has a Brooklyn store. Publishers, publicists and agents should email their catalog instead.
Urbanic Paper Boutique
Paper and design boutique sourcing 'the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world'; blends modern style and vintage charm.
Book Soup
Bookstore that moved to a placement-only program for Southern California authors on June 1, 2025; separate form for book-talk and signing proposals.
re_ grocery
Refill grocery store fighting plastic packaging; looks for sustainable, thoughtfully made products. Also has a Studio City location.
Burro
Abbot Kinney shop since 1999, inspired by the American West: stationery, trinkets, coffee-table books, handcrafted accessories, and goods for hearth and home.
Lundeen's
Gift shop across from City Hall that's 'always excited to discover new makers and thoughtfully designed products.' Offers complimentary gift wrap.
Broome St. General Store
General store and cafe with a Silver Lake flagship and a shop at Platform in Culver City.
Lucky Penny General Store
Independent, women-owned neighborhood shop that's 'passionate about supporting local artists, makers': gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, apothecary, clothing and locally made products. Hosts events and workshops.