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Phoenix · 16 shops

Phoenix shops accepting new brands, makers & designers

These 16 independent shops in Phoenix 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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Uptown / Camelback Rd (second store in Tempe) · Phoenix

Changing Hands Bookstore

The Valley's best-known independent bookstore, with new and used books, gifts and hundreds of author events a year at its Phoenix and Tempe stores.

Heads up: Ingram-distributed, returnable books only.

FormWholesale via Ingram (returnable; no consignment)Books
Old Town Scottsdale (N Brown Ave; more stores on E 5th Ave, E 1st Ave and in Phoenix) · Scottsdale

The Merchantile

Boutique marketplace of 100+ local Arizona designers, makers and small businesses, with workshops and pop-ups, across four stores in Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Heads up: Waitlist for both the Scottsdale and Phoenix stores.

FormGiftsHomeApparel
Uptown / Camelback Rd · Phoenix

Frances

Long-running Uptown Phoenix boutique of women's and kids' clothing, cards, gifts and Arizona-made goods from small independent brands.

Heads up: They can't reply to every submission.

EmailMail samplesGiftsStationeryApparel
Downtown (Phoenix Convention Center); also Tempe, Chandler, Peoria and Glendale · Phoenix

Retail Therapy AZ

Mom-founded shop-local stores carrying Arizona small businesses, and the brick-and-mortar home for Visit Phoenix merchandise drops.

Heads up: A local multi-store business (five Valley stores).

FormGiftsApparelHome
Roosevelt / McDowell Rd · Phoenix

Wasted Ink Zine Distro

Nonprofit zine shop, distro and 1,000+ zine library that prioritizes historically marginalized voices.

Heads up: Zines only. Terms on their page are labeled 2022; check they're current.

FormMailIn personConsignmentBooksArtStationery
Midtown / Central Ave · Phoenix

The Museum Store at Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum's shop of art-inspired gifts and work by designers and regional artisans; museum admission not required.

Heads up: Not every submission gets a response.

FormArtGiftsJewelry
North Phoenix (Mayo Blvd, Desert Ridge area) · Phoenix

MIM Museum Store (Musical Instrument Museum)

Store of the Musical Instrument Museum, with music-themed gifts and goods from around the world.

Heads up: Products should relate to music or MIM's collections.

FormGiftsKids & toysJewelry
Midtown / Central Ave · Phoenix

Heard Museum Shop

Shop of the Heard Museum, selling American Indian jewelry, pottery, textiles and fine art.

Heads up: American Indian art only.

EmailConsignment for American Indian artArtJewelryHome
Chandler Museum · Chandler

Chandler Museum Store

Small city-run museum shop with Chandler, Valley and Sonoran Desert themed merchandise.

Heads up: The committee meets quarterly, so decisions can take up to three months.

FormGiftsBooksArt
West Mesa (W Southern Ave) · Mesa

Beanchain Marketplace (Beanchain Coffee)

Mesa coffee shop with vendor shelves of local makers' work, plus occasional markets.

Heads up: Ongoing social-media posting and monthly reporting are required.

FormConsignment with no shelf rent + feesGiftsArtHome
Mesa (S Gilbert Rd) · Mesa

Desert Bloom Boutiques

In-house plant and lifestyle boutique at a Mesa Pilates studio, featuring local makers and eco-conscious brands.

Heads up: The boutique is inside a Pilates studio.

FormHomeBeautyGifts
Historic Downtown Glendale (W Glendale Ave) · Glendale

The Scribbled Hollow

Small sci-fi, fantasy and fandom bookshop in Historic Downtown Glendale that loves local and indie authors.

Heads up: Sci-fi, fantasy and related genres (horror, magical realism, poetry, witchy and more); romance accepted from local authors.

EmailIn personDelayed consignment · No feesBooks
Gilbert (S Gilbert Rd) · Gilbert

Literally, A Bookshop

Gilbert indie bookstore whose stock is about 70% children's and YA, with storytimes and author events.

Heads up: Approved local titles mostly get a website listing, not shelf space.

FormDistributors; local titles mostly listed onlineBooksKids & toys
North Phoenix (32nd St & Thunderbird) · Phoenix

Vibe Box

Phoenix gift-box company with a studio shop, favoring Arizona and desert-inspired small-batch brands.

Heads up: Buys wholesale or rents shelf space (rent not stated).

FormBooth / shelf rentalGiftsHomeFood gifts
Melrose District (N 7th Ave) · Phoenix

Static Hall

Long-term vendor hall in the Melrose District for independent brands, local makers, vintage vendors and artists.

Heads up: Paid program: $99/month, 3-month minimum, waitlist.

FormBooth / shelf rentalApparelArtGifts
Gilbert (moving to The Verde at Cooley Station) · Gilbert

Sip & Shop A Local Collection

Gilbert local-maker gift shop with sips, classes and events.

Heads up: Moving to The Verde at Cooley Station (Gilbert); no street address posted yet.

FormEmailConsignment through ConsignCloud with monthly ACH depositsGiftsApparelJewelry

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