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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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Heard Museum Shop
Shop of the Heard Museum, selling American Indian jewelry, pottery, textiles and fine art.
Heads up: American Indian art only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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