Shops that tell you when (or if) they'll reply
These 30 shops say when, or whether, you'll hear back after you pitch. They are in New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17. Want to narrow it down? Combine this with other filters in the directory.
New York City · 16 shops
All New York City shops →Pink Olive
Eclectic gift shop of 'beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful' items; actively seeks new artists whose work complements the current assortment.
Venus in Tokyo
Boutique/gallery selling bespoke accessories 'made in New York, Tokyo, and beyond' from independent artists and designers.
The WonderMart
Exclusively stocks goods made or designed in New York State; looks for giftable, well-made, retail-ready products.
Brooklyn Made Store
Built on local makers, artists and independent brands with 'real Brooklyn energy'. Two stores (Industry City and City Point).
Catbird
Brooklyn jewelry shop; asks for a list of stores already selling your goods.
Driggs Mercantile
Owner-curated, 'very selective' but open to new brands and artists. Sister store Red Pearl nearby.
Pretty Well Beauty
Clean beauty: pure ingredients, performance, cruelty-free formulas.
Museum of the City of New York Shop
Everything must reflect the history and culture of New York City.
The Store at MAD
Museum of Arts and Design store; artist-made craft and design.
MoMA Design Store
Design-led assortment 'from beautiful home decor to problem-solving tech innovations'.
The Astoria Bookshop
Independent bookshop; won't consider submissions whose links point only to Amazon.
Magpie
Brick-and-mortar shop with more product in-store than online; limited space, selective.
Exit9 Gift Emporium
Mom-and-pop gift shop; 'unique, whimsical, quirky and functional', off-beat books, themed versions of everyday items.
Pema New York
Brooklyn shop curating a 'collection of artists'.
SHOP Cooper Hewitt
Shop of the Smithsonian design museum.
Whitney Museum Shop
Whitney Museum of American Art shop.
Los Angeles · 14 shops
All Los Angeles shops →Leanna Lin's Wonderland
Playful gift shop + art gallery 'for the young at heart'; focus on California and West Coast artists and brands. Won't carry lines already sold elsewhere in Eagle Rock (90041).
Merci Milo
Small family-owned shop of handmade, unique toys and accessories for children from local artisans, traditional toy makers, 'creative mamas' and global brands.
Heads up: Still an LA shop: the Highland Park store at 6017 Echo Street is open daily.
LA Librería
Children's and young adult bookstore specializing in bilingual and Spanish-language books; also serves educators.
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.
Japanese American National Museum Store
Museum store offering crafts, publications, recordings and merchandise that 'illustrate the richness, understanding, and appreciation of the Japanese American experience.'
Heads up: JANM's Pavilion has been closed for renovation since January 6, 2025 and reopens January 23, 2027.
Craft Contemporary Shop
Museum shop that independently sources most products; open to handmade, artist and artisan-made work. The museum also runs juried Makers Market and Holiday Marketplace events.
re_ grocery
Refill grocery store fighting plastic packaging; looks for sustainable, thoughtfully made products. Also has a Studio City location.
Shout and About
Gift shop opened in 2015; second shop in Carlsbad (opened 2022). Owner-run.
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.
Chevalier's Books
Larchmont bookstore that moved across the street to a larger space in January 2021; separate form for event pitches.
Gallery Nucleus
Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.
Luca
Non-toxic beauty and essentials shop with strict ingredient standards.
Questions
How long do boutiques take to reply to a pitch?
It depends on the shop. Shops on this page that publish a timeline: Venus in Tokyo: within 7 days; Driggs Mercantile: within 7 days; Chevalier's Books: within 14 days; Luca: within 14 days; LA Librería: within 30 days; Pretty Well Beauty: within 42 days; The Ripped Bodice: within 90 days. 25 of the 30 say they reply only if interested.