Charlotte shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 15 independent shops in Charlotte 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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Park Road Books
Charlotte's long-running independent bookstore in the Park Road Shopping Center, with a strong local-author shelf and regular author events.
Belmont Bookshop
Independent bookshop on Belmont's Main Street that makes room for Carolinas authors.
Heads up: NC and SC residents only, with priority for Charlotte-metro authors.
Paper Skyscraper
Dilworth gift shop of unique gifts, Charlotte souvenirs, local products and decor; Charlotte Magazine's best local gift shop 26 years running.
Heads up: No review timeline, and they may not reply to every proposal.
CLT Find
Uptown boutique of Charlotte souvenirs, gifts and treats from 90+ local makers and purveyors.
Heads up: Curated; not every submission is accepted.
The Shop at Mooresville Arts
Nonprofit gallery's shop of jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, glass, woodwork and cards from selected local artists.
Heads up: Seasonal juried rounds; the Holiday Shop call details are still 'to come'.
Crown & Honey Boutique
Boutique and coffee bar that hosts events.
Heads up: Vendor terms aren't published.
Belmont Batcave
Alternative store, open since May 2026, with 65+ independent vendors of handmade, upcycled, gothic, art, zines, jewelry and oddities.
Heads up: Also sells vintage and oddities.
Gantt Center Museum Store
Store of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, celebrating African-American art and culture.
Heads up: Phone only; no written submission process.
KF Studios Handmade Marketplace
Curated handmade marketplace (with specialty coffee) carrying 100+ local, regional and national artisans.
Heads up: Monthly review cycle, so expect up to a month for a reply.
The Mercantile on Market
Downtown Concord marketplace of 90+ vendors selling handcrafted, vintage and artisan goods.
Heads up: Booth-rental model, but rates aren't published.
Lichen or Knot (Mooresville)
Plant and living shop with home goods, fragrance and artisan pieces.
Heads up: A small four-store business (Staunton and Floyd, VA; Apex and Mooresville, NC).
Cabarrus Arts Council Gift Shop
The Arts Council's gallery gift shop of handcrafted cards, pottery, jewelry, glass, prints, books and woodwork.
Heads up: Artists from North Carolina and surrounding states.
That's Novel Books
Used-and-new bookstore at Camp North End with a small selection of new books by local Charlotte authors.
Heads up: The placement process is explained after you reach out; terms aren't published.
47K Marketplace
Family-owned artisan boutique in downtown Monroe featuring local artisans, furniture, decor and unique gifts.
Heads up: They limit the number of vendors selling similar products.
Editions Coffee Shop & Bookstore
Downtown Kannapolis coffee shop and bookstore in a restored 1920s mill house, with new and used books, local authors, yarn from local dyers and author events.
Heads up: Selective review.
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