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Charlotte guide · 8 shops

Charlotte home goods & design shops accepting makers

These 8 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 8 shops

Dilworth / East Blvd · Charlotte

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.

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Uptown · Charlotte

CLT Find

Uptown boutique of Charlotte souvenirs, gifts and treats from 90+ local makers and purveyors.

Heads up: Curated; not every submission is accepted.

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Downtown Mooresville · Mooresville

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'.

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Downtown Davidson / S Main St · Davidson

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.

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Downtown Concord / Union St S · Concord

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.

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Downtown Mooresville / N Main St · Mooresville

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).

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Downtown Concord / Union St S · Concord

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.

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Downtown Monroe · Monroe

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.

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