Raleigh–Durham shops that take makers on consignment
These 7 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 7 shops
Littlest Shoppe
Tiny downtown shop next to Little Native Coffee, carrying a curated mix of retail brands and local makers.
Heads up: Their first round of vendor applications has closed.
WomanCraft Gifts
Long-running co-op of North Carolina artisans selling original handmade gifts. Members and consignors are paid only when their work sells.
Heads up: Open to NC artists 18+.
DECO Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh gift shop carrying goods from more than 100 local and independent makers since 2012.
Heads up: Photography and original paintings don't sell well there.
Flyleaf Books
Independent bookstore in Chapel Hill with a Local Author program and a busy events calendar.
Heads up: They don't stock books published through Amazon or CreateSpace.
Quail Ridge Books
Raleigh's long-running independent bookstore in North Hills, known for author events.
Heads up: No CreateSpace or Amazon-published books.
Regulator Bookshop
Durham's landmark independent bookshop on Ninth Street. Its consignment books are mostly by local Triangle and Durham authors.
Heads up: Non-local books may not be stocked.
Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
Nonprofit arts council gallery and gift shop in downtown Hillsborough, where sales help fund the council's community programs.
Heads up: Open to artists 18+ in Hillsborough and Orange County (occasionally neighboring counties).
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