Independent shops accepting new brands
Every shop below publicly says it takes submissions from brands, makers or artists. Filter by city, area, category or terms, then open a listing for the exact pitch instructions.
Pink Olive
Eclectic gift shop of 'beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful' items; actively seeks new artists whose work complements the current assortment.
From Here to Sunday
Shop + gallery; a large portion of the collection is by NYC-local artists, plus US and international artists.
RIDER
Two Park Slope gift shops with a 'New York Made' section; more product in-store than online.
Stéle
Fragrance shop with two locations carrying different assortments of small-batch 'houses'; sells samples and discovery sets.
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).
A.MANO Brooklyn
Gift and stationery shop with curated home décor, Brooklyn artists' work, greeting cards and a small café.
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.
Flushing Town Hall Gift Shop
Since 2009 features Queens and Long Island artists: jewelers, ceramic artists, fine printmakers, musicians' CDs. Currently looking for new artists.
Lockwood
Looking for 'unique, locally made goods' that complement the current selection. Multiple NYC shops.
Love Adorned
Original jewelry, art and objects from collections with limited global distribution; 'artistry over commerciality'.
The Brick Art Store
Art & gift store: artisan goods, art books, vintage records, editions by local artists, plus 'The Wall' not-for-profit gallery for young artists.
DOORS NYC
Concept store + independent fashion PR showroom; 100+ independent designers, many exclusive in the US.
Flying Solo
Fashion retail platform for independent designers in New York and Paris.
NiLu
100% Black-owned gift and lifestyle shop; policy to seek out BIPOC makers, creators and artists first.
New York Historical Museum Store
Museum store focused on New York history; NY-themed gifts, books, ornaments.
Museum of the City of New York Shop
Everything must reflect the history and culture of New York City.
New Museum Store
Contemporary art museum store.
Brooklyn Museum Shop
Brooklyn Museum's shop.
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'.
ESQUELETO
Jewelry shop carrying designers and artists; New York store on Elizabeth St.
The Astoria Bookshop
Independent bookshop; won't consider submissions whose links point only to Amazon.
KinKa
Salon gallery + store; also features culinary products from local growers and makers.
Magpie
Brick-and-mortar shop with more product in-store than online; limited space, selective.
Common Assembly (1common)
Curated retail and pop-up platform with a 'minimal, nature-oriented aesthetic'; says it does not lease booths.
Exit9 Gift Emporium
Mom-and-pop gift shop; 'unique, whimsical, quirky and functional', off-beat books, themed versions of everyday items.
Rue Saint Paul
Sustainable collective: ethical lifestyle brands, pre-loved finds and rentals.
Pema New York
Brooklyn shop curating a 'collection of artists'.
BEAM
Home and lifestyle goods mixing iconic brands with emerging artists and designers; waterfront store (also Hudson, NY).
TrendyMrkt
Emerging brands and local makers geared toward healthy lifestyles, empowerment, work-life balance and community.
Free Agency
Store for emerging independent designers.
Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store
Park Slope general store.
Coil & Cord
Queer-owned rope studio and creative space building out a retail section of local makers' goods; also hosts makers markets.
The Wild
Greenpoint shop that loves supporting local makers and artists.
SHOP Cooper Hewitt
Shop of the Smithsonian design museum.
Guggenheim Store
Guggenheim Museum store.
Whitney Museum Shop
Whitney Museum of American Art shop.
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.
LAKE
Boutique since 2007 'committed to bringing independent artisans into our neighborhood': gifts, natural apothecary, clothing and jewelry.
THE MOST
Curated lifestyle concept store since 2015 with beauty & wellness, fashion, and design & home, including a USM Modular furniture showroom; welcoming brands across every category.
Soragumi
Anime/game merch shop (official Genshin merchandise, figures, blind boxes) that also carries local and international artists and brands and hosts events. Second store in Buena Park.
Markt LA
Women's clothing, shoes, jewelry and bags from independent designers; new items in-store daily.
General Store
'Simple, well-made things' imagined and crafted by artists and makers; supports a network of independent artists. Sister store in San Francisco.
Cookbook
Neighborhood market and grocery.
North Figueroa Bookshop
General-interest bookstore run by LA publishers Rare Bird and Unnamed Press; connects the independent publishing community with readers in Highland Park, Glassell Park and Eagle Rock.
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.'
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.
Academy Museum Store
Store of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Vroman's Bookstore
Pasadena bookstore that 'is proud to support local authors.' Authors must affirm no AI was used in producing the book.
Book Soup
Bookstore that moved to a placement-only program for Southern California authors on June 1, 2025; separate form for book-talk and signing proposals.
WACKO / Soap Plant
Pop-culture gift and book emporium with the La Luz de Jesus art gallery inside (gallery submissions go to [email protected]).
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.
The Secret Headquarters
Comic book shop that prefers comics or primarily comic-based zines it can sell; also publishes under SHQ Publishing.
FOLD Gallery & Shop
Gallery and shop above The Last Bookstore with heavy tourist foot traffic; shows painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber art and illustration.
Skylight Books
Independent bookstore with a zine section.
Lundeen's
Gift shop across from City Hall that's 'always excited to discover new makers and thoughtfully designed products.' Offers complimentary gift wrap.
Stay Home Friend
Gift shop with unique finds by local artists and sustainably minded gifts.
Myrtle
Shop for brands created or co-created by a visible female designer with an interest in sustainable manufacture; also carries apothecary, home and gift items by female designers. In Echo Park 2011-2017, now at ROW DTLA.
Shorthand
Stationery shop ('for the love of your desk') that's 'always on the hunt for new products' but has a very specific aesthetic. Third store in San Anselmo.
Chevalier's Books
Larchmont bookstore that moved across the street to a larger space in January 2021; separate form for event pitches.
Broome St. General Store
General store and cafe with a Silver Lake flagship and a shop at Platform in Culver City.
Junior High
Multipurpose gallery and events space whose consignment shop is all small-batch, one-of-a-kind work handmade by local artisans; shop is always in rotation.
Flintridge Bookstore
Independent bookstore with a consignment program to feature local authors.
Lucky Penny General Store
Independent, women-owned neighborhood shop that's 'passionate about supporting local artists, makers': gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, apothecary, clothing and locally made products. Hosts events and workshops.
Paper Plant Co.
Stationery, home and gift boutique in Historic Chinatown with a strong Japanese stationery assortment.
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.
Alchemy Works
Coastal California retail, gallery and event space concept; second location in Newport Beach.
Magpi
'A Place to Gather Beautiful Things': apparel, home décor, artisan-made goods, vintage finds, gifts and pantry items. Second store in Cedar Glen (Lake Arrowhead).
Monarca Sol Collective
Artisan marketplace boutique (formerly Mercadito Monarca) with handmade goods from Indigenous artisans in Mexico and local Latinx makers; collective model for underrepresented makers.
South Pas Vintage
Vintage shop with rack rentals and memberships, plus artist and handmade tables (personal branding allowed for artists only). Sister shop Monrovia Vintage.
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