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St. Charles shops accepting new brands

These 3 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 3 shops

West Clay · St. Charles

Tomes & Tonics

St. Charles bookshop that runs consignment programs for Greater St. Louis authors and for handcrafted or artist-designed goods.

Heads up: Greater St.

FormEmailConsignment, 60% to you; 90-day renewable termBooksGiftsArt
Historic Main Street · St. Charles

Main Street Books

Independent bookseller on St. Charles' Main Street since 1993, with an author consignment program and Indie Author Saturday signings.

Heads up: Greater St.

FormMail samplesEmailLocal authors: consignment, 60% to you; 90-day termsBooks
Historic Main Street · St. Charles

Under The Yellow Umbrella

Two St. Charles Main Street shops filled with 70+ local small-business vendors: handmade art, apparel, skincare, home decor and local food.

Heads up: They limit vendors with similar products to two or three.

In personPaid rental programArtApparelBooks

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