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Boutiques in Massachusetts That Accept New Brands

These 20 independent shops in Massachusetts publicly say they accept submissions from brands, makers and artists. 8 take pitches by email and 12 by online form; the most common categories are books, gifts, home. Every card links to a listing with the shop's own instructions, checked on 2026-10-17.

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Dorchester (Ashmont) · Boston

The Local Hand

Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.

Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.

FormGiftsArtHome
South End · Boston

Trove on Tremont

Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.

Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
Jamaica Plain · Boston

Diversity Consignment

Jamaica Plain consignment shop for clothing, art and design, with a separate program for original work by local artists and designers.

Heads up: Paid program: $20 account opening fee for the artist program.

EmailLocal artist/designer program + feesApparelAccessoriesArt
Harvard Square · Cambridge

Cambridge Artists' Cooperative

Artist-owned and -operated shop of contemporary American craft in Harvard Square since 1988, with work by 150+ artists.

Heads up: Jurying pauses in November and December.

EmailConsignmentJewelryCeramicsHome
Agassiz (between Harvard and Porter Squares) · Cambridge

Pod

Corner shop (since 1998) of quiet, well-designed homewares, found objects, women's apparel and personal care.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

EmailHomeCeramicsApparel
Coolidge Corner · Brookline

Brookline Booksmith

Coolidge Corner independent bookstore since 1961, known for gifts, a used book cellar and 200+ events a year.

Heads up: Not all books are accepted.

EmailSelf-publishedBooksGifts
Porter Square · Cambridge

Porter Square Books

Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.

Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).

FormConsignmentBooks
Harvard Square · Cambridge

Harvard Book Store

Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.

Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.

FormConsignmentBooks
Porter Square · Cambridge

Cambridge Naturals

Independent natural-products store with curated supplements, herbs, body care, grocery and lifestyle supplies.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

FormBeautyWellnessFood & culinary
Roslindale · Boston

Rozzie Bound Co-op

Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.

Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.

FormIngram, returnable, 40%+ discountBooks
Coolidge Corner · Brookline

Fire Opal

Shop of American handmade jewelry, ceramics and gifts, made by artists or in their studios.

Heads up: Products must be made by the artist or in their studio, with sustainable practices.

EmailJewelryCeramicsGifts
Fenway · Boston

MFA Boston Shop

The Museum of Fine Arts' shops at the Huntington Ave entrance and in the museum, plus online.

Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.

EmailLine sheetWholesaleGiftsArtBooks
Fenway · Boston

Gift at the Gardner

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's shop: curated books, stationery, jewelry and home decor reflecting the museum's eclectic style. No admission needed to shop.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; they get back only if it's a fit.

EmailBooksStationeryJewelry
South Boston · Boston

Micro Plant Studio

South Boston plant shop, billed as the first Latinx plant store in Boston, with plant workshops and maker goods.

Heads up: EIN and Massachusetts Form ST-4 required to apply.

FormWholesale/distributor or pop-upHomeGifts
Union Square · Somerville

All She Wrote Books

Intersectional feminist and queer bookstore in Somerville with a local-author shelf.

Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-published books.

FormNo consignmentBooks
Malden Center · Malden

The Gallery@57

Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.

Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.

FormIn personConsignment + feesArtJewelryHome
Beacon Hill (Charles Street) · Boston

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

Independent bookstore and cafe in a Beacon Hill townhouse on Charles Street.

Heads up: Because of the volume of submissions, they may not respond individually.

FormBooks
Jamaica Plain (Centre St and Boylston St) · Boston

City Feed and Supply

Jamaica Plain neighborhood grocery and cafe with two stores.

Heads up: The only process is a new-products email address on their contact page; no criteria or terms are published.

EmailFood & culinary
Harvard Square (Brattle St) · Cambridge

Lovestruck Books

Romance-focused independent bookstore with a bar and cafe in Harvard Square.

Heads up: Focus on authors with a strong Greater Boston connection; romance-themed books get priority.

FormConsignmentBooks
Back Bay (Newbury Street) · Boston

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Family-run Back Bay bookstore and cafe on Newbury Street since 1984.

Heads up: They take a limited number of consignment books, mostly from local authors, and can't respond to every request.

FormConsignmentBooks

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