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Minneapolis–St. Paul guide · 10 shops

Twin Cities home goods & design shops accepting makers

These 10 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 10 shops

Northeast Minneapolis (also 'i like you too' on Snelling Ave, St. Paul) · Minneapolis

i like you

Handmade-gift shop of local and independent makers, now two stores (Northeast Minneapolis and St. Paul) and 300+ artists over 18 years.

Heads up: 3-mile exclusivity on the same products.

EmailConsignmentGiftsStationeryApparel
Prospect Park (University Ave SE) · Minneapolis

Textile Center Shop

Fiber-art center with a year-round retail shop that more than doubles into the galleries each November-December.

Not accepting right now. The 2026 call for new artists closed August 12; the next annual call isn't dated.

FormEmailConsignment + feesApparelAccessoriesHome
Lowry Hill East (Wedge) and Linden Hills · Minneapolis

Wedge Community Co-ops

Minneapolis grocery co-op (two stores) prioritizing organic and local products.

Heads up: Products must meet their product standards.

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Seward and Bryant (two stores) · Minneapolis

Seward Community Co-op

Minneapolis grocery co-op with two full-service stores and a cafe.

Heads up: They prioritize organic, fair-trade, minimally processed products and local, small or underrepresented-owned businesses.

EmailIn personCo-op purchasing decisions based on product and vendor standardsFood & culinaryBeautyWellness
West 7th, Selby and East 7th (three stores) · St. Paul

Mississippi Market Co-op

St. Paul grocery co-op (three stores) supporting small local businesses and farms.

Heads up: Preference for organic, local, fair-trade, ethically produced, minimally packaged, women- and BIPOC-owned products.

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Whittier · Minneapolis

The Store at Mia

Museum store of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Heads up: They reach out only if there's an opportunity; they can't respond to every submission.

EmailLine sheetGiftsHomeJewelry
Downtown East (riverfront) · Minneapolis

Guthrie Theater Store

Theater gift shop of handpicked gifts, open mostly in the evenings before performances.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

EmailGiftsBooksHome
Nokomis and Northeast (two stores) · Minneapolis

Tare Market

Zero-waste refill and package-free goods shop.

Heads up: Preference for locally made, sustainable, organic, women- and BIPOC-made products.

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Longfellow (E 35th St) · Minneapolis

The Future

South Minneapolis gift shop that's always looking for new artists and designers, with a consignment collection and residencies.

Heads up: Small team; you may not hear back.

EmailLine sheetGiftsJewelryHome
West Lake Street · Minneapolis

The Marketplace by MÖV

Cafe marketplace inside a hot-yoga studio, stocking artisanal foods, home goods, clean skin care and local ceramics.

Heads up: A cafe with retail shelves.

FormFood & culinaryHomeBeauty

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