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WANT TO SELL IN A THINGS BRITISH SHOP?

TAP HERE TO APPLY TO SELL WITH THINGS BRITISH
Once your application has been approved, then you will be able to login to rent shop space.

RENT SHOP SPACE (APPROVED MAKERS)

ALREADY APPROVED? TAP HERE TO RENT SHOP SPACE

Only approved makers may rent or renew their shop space.

I emailed but no reply.

We are getting a huge amount of email and are attending to them in order of priority. Apologies if there is a delay in replying to you. Please send any requests to support[at]thingsbritish.co.uk

Selling With Things British

Designer makers, whether full-time, part-time or even amateur face problems with the infrastructure of the industry. Trade fairs, craft markets and some retailers give a platform for showcasing and selling, however, these usually come with either a hefty commission, low trade prices, are too infrequent, or take up a lot of personal time.

Rent Space

Our rental contract provides you with a share of an exciting brick-and-mortar retail environment where you are assigned your own choice of dedicated shelf, wall or table space (see below for the prices). We provide the staff to manage the shop and tend to your customers - so you don’t have to be there. You can also list and sell your products on our website free of charge.

Perhaps best of all we take absolutely no commission on anything sold at the shops or online. You set the retail prices and all the nett profits are yours to keep.

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From glass to ceramics, jewellery to paper craft, clothing to toys, artwork to well almost anything handcrafted here in Britain - we showcase and curate your talent in a low-risk professional and supportive retail environment. So if you are looking for an opportunity to showcase new work - test the market, or looking for a more permanent venue to sell your work, then Things British is for you.

British Handcrafted

Your products should be of high retail quality, legally allowed to be sold both in our shop or online, and handcrafted here in Britain. It is ok by us to use materials sourced from outside Britiain if they are not readily available here or if you are a dab-hand at creating amazing assembled products. Things British is about your customers buying your fantastic handcrafted gifts - made by hand here in Britain.

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Your products would ideally be based around the £10 to £50 mark, with an average of around £20. Having an economical production-run is ok by us for a product designed here in Britain, but we cannot accept products produced, manufactured or assembled in any way outside Britain. 

Lots of Benefits

  • No sales commission when a customer purchases your products from our shops or from our website. 
  • Your own dedicated space to merchandise and brand however you like.
  • No long term commitment with our rental agreement with a minimum period of just 4 weeks, however a longer term rental is best to average seasonal sales.
  • All electronic till receipts are issued in your brand name - even when a customer purchases from different makers! 
  • You set the retail price and keep all the net takings. 
  • Our staff tend to your customers and maintain your space - so you don't need to be there. 
  • Only £30 to reserve your space then easy weekly or 4-weekly automated payments by PayPal. 
  • Sell on our website with your very own vendor portal - completely free - and all orders and payments handled by you.
  • Weekly (or daily) report automatically emailed to you showing current stock and sales information. 
 

Rental Contract

row1to4 verticalYour rental contract includes an allocation of space of your choice within the shop. Once we have approved your application we will grant you access allowing you to see what space is available. All available space can be seen in real-time online. All rental bookings are made online. 

  • Only £30 to reserve your space when you make a rental booking (deducted from the total balance once your rental starts).
  • Once reserved we will hold your space for you for up to 7 days giving you time to get ready!
  • For those of you who are ready to go you can select a start date of tomorrow!
  • Rental payments are sent to us automatically via PayPal every 7 days or every 4 weeks - depending on how long you book. 
  • We send out instructions and are always at the end of the phone if you get stuck or have questions.
  • We operate a strict first-come, first-served system - even for existing customers - so don't forget to renew in time!
  • Choose from shelf space (4 rows), table space, sideboard space or garment rail. 
  • Things British Shelf Plan v01Row 1 is above knee height and has a bonus that you can make use of the space under the shelf (where available).    
  • Combine shelves vertically to create a mega-space (such as Row 3 and Row 4) - ask us for a discount!
  • Option to have up to 3 pieces (per rented space) in the window display - a great way to let customers see your products from outside of the shop or after-hours. 

 

SELLING WITH US MENU

FAQ & GUIDE

HOW CAN I RENT SPACE?

First step is to apply to rent space with us (see the link on the menu above). It can take up to 3 days for us to review and approve your application. Until then you won't be able to log in or rent space. Once appoved you will be invited by email to make a rental booking. Note that we don't hold or reserve space in the shop and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.  

I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS

You can drop us an email at support[at]thingsbritish.co.uk or give us a call on 0330 660 0582.

HOW MUCH STOCK CAN I SEND?

You can send enough stock to fill double your space if you booking for more than 12 weeks. Half will be on display and the rest used as buffer stock. For less than 12 weeks you can send enough stock to comfortably fit in your space and send replenishment stock as and when is needed. 

Can I use my own display stands?

Yes you can - so long as it fits in your allocated space. The most creative and eye-catching displays have the highest sales.  

Can I brand my space?

Yes, we encourage you to have a sign and name cards in your space. You are welcome to highlight that your products are also available at other shops and/or online - we are here to support your sales. 

Do you use barcodes?

No we don't as we sell unique one-off items and not mass-produced items. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO SELL?

Register your interest with us on the selling with us page and we will review your portfolio. Successful applicants will receive a welcome email.

I can't log in

You won't be able to log in to our site until we have accepted your application by email. 

Is there a contract?

Yes - the full contract wording is on the order page for your acceptance. 

What is the minimum contract?

You can rent space for a minimum of 4 weeks. 

Do I need to label my products?

Yes - once accepted we will send you your own product code list and instructions on how to label your products. You must make sure your labels carry any additional markings as required by law. 

Can I bring stock to the shop?

Yes. Please remember to bring a printed Delivery Note. If you plan to take any stock away then you first notify us by email that you are coming. 

Who will lay out my shelf?

Send us a photo on how you would like your products displayed - and will we do this for you - or we welcome you to come to the shop and do the merchandising yourself. 

How do I pay my rent?

For rentals less than 8 weeks you will pay weekly otherwise it is every 4 weeks. Your payments are sent to us automatically by PayPal, similar to a Standing Order. Payments will automatically stop once your rental is complete.

When do I get paid and how?

We will total up your transactions for the month, produce a statement and remit to your total sales, less and bank fees, to your designation bank account between the 3rd and 7th of the following month. This applies if your rental contract ends mid-month. 

How do I know what has sold?

Our system will email you a pdf report (daily or weekly) detailing your current stock levels, sales this week, sales last week, sales this month, sales last month and sales-to-date. You can also see for each item when you last made a delivery, and when one last sold. 

How do I choose a shelf?

If you need advice on which row to choose, then drop us an email or give us a call. You select your shelf at the booking screen. Different heights have different prices. Some rows are more suited to certain types of products. You need to receive approval from us to rent space. 

I cannot see the makers menu

Only accepted makers who are logged in can see the hidden menu used for setting up your online shop.

Who decides the selling price?

You set the retail selling prices. 

Who decides which products can go in my space?

You decide on which products you want to sell at the shop. We may however make some suggestions to you if certain products are already covered. You must make sure your products are legally allowed to be sold in Britian both in the shop and online. 

Application Approval

In order to rent space in a Things British shop you will first need to apply. We do this so that we maintain an interesting variety of products in the shop and to help ensure that products are truely designed and made in Britian. 

When is my stock displayed?

We aim to get stock out and acknowledge it being booked into the stock system the same day, however we are only obliged to get this done by the following day.

Returning any unsold stock

If you are not collecting in person then we will let you know the cost of the return postage and packaging. We charge standard Post Office rates for both the box and postage. Once paid we will ship any unsold stock back, or you may also arrange a collection courier. We will store your products free-of-charge for a maximum of 7 days after which there will be a £5+VAT per day storage fee. 

You need my bank details?

We need your business Sort Code and Account Number so that we can pay you for sales by direct bank transfer between the 3rd and 7th of the following month. If we don't have your bank details at the time of the automated payment run we charge £15 to do a manual bank transfer. 

You accepted then rejected me!

To be fair on makers of products similar to yours we ask you to make a booking within a few days of our accepting you. If you choose to delay (which you can) we will need to do another review at the time when you do want to book. This may mean that we cannot accept you due to us already selecting an alternative maker. You are more than welcome to try again later as we like what you do. 

Don't stock certain items

We have to take into consideration the nature of our shop enviroment. Some products are heavy, may need a stand (which you may be reluctant to use) or may break if they fall. Some products also need to follow government guidelines which we must also comply with. We may also advise against certain high value items unless you provide a lockable case as part of your space. We care strongly about your products and want to make sure they are safe in our shop, and that our shoppers are also safe.

Start Date Problems

Your booking can start up to 7 days from today. You cannot make a booking for this time next year (for example). 

Called the shop - no answer.

Please try calling again later. When it is busy we tend to shoppers first and can't always answer the phone!

I emailed but no reply.

We are getting a huge amount of email and are attending to them in order of priority. Apologies if there is a delay in replying to you. Please send any requests to support[at]thingsbritish.co.uk

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If you see an "Invalid Token" message then you will need to close your browser and visit our site again. You must only have a single Things British tab open in your browser when doing the registration otherwise it will fail. 

Register as self employed?

If you are a sole trader and selling to make a profit then you must register with HMRC as self employed if you have not already done so. Failing to notify HMRC can lead to a financial penalty (and an additional penalty of up to 100% of your tax liability). You may also face a penalty for failing to notify the Natitional Insurance Contributions department within 3 months of starting to trade. More information available here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/selfemployed/index.shtml

Can I sell on your website?

Yes, Makers who are renting shop space can also apply to sell on our website. Ideally you will list the same or similar products being sold in the shop. There are no listing fees or commission. 

Any listing fees?

No. So long as you are renting shelf space there there are no listing fees, transaction fees or commission for selling on our website. All orders, payments and returns are handled directly by you. 

Are there user guides?

Yes, once you have applied to sell with us and we have approved you then you will receive access to the user guides. 

Where is the vendor login?

Once we have accepted your application to sell online you will be able to see the hidden MAKERS MENU. From here you can access the vendor area and the online user guides. 
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Things British is an excellent way to introduce handmade designs to high street shoppers and a great opportunity for showcasing my products in a prime shopping location without having the high cost of setting up my own shop. As an artist I struggle with the selling and promoting side of the job as it isn’t something I have a lot of knowledge of. The fact that Things British takes care of all that while I concentrate on creating is just perfect.

Yasmin of Handmade by Yasmin

The best thing about Things British I find is the control we have as sellers – we can choose how our pieces are displayed etc and this is something I have only ever previously experienced at events, fairs & the like. And it is proving invaluable in growing my brand as I am still evolving. Oh and I must mention the shops fantastic location that is second to none and has also offered me a good excuse to make those weekend trips to London.

Paula of Altered Eras

Shelf Rental Prices (including VAT)

Shelf - Row One

£3.00 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shelf Space Allocated
60cm wide, 43cm deep, 30cm high.
Shelf is approx 60cm from the floor.
For general products. This row can optionally be converted to hanging space for smaller garments. You can also make creative use of the space under the shelf (when available). This row is slightly larger than other rows.

Shelf - Row Two

£3.50 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shelf Space Allocated
60cm wide, 40cm deep, 30cm high.
Shelf is approx 90cm from the floor.
For general products. This row can optionally be converted to hanging space for larger garments when combined with a row one shelf. Can be combined with a row one and/or row three to create a mega-space.

Shelf - Row Three

£4.00 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shelf Space Allocated
60cm wide, 40cm deep, 30cm high.
Shelf is approx 120cm from the floor.
For general products. This eye-level shelf can be combined with a row two and/or row four to create a mega-space.


Shelf - Row Four

£2.50 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shelf Space Allocated
60cm wide, 40cm deep, 60cm high.
Shelf is approx 160cm from the floor.
For front-facing products only.





Other Shared Space Rental Prices (including VAT)

Table Space

£5.00 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shared Space Allocated
90cm wide, 50cm deep.
Space is approx 76cm from the floor.
For general products. The table is divided into four shared spaces. Products or props can have a maximum height of 50cm.

Sideboard Space

£4.50 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shared Space Allocated
60cm wide, 42cm deep.
Space is approx 96cm from the floor.
For general products. The sideboard is divided into two spaces. Both spaces can be combined to create a mega-space. Products or props can have a maximum height of 30cm.

Clothes Rail Space

£4.00 per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Shared Space Allocated
57cm wide.
Rail is approx 124cm from the floor.
For hanging garments. The rail is divided into two spaces. Both spaces can be combined to create a mega-space.

Window Space

25p per day

(minimum 28 days)
(maximum 365 days)
Window Space Allocated
Maximum 3 items.

For each space rented you may optionally rent up to 3 spaces for items in the window display. Can only be rented with shelf or table space.

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