Are you an artist, collector, creator, fashionista, or entrepreneur looking to sell goods in Victoria?
We are a unique, art-centred, and progressive marketspace that rests in a beautifully restored building at 550 Yates Street, in the prime of Victoria’s downtown shopping district.
We tend the shop for you and take zero commission on sales. The low monthly Vendor fee to participate is all-inclusive. It’s the only cost you pay.
We are looking for collections of jewelry, art, vintage, books, magazines, cards, ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, leatherwork, beauty, fashion, crafts, home décor, and more.
We are looking for curators and artists who would take pride in designing their display area to uniquely showcase their brand, complimenting Colage’s overall identity as a high quality, locally focused goods place.
Members can openly advertise their personal instagrams and brands in their display area. We want Colage to be eclectic, respected, and beautiful.
Lower Yates Street is a bustling area with a rich history and a thriving arts and culture scene.
How does it work?
Display Sizes and Fees
Level 1 Display (provided by Colage) 1.5 ft wide x 1 ft deep x 5 ft tall with 4 shelves: $210 CAD + GST per month.
Level 2 Display (you bring your display) 2 ft wide x 1.5 ft deep x up to 8 ft height: $315 CAD + GST per month.
Level 3 Display (you bring your display) 3 ft wide x 1.5 ft deep x up to 8 ft height: $420 CAD + GST per month.
Level 4 Display: Custom size.
Sales
1. Each vendor pays an all-inclusive fee for space per month with no additional commissions to the store.
2. Vendors keep 100% of their money from all sales.
3. Vendors will be transferred all sales revenue twice per month.
4. Vendors do not pay any credit card fees, or operation fees.
5. Retail customers are charged a 12% service fee on goods sold to cover credit card fees, and other customer service costs. This allows Vendors to keep 100% of their sales income.
Displays and Inventory
1. Vendors curate and stock their own displays.
2. Vendors have full creative power over their display space.
3. Vendors are responsible for continuously and appropriately stocking their stands and keeping them in the best possible condition.
4. Stands should not be overcrowded and they should reflect a pleasing aesthetic consistent with the vendor’s unique brand.
5. Colage reserves the right to assign sections to sellers within the store according to the store's best fit and function.
6. Vendors are allowed to display their name, social media, and general promotions as part of their stand.
Operations
1. Colage takes care of all store operations, sales, transactions, and customer service.
2. Credit cards, Interac, and cash payments are welcomed in the store.
3. All sales are final.
Marketing Strategy
1. Vendors are expected to promote and showcase the store on their own social media platforms on an ongoing basis - this helps everyone!
2. Colage will have a general social media presence to showcase vendors, new arrivals, and behind-the-scenes content.
3. Each vendor commits to collaborate with Colage to promote their products as well as the store.
4. Each vendor explores and proposes partnerships for cross-promotion.
Theft and Risk
1. Operating a shop in the Lower Yates area of Downtown has implied risks such as theft, among others.
2. Colage will make all reasonable efforts to prevent theft, loss, or damage by being attentive to this issue and by installing a multiple camera security system.
3. Vendors should be understanding if theft happens and carry their own insurance if considered necessary.
Application and Commitment
1. Vendors are accepted to participate on a “store-fit” and ongoing basis.
2. Colage reserves the right to accept or refuse applications from vendors based on Colage’s own considerations.
3. Vendors would commit to an initial three month period and can stop participating at any time giving Colage a two month notice.
4. Colage is opening its doors in October 2024.
Questions?
Call: 604 367 2524
Or reach out here:
Thank you!
550 Yates St
Victoria BC