Your brand, on the shelf in a real Gastown shop.
Under the Stoop is a curated retail residency for independent brands, designers, artists, and product-based businesses.
You bring the product. We run the shop.
Gastown, Vancouver · Applications now open
One shop.
A curated mix of independent brands.
Under the Stoop gives product-based businesses a physical retail presence without the cost or responsibility of running a store. Vendors take on a retail residency, place their work on the shelf, and get in front of customers every day while we handle the day-to-day operations.
From application to shelf, in four steps.
A simple, considered process designed to keep the shop cohesive and the experience easy for vendors.
Apply
Tell us about your brand, your products, and how you want to show up in a retail space.
Get Curated
We review every application to build a strong, balanced mix inside the shop.
Move In
Bring your inventory and set up your space.
We Run the Floor
We handle sales, customers, merchandising, and reporting.
Built to make retail simpler and more worthwhile.
- 01Keep 100% of your sales
No revenue share. What sells is yours.
- 02Flat monthly pricing
Residencies start at $250 with clear, predictable costs.
- 03No staffing required
We run the shop. You do not need to be on-site.
- 04Real retail presence
Your products in front of daily foot traffic in Gastown.
- 05Curated environment
Placed alongside brands that raise the standard.
- 06Test products in person
See what people pick up, ask about, and come back for.
- 07Customer interaction handled
Our team represents your work on the floor.
- 08Sales tracking and reporting
Inventory is logged and sales are reported back to you.
Built for brands that are ready for the shelf.
We are looking for independent brands with finished, retail-ready products and a clear point of view.
Categories may include:
- Ceramics
- Jewellery
- Candles
- Apothecary
- Skincare
- Prints
- Zines
- Stationery
- Accessories
- Home goods
- Textiles
- Gifts
- Small-batch goods
We prioritize brands with strong presentation, clear pricing, and products ready for immediate retail.
We curate carefully. Not every application will be accepted.
Take up space — without taking on a storefront.
A Retail Residency is your dedicated space inside Under the Stoop. You get a physical presence in a working retail environment without needing to manage the day-to-day.
Choose Your Space
Four formats. One curated floor.
Pick the footprint that fits your collection. Scroll through — each rack reveals itself, drawn to scale.
A full vertical bay against the perimeter wall. The widest face — best for brands that want presence and merchandising depth.
Diagram01 / 04Shelf height adjustable
Questions, answered.
Anything else? Reach out and we will get back to you.
Ready to get your products under the stoop?
Applications take a few minutes. Every submission is reviewed personally.
Apply for a Retail ResidencyApply for a Retail Residency.
Tell us about your brand. We review every application and respond within a few days.
- · Flat monthly pricing. No commission.
- · You keep 100% of your sales.
- · We staff the shop and report sales back to you.