What we’re looking for.
We stock work by designers, artists and makers from the UK but also consider submissions from further afield. We work on a wholesale basis and are interested in original art, prints, cards, jewellery, bags, ceramics and homeware with a relaxed and happy style.
We like suppliers who are kind, detail-oriented and easily contactable, who care about sustainability and who are looking to build enduring partnerships with independent retailers like us.
How to pitch us your products.
Send a short email introducing yourself to Clare and Anthony at hello@merryandbright.co. In your email, show you know something about our specific store and tell us why we should stock your work. Please also provide a catalogue or line sheet containing bright, high-quality photos of your products, the link to your website, a wholesale price list and your terms and conditions.
We’re not so keen on being pitched to by phone or on social media. Send us an email instead.
What you can expect from us.
We'll pay you on time, promote your work to our audience and hopefully keep buying your work for years to come. We’ve been stocking some artists’ work for well over a decade.
Also, we know approaching shopkeepers about can be intimidating so Clare set up an entire website dedicated to helping artists and designers get started in wholesale - it's called Indie Retail Academy. Here’s one of her articles on pitch emails.
