[ The context of this application is written by Malla Shop Hall Inc. Please do not copy or replicate this application ™️ ]
Heyyooooo! We are Malla MRKT!
We have partnered with Kingsway Mall to bring a boutique style Pop Up to central Edmonton!
Vendors are not to share their booth with any other business, you must sell within your category that you submit in your application.
We are looking for vendors with a strong focus on pretty merchandised displays and a high standard of customer service & hospitality! We want our customers to feel like they are walking into a mini mall within the mall !
Location:
Kingsway Garden Mall
109 street & Princess Elizabeth Ave
Edmonton AB
REGULAR HOURS 🛍️
Sat 10-6:30pm & Sun 11-5pm
SUMMER HOURS JUNE-AUG ☀️
Sat 10-5pm & Sun 11-5pm
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Venue Access
Prep / Set Up : You will have 1.5 hours before and after to set up and take down
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Booth Size:
6FT TABLE SPACE
( tables provided for the first 30 applicants ) BYO chair
If you need additional space please add that info into your application otherwise there will be just enough space for your 6ft table.
SQUARE ADMIN FEE
Admin Fee $5-$9
We use @squarespace to process our invoices. This insures you get prompt receipts for documentation & book keeping. We also send our contracts via square. This is an administrative fee and does not go to Malla.
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Apply to Be A :
HOUSE BRAND
Be a regular featured vendor at Malla.
• Skip the application process! Your space I’ll be reserved monthly!
• Professional photography of your display to use for social media, ads etc.
• Mentorship on Merchandising , Branding & Customer Service.
• Work amongst a supportive & like minded team!
• promotional rates for monthly bookings
• Sell your brand in a curated space to elevate your customers shopping experience.
& more!
• 3 month minimum commitment
( 1 weekend a month )
REQUIREMENTS :
• Have participated with Malla for at least 1 full weekend to see if Malla is the perfect home for you & your business!
• Are able to attend 1 full weekend per month for at least a 3 month commitment.
• Strong customer service skills, fully merchandised display with professional signage. We want you to have your best foot forward! If you need support let us help you ☺️
• We do not permit any food prep onsite unless you have a registered mobile food truck. Any vendor selling edibles on site without a mobile food truck must be in a low risk category such as but not limited to : candy and baked goods. All items must be individually sealed and prepackaged prior to arriving. Sampling is not permitted.
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PAYMENT:
YOU CAN PAY FOR YOUR SPACE VIA E-TRANSFER.
AFTER PAY IS A FEATURE WE OFFER TO ALLOW YOU TO SPLIT YOUR VENDOR FEE INTO 4 EASY PAYMENTS!! SO MANY VENDORS LOVE THIS OPTION ❤️
- please let us know in your application.
***PAYMENT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED UNTIL YOU ARE ACCEPTED AS A VENDOR. ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE. YOU WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT TO SECURE YOUR SPACE.
VENDOR SELECTION:
THIS MARKET IS JURIED, WHICH MEANS WE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AND CHOOSE THE VENDORS THAT BEST SUIT THE MARKET AND OUR DEMOGRAPHIC. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
•Booth and Table styles that reflect a higher end experience. We can help if you need ideas but going with our beautiful, clean aesthetic!
•Please send us quality photos for us to use in ads or posts on social media. These photos could be featured on our feed, stories, website etc.
•Should you need access to power outlets or any other accommodations please let us know in your application or send us a DM once you’ve been accepted. Please supply your own extension cords should you need them.
•Setup during scheduled times only and NO packing up before the end of the mall hours.
RESTRICTIONS:
• Product must be family friendly and appropriate for all ages. We do not permit products for sale involving anything 18+. Example: Candle / molds / artwork involving genitalia / violence / nudity etc are not permitted. Malla had the right to refuse items to be sold that do not fit within our brand image and scope with or without notice. Any items you wish to have reviewed can be sent within your application.
• Vendors must be 18+ to apply to vend at Malla Market. All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent if vending at Malla Market.
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SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING:
•Paid Ads & Collaboration with Kingsway Mall
•Ongoing Social Media engagement showcasing & highlighting our vendor line up through stories, reels, posts & emails!
•Our main objective is to promote Malla MRKT and draw a crowd to this event. Keeping our branding consistent will insure our customers grow to know us and the style of vendors we book. We want Malla to feel like a Big Boutique so our main objective is to have a cohesive & curated line up each and every month. We will continue showcase our vendors throughout our social media pages in stories and posts as we see fit.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
•All payments are non refundable.
VENDOR SELECTION:
Due to a high volume of amazing applicants, only successful vendors will be contacted via Email. We do not send emails to those we were not able to accept simply due to time & we hope you understand! This does not mean you will not be accepted for future events. It can be as simple as your category is full for the date you selected. If you wish to be considered for other dates please indicate that in your application.
We wish we could take all applicants, however in the interest of a fair and balanced market, all categories have a cap on the number of businesses per category. A number of variants are looked at during the selection process in addition to products, we look at merchandising, branding, social media presence, and market compatibility.
Thank you so much for expressing interest with Malla MRKT !