You, The Stockist, will be responsible for:
Delivery (except when collection has been agreed in certain circumstances) of all clearly labelled stock with your name/initials, business name (if applicable), short description & price to The Old Milk Bar, on the at a mutually agreeable time.
Inventory of all stock delivered, in duplicate with a short description (which matches the one on the label), number of items and retail price. We kindly request that you only supply a maximum of 10 variants at any one time. A template will be emailed to you when joining, alternatively you are welcome to pick up printed copies from The Old Milk Bar when we are open. Please ensure you have taken into account our commission charges when deciding on your pricing and if possible please price items in round pounds or 50p to assist with cash sales and accounting. We kindly request that your prices are fixed throughout the term unless they are seasonal items & you decide on an appropriate blanket percentage discount which can be easily added to our system
Keeping stock replenished only when requested by The Old Milk Bar and delivered at an arranged time along with an updated inventory. We will endevour to give you as much notice as possible and will then arrange a mutually agreeable date & time to deliver your item(s).
Providing a copy of an up-to-date insurance policy (if applicable). Provision of insurance will be your responsibility and The Old Milk Bar accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of stock from/in the premises. If you have any queries about whether insurance is applicable to your items please get in touch.
Faulty Goods sales that prove to be faulty are the responsibility of the seller and not The Old Milk Bar
Paying the required one-off 'Starter Fee'* of £20 for the first quarter on or before the date of stock delivery by cash, card or BACS. (This amount is fixed, no matter at what point during the quarter you apply/are accepted.)
The ongoing cost of being an exhibitor is £5 per month** This 'Exhibitor's Fee' will be automatically deducted from your sales every quarter. In the unlikely event that your sales do not cover this cost we will invoice you for the outstanding balance. Please note: If you decide to leave before the first quarter ends there will be no refund of your 'New Exhibitors Fee' or monthly exhibitor fees due.
*To cover administration & initial display.
**To cover the running of the shop
Collecting unsold stock from the shop when we request (at a mutually agreed time)
Keeping your contact details up to date with The Old Milk Bar.
Stock must meet the following requirements:
Items must handmade/designed by you
Products for sale must not be in breach of any copyright laws
Products must adhere to any legal requirements- Hallmarks, CE testing, Warning labels etc. (if you are unsure please speak to trading standards for advice)
To be free of 'single-use' plastic wherever possible
Not include prejudiced, abusive or offensive language or items.
We, The Proprietors, will be responsible for:
Keeping Records of all sales and monies owed to exhibitors, notifying them when stock needs replenishing or seasonal stock may be needed
Paying money owed from sales (minus the agreed commission** and the 'Exhibitor’s Fee') to the exhibitor on or around the beginning of each quarter (January, April, July & October) We will also provide a list of your itemised sales at this time.
Ensuring the shop is kept safe and secure with all relevant insurances and safety checks implemented
Staffing of the shop will be undertaken and closely monitored by the company directors and volunteers will go through a rigorous application and training procedure
Marketing the shop in the community and online, hosting events and ensuring that customers are in the shop to browse and purchase products
Rotating stock regularly and highlight makers within the premises and online to maximize sales. Any videos/photographs are taken at the shop's discretion and are not guaranteed
**Commission of 20% on all sales, reduced to 15% for those with a Registered Disability and/or those makers who consistently volunteer with the running of the shop.
Please Note: commission rates are non-negotiable
The above agreement can be reviewed by both parties at any time. It is expected that the exhibitor contributes to the selling of their products by sharing on their website and/or social media that their items are available from The Old Milk Bar and include any appropriate links to maximize visibility.
We reserve the right to choose what is exhibited in the shop to best utilise space and selling seasons. We also reserve the right to refuse hosting any exhibitor who fails to abide by the above terms.