The Acorn Collective is a vintage/artisan collective showcasing the best local sellers and crafters in apparel, accessories and home decor.  The shop strives to bring a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to Montclair through;

• Thoughtfully curated quality collections; Our goal is to take the headache and time out of hunting for quality goods/apparel by ensuring every item of the highest quality.
• A cohesive merchandising aesthetic; Customers will experience a clean, modern and organized store for the best shopping experience.
• Welcoming, inclusive, and helpful environment; All are welcome in the store and employees provide as much or as little personal assistance as needed.

The Acorn Collective was born out of our passion for vintage items and artisan goods, supporting the talented local business owners of New Jersey and providing a thoughtful outlet for people to buy sustainably.  

As a seller, you can commit to as little as two weeks in the store if you’re looking to quickly sell your goods or establish your business in the shop with a longer stay.  The Acorn Collective is a space to develop your brand voice, build clientele and/or learn the logistics of running a business with little risk.  The selling experience is just as fun and easy as the buying experience!

 

Price List

Rental Pricing Structure for Apparel/Goods

RENTAL OPTIONS	TIME PERIOD	PRICE
POP-UP	2 WEEKS	$240*
SEASONAL	3 MONTHS	$216*/two weeks
RESIDENCY	6 MONTHS	$192*/two weeks
SMALL UNIT	Choose from above	$96*/two weeks

*3% commission will be taken on all sales to cover credit and processing fees

How It Works:

• Itemize, price and label your items before you bring them to the store. 
• Clean and pack your items and bring them to our store. 
• Racks/Shelving Space and hangers will be provided.
• Place and organize the items on your Rack/Shelf in the unit. 
• We’ll keep your unit tidy to make sure your items have the best possible chance for sales.
• You can bring in new items any time during your unit rental period, as long as there is space in your unit.
• You can bring women's and men's and kids clothes. You may bring accessories, art, home goods etc.  for the shelves.
• Your sales will be tracked through our POS system.
• Tell your friends! Post about your unit on social media! Be sure to include your unit number and tag us @acorngeneralstore. The more people know about your unit the more sales you will make. 
• Please note, we only accept high quality pieces and brands. We accept: Vintage, new trends, seasonal and timeless classics, items are required to be in good condition, clean and steamed or ironed. No low quality, fast fashion. We also accept artisan made pieces including but not limited to: jewelry, crochet, paintings, pottery, etc.
• Collect any remaining items at the end of your rental period. 
• Initial Payment: An initial payment of the first two weeks is due upon signing agreement. For the Pop Up option payment is always due prior to rental period. 
• After initial payment, you will be paid every 14 days (Seasonal & Residency). Your payment will include the total of your sales minus the rental rate plus 3% which goes to cover credit/processing fees. 
• Drop off service available! Want to reserve a unit but don't have time to set it up? Don't worry, we can do it for you. Price and tag your items then drop them off 3 days before your unit rental starts. We’ll merchandise your unit which includes placing items and hanging clothes, price $29.

Specifications

Disclaimer:  All noted guidelines and requirements are meant to ensure a cohesive store aesthetic, create a simple selling opportunity and the best shopping experience for our customer. The amount of items you have in your unit depends on a variety of factors such as season, type of clothes and bar placement.  All numbers are meant as a guideline and therefore cannot be guaranteed by Acorn General Store.

• Space and Fixture Usage
• Apparel Vendors
• The Rental Unit fits between approximately 70-140 items at a time (depending on the season and type of clothes selected) + 6 accessories (shoes/bags). Dimensions of the unit: width 33", height 84", depth 20". Each unit has an upper and lower bar for clothes, with two shelves. A vendor may opt to have shelves only. The dimensions remain the same.
• There is a “small unit” option ideal for shelves. It can fit approximately 25-50 clothing items. This option would be best for those who would like to add onto a larger unit. Dimensions of the unit: width 17", height 84", depth 20"
• All fixtures are provided by Acorn General Store and must be used by the vendor.  No store supplied fixtures may be altered, removed or replaced.  Any additional fixtures require approval by Acorn General Store.
• Hangers are provided by Acorn General Store.  No outside hangers may be used.
• Selling space is to be allocated by Acorn General Store.
• Jewelry, Accessories, Art and Home Decor Vendors
• Dimensions of the unit: width 33", height 84", depth 20". For our shelf only  vendors the dimensions of the unit remain the same.
• There is a “small unit” option ideal for shelves. Dimensions of the unit: width 17", height 84", depth 20"
• Selling space is to be allocated by Acorn General Store.
• Fixtures are provided by Acorn General Store and must be used by the vendor.  No store supplied fixtures may be altered, removed or replaced.  Any additional fixtures require approval by Acorn General Store.
• Communal Space
• Each vendor renting a “regular unit” (Dimensions of the unit: width 33", height 84", depth 20") will have access to community selling space. 
• The Community Table: This space will include a 1’ (one foot) x 2’ (two foot) flat surface selling area. Examples of items to be sold here could be shoes, bags, hats, prints, home goods etc. Height cannot exceed 1 vertical foot.
• The Community Rack: Each vendor will be able to hang 3* (three) items of any size or length (up to 72 inches) on the community rack. Ideal for long dresses or coats. (*if after all items are placed there is still room each vendor will be allocated an additional item until rack is full)
• Product and Merchandising Standards
• Acorn General Store sets the merchandising standards and has the final approval on visual merchandising.  
• Acorn General Store has the right to make small merchandising improvements without vendor approval. Any major adjustments must be approved by the vendor.
• All apparel brought into the store must be washed, mended and steamed with an understandable amount of wear and tear.  Home Decor and jewelry must be cleaned and sanitized. 
• Pricing and hangtags is the responsibility of the vendor.  All products must be tagged or it will be removed from the sales floor.
• The Acorn General Store has the right to remove or move around product if the space is too cluttered and product is not moving.
• Payment
• Initial Payment: An initial payment of the first two weeks is due upon signing agreement. For the Pop Up option payment is always due prior to rental period.
• Rent will be deducted every two weeks during vendor payout.  If the vendor sales are less than the rent, the remainder will be deducted from the next payout of the month on longer stays. For the popup option any remaining rent will be due upon term end.
• Vendors will be paid on the second and fourth Monday.  A sales report will be emailed along with payment.
• Marketing & Social Media
• Acorn General Store will manage instagram and facebook to promote the store and The Acorn Collective.
• Acorn General Store will conduct a robust and consistent marketing strategy to get customers in the door.  This does not guarantee specific vendor visibility on social media.
• Marketing through the vendor’s individual social media account(s) is highly recommended.  
• Sales & Discounts 
• Vendor specific sales or discounts should be held at a minimum and be approved by Acorn General Store.  The vendor can partner with Acorn General Store on the best solution to clear stagnant product or garner more interest for the seller’s space.

For approved vendors only: 

Terms & Conditions

Initial Rental Payment