get shelf space.
2007-01-25 17:39:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
If it's a small, mom-and-pop operation, just ask the owner. They'll often order it for you if they can, if their supplier has the item but the store doesn't normally stock it.
For a chain, you could write a letter to their headquarters merchandising department requesting that they carry it - they might, but that would depend on a lot of factors. Many chains have preprinted comment cards for you to fill out - you can request a product on those.
If you are manufacturing or distributing an item, it gets tougher. See the owner (if a mom-and-pop store) or the appropriate buyer (if a chain) and try to convince them to carry your product. They get a lot of requests, though, so your chances of success aren't real high. And there are probably a variety of requirements, like high liablility insurance, that you'd have to meet.
2007-01-25 17:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No luck on the Boca Bugers or Morning Star. Quron, Tesco, Linda McCartney,sainsbury all have their own brands and lots of selections.
2016-05-24 00:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start getting a lot of people to ask for the product.
2007-01-25 17:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by biancajh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to the store manager.
2007-01-25 17:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by Deana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to pay them a shelving fee, and it's often times more money than it's worth.
2007-01-25 18:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋