Member Onboarding
Onboarding Steps
Step 2: Read the FAQ
15 min
❓ vendor faqs 1\ when can i restock and merchandise my display? all retail stores have vendor drop in hours to restock and refresh their displays these hours change seasonally please check regularly with your store guidelines visits must be under 30 minutes no labeling/tagging products in store no restocking outside drop in hours no restocking on saturdays ➡️ view vendor drop in hours 2\ can i ship products to my store? vendors may ship products and displays to stores when in person restocking isn’t possible shipping checklist shipment must include tracking tracking and eta must be provided to store staff include product display layout in shipment all items must be labeled and entered in your makerspos inventory before shipping ⚠️ makers is not responsible for any damage or loss during shipping, handling, or while your items are in store please pack accordingly 3\ are there any labeling, coding, and pricing guildlines? all products must be labeled with your vendor code a unique 3 character item code the selling price label format example abc cnd1 $16 ➡️ view label guidelines all products must be tagged using the correct label format before entering the store handwritten labels are strictly prohibited 4\ can i bring in new or niche products? possibly! makers carefully curates vendors to avoid oversaturation in any product category if you’d like to bring in new items ➡️ fill out the new product application form 5\ how are membership fees collected? membership fees are billed monthly via automatic withdrawal from a credit card via stripe we bill 7 days before your membership renewal date example if you started on jan 15 , your billing cycle is first payment covered by your deposit (jan 15–feb 15) next payments billed on the 8th of each month (covering 15th–15th) 💬 questions? contact nadia, nadia\@shopmakers ca 6\ how do i get paid for product sales? we use stripe to process in store sales and issue vendor payouts twice a month you’ll receive a setup link from our team ahead of your first payout to connect your bank account please note, you may be asked to upload valid photo id and proof of business registration during stripe setup payout schedule sales from the 1st–15th → paid on the 1st of the next month sales from the 16th–31st → paid on the 16th of the next month ➡️ sales payout procedure ➡️ stripe account setup help ➡️ 2025 payout schedule 7\ who do i contact with questions? for retail related questions email your store directly — store directory docid\ tw7bmihrb4svzpg529 fd for membership billing + payouts nadia randall nadia\@shopmakers ca for feedback, mediation, or concerns bc district manager janelle tasker janelle\@shopmakers ca ab/on district manager julie roskin julie\@shopmakers ca for marketing or promotions veronica kos veronica\@shopmakers ca please do not email our ceo, adam he doesn’t involved with vendor communication and cannot assist with inquiries 8\ what if i suspect theft? if an item is missing speak with store management first it may have been moved or manually sold if it is theft, you must file your own police report makers can share security footage with authorities , but not directly with vendors ⚠️ makers does not compensate for loss or theft expect 1–5% shrinkage and adjust your pricing accordingly 9\ my sales are low what support is available? speak to your store manager or staff for customer insights book time by email to avoid busy hours explore promotional programs store photos & graphics 10\ how do i cancel my membership? the initial length for all membership is 3 months we require one month’s notice via our official cancellation form ➡️ submit the membership cancellation form please do not email store staff, admin or owners to cancel your membership — email does not qualify as notice