Booth Merchandising Guidlines
Electric, Lighting & Extension Cords
Belleville Market encourages you to place lamps and lighting for illumination in your unit as a well-lit space looks more inviting and appealing to customers. Belleville Market management will not be responsible for turning lighting within your unit ...
Showcase Merchandising & Guidelines
We strongly encourage our Showcase Merchants to make these spaces reflective of their brand. Signage and branding are a very important first step. Make sure our customers know who you are! Be creative with your displays. Consider including decorative ...
Booth Alterations
If you would like to make alterations to your space, build a structure, or paint walls, hang wall paper, etc., please obtain approval of the plans and color by Belleville Market management. If approved, select walls may be painted but trim or ...
Fixtures Not Permitted
The following are a list of fixtures that are not permitted at Belleville Market: Locked showcases or display cabinets of any kind are NOT permitted at Belleville Market under any circumstances. All merchandise must be easily accessible to customers. ...
Cleaning Guidelines
Each and every unit at Belleville Market contributes to the overall success of our store. Therefore, if we determine your unit looks messy, unorganized, or unappealing, we will notify you to remedy the situation in a timely manner. Failure to follow ...
Display Only and Not For Sale Items
A tag must be placed on all merchandise as well as on all items that are for display only such as display fixtures, plate holders, doll stands, etc. Items not for sale should be clearly marked "NFS" or "Display Only." This includes items that are ...
Merchant Branding & Signage
Merchants that do not have an existing brand are encouraged to give their unit a memorable name with corresponding signage that represents the items featured there and which creates a brand that customers can remember, follow on social media, and ...
Less Is More
Oftentimes “more” is not always better when making consistent sales. Our experience has been that if customers cannot see merchandise beyond clutter, sales will likely suffer. Equally, if customers are unable to move about in your selling area ...
Booth Space Setup
We want you to think of your space as your storefront! Your space should reflect your own unique personality and style. For booth spaces, natural, painted wood, or attractively-constructed barriers between units are encouraged to enhance the overall ...