Vendor Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for considering a partnership with trove!

🔹 What is trove?

At trove, we curate monthly gift boxes that spotlight hidden gem towns across the U.S., featuring city/town-based regional businesses and small-batch goods from local makers. Our mission is to help curious shoppers discover your work!

🔹 What’s in it for vendors?

  • We purchase products from you in bulk—we don’t ask for freebies. Our subscription model let’s us set expectations early.

  • Your brand will be spotlighted online, with links to your site/socials

  • You’ll be featured in our kit insert, which includes your brand story

  • We handle logistics: packing, shipping, customer service - All we need from you is the product shipped in bulk our way!

  • You get access to new audiences who are eager to support small businesses and try new things.

🔹 How are vendors selected?

We handpick ~5 vendors per town. We look for:

  • Makers based in or near the town

  • Small batch or independently made items

  • Products that ship well (no refrigeration required)

  • A mix of sweet, savory, and artsy/non-edible goods

🔹 Do we resell at a markup?

No — If our customers want to buy everything in a trove kit individually, it would cost significantly more than a trove kit. Our logistics and scale facilitates margin that benefits our customers, our vendor partners, and facilitates our growth. If our subscribers find your product and love it, we direct them back to your POS for further business! We simply showcase your product as-is, and never relabel or rebrand it.

🔹 Any red tape to worry about on my end?

Outside of fulfilling the initial PO, no action is needed on your part! You may request a resale certificate or W-9 if needed/applicable. We're based in Maryland and collect and remit all necessary taxes. If any other information is needed, do not hesitate to ask!

🔹 Is this a good fit for my brand?

If we reached out, we believe the answer is YES! If you found us, we’d love to learn more about your business and story!

🔹 Still have questions?

Shoot us an email at rolanddavid97@gmail.com. We’d love to talk.