general faqs
when Will manning’s magnolia mercantile open?
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We’re working hard behind the scenes and can’t wait to welcome you to our store on October 2, 2026!
where will you be located?
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We’ll be in the old Opelika Creamery! 850 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801.
What will be sold at the mercantile?
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Our vendors bring a little bit of everything — handcrafted goods, boutique, seasonal and specialty items — so there’s always something new to discover!
why shop at a mercantile?
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Every purchase supports a local maker, artist, or small business. Instead of buying mass-produced items, you'll discover thoughtfully crafted products, unique gifts, and the stories behind the people who make them. When you shop at Manning's Magnolia Mercantile, you're investing in your community.
WILL YOU HOST EVENTS OR WORKSHOPS?
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Yes! We're hoping to host pop-ups, workshops, vendor events, and seasonal celebrations all year long. Know a maker who'd love to join us? Send them our way—we'd love to have them apply!
vendor FAQS
Questions? We’re here for you.
Ready to get started? Click below.
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Start by visiting our Vendor Page and filling out an Intent to Participate Form. We'll personally review every form, and if it looks like a good fit, we'll invite you to take the next step—including a rental agreement and all the details you'll need to get set up.
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Manning's Magnolia Mercantile is a faith-based marketplace, and we're looking for local makers, artists, curators, and small businesses whose handmade, handcrafted, or artisan-style products share our hometown charm and values.
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The first step is completing an Intent Form. From there, we look at the quality, uniqueness, and craftsmanship of products, how well the business fits the feel of the mercantile, and how much space we have available.
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In addition to rent, we take a 15% commission on your monthly sales. That commission helps cover things like advertising, credit card processing, and our point-of-sale system—the behind-the-scenes costs of running the store. Each month, we'll deduct rent and commission from your sales and send you a check for the rest
Booth rates range from $75-$250/month, depending on the space needed. -
No, but please spend as much time as you’d like getting to know our customers, especially when Opelika is hosting an event on the tracks!
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Our mission is all about showcasing locally owned businesses and handcrafted, independently designed products—so we're not able to accept direct sales or multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses. In other words, if you're selling on behalf of a national direct sales company rather than your own personally owned brand, it wouldn't be the right fit for our mercantile.
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