Below are the general conditions of being in the space.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Administration
Your customers can pay via cash or debit/credit card, appropriate card processing fees will be deducted from sales proceeds due to you. Sales proceeds, less bank charges, are remitted via online bank transfer.
Product Mix
It is best to have a product mix of items ranging in price of $100 and below as these have the fastest turnover. Higher priced items may move slower or seasonally but certainly create piqued interest and excitement.
Vendor's Space Occupancy Conditions
Each vendor to operate ethically and in good faith and conduct.
Generally, the Hours of operations and access is defined as Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, & Saturday 11-2pm Subject to change. Parking: M-F paid parking available nearby (a good option is TWCU Car Park on Frederick St); Saturday easy street parking. Very limited "drop off only" spots at Mall entrance, street level - based on traffic.
Display options
- Retail presence space: approx L 12inches; B 12 inches; H 12 inches, 1 cubic volumetric space. This type of space is best suited to small items, single product line, showcase or demo products for the purpose of soliciting orders etc
- Promo Display Table/Station - $100 per day (Tues-Fri / 11-2pm): 1 table/display space (max 4ft x 2ft) and 1 chair will be provided. Vendor must be able to provide a table cloth red, white or black. option to extend time. Best suited to samplings, launches, market research, Pop Ups, special promotions, etc where direct customer engagement is desired. JDC club members can book one free Pop Up Day per month, subject to availability.
All Pop Up Space rental fees are payable in advance.
Note: Products will be placed on shelves in their respective group category eg bath and body care, beverages, jewellery, plants and accessories, clothing etc.
JDC Club Membership
JDC Club subscription fee is an annual fee and is automatically due at the end of each 12 month cycle, whether an invoice is issued nor not. The annual subscription fee is submit to change, with 1 month prior notice.
Membership fees and benefits
Annual subscription fee $300 (introductory price) as at March 1st 2023,
| Your products for sale at https://thejdc.club/ -in progress | We upload your product photos, description and price. | $5 per item. Free product photography- included in membership fee |
| Your products for sale at our location in Port of Spain | We will stock your items at Our Space, Cor. Park and Frederick, POS. | Limited stocking-included in membership fee. Volumes greater than 1 cubic foot may incur extra cost. |
| Fulfillment Services | Over the counter sales | included in membership fee |
| Shipping via TTPOST | $5 per shipment. Cost of packaging added to checkout price | |
| Collect Payments -your customers can pay with cash, credit/debit cards and prepaid vouchers | included in membership fee | |
| Payout Services | Your sales proceeds will be sent via bank transfer | ALL Bank charges and 3% service charge will be deducted from your payment, |
The Space rental booking fee and annual Club membership dues are non-refundable, however on a case by case basis, the booking fee may be refunded and the space transferred where the Vendor has sourced a suitable replacement.
All items will have to be reviewed first as the focus is products Made in Trinidad and Tobago. Imported products may be displayed but will be assessed on a case by case basis to maintain our majority local focus.
Losses or damages: In the instance of manned stations and such options, any losses or damages of products remain the full responsibility of Vendors and not the Store. In other options where such occurs, losses and damages of products maybe compensated on a case by case basis if it can be deemed as the fault of the Store in their capacity as providers of the space.
No change to the infrastructure is permitted including ceiling, walls or floors.
Any damage to property by any Vendor will be the responsibility of Vendor, in terms of costs of repair.
A possible mandatory but refundable safety deposit of $200 maybe introduced to cover damage.
Although there would be general advertising, YOU are responsible for promoting and advertising your presence in the space / location to attract your type of clientele.
Managing the Space
All products presented must have price labels. Perishables must be labelled. Food items require a food badge.
A summary of all products with emphasis on the selling points must be presented. Provide marketing photos of your products, if you have.
A Stocking List must be provided.
Prices and branding must be clearly displayed.
These vendor conditions may be updated periodically and the vendor will be informed, in writing, of any necessary updates.
Any questions please call 305-9453.
I understand that booking is finalised once payment is received and acknowledged by The JD Collection.
Yes, I understand payment is required to confirm space booking. By clicking "check out" and making the payment, I agree to and confirm the above vendor conditions.