Grow Your Business with Ease:
Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting!
Get Your Products in Front of Hundreds
Without the Hassle of Managing Sales and Marketing.
Who is Vrtrum
Vrtrum is Lakewood’s neighborhood pop-up shop, designed to support hyper-local small businesses and connect them with a growing community of shoppers. Whether you're launching or scaling, Vrtrum offers a flexible and low-risk retail space to grow your brand through curated 2-week pop-up shops.
What You Get with Vrtrum:
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No Commission Taken on Sales – Keep 100% of your profits.
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Flexible, Tiered Packages – Choose from three affordable options starting at $75.
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Marketing & Media Included – Every tier includes social media exposure, with options for product photos, videos, and more.
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Hassle-Free Retail – Just drop off your products. We handle the rest, setup, selling, and marketing.
Process Breakdown
1: Easy Product Drop-Off
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Select a drop-off time the week before your event. Bring your products and your inventory sheet, we’ll take it from there.
3: Full Marketing Support
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Depending on your package, we’ll create and post photos, reels, and even product videos to help drive interest and sales.
2: Hands-Off Sales
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No need to manage the shop! We handle all customer interactions and sales on your behalf.
4: Fast, Simple Payout
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Your payout and sales summary will be ready within 7 days after the event. That’s it!
What Our Vendors Are Saying
"I have enjoyed the flexibility I have to add to my monthly sales without needing to carry on more work. Not needing to be with my products and trusting VRTRUM to sell them for me is so helpful for my time."
Guillermo V. Owner - LAVELAA
"I love working with VRTRUM! Their Pop-Up Shops and social media are incredible for small businesses. You guys do a magical job and Thank You for having me!"
Jill R. Owner - Beautifully Unique Leggings
"What I’ve enjoyed the most since working with VRTRUM has been the ease of being able to drop my products off, and everything else is handled by the VRTRUM team. What is even better is the increase in sales I have received."
Momo G. Owner - Beanibeings
Monthly Events
With multiple pop-up shops, your products get in front of new shoppers every time.
No Extra Effort
We handle setup, promotion, and customer interactions, so you can focus on what matters, your business.
Affordable Entry
$75 entry fee, meaning no heavy upfront investment.
Why We Made the Change
We heard your feedback. With rising vendor costs and changing market trends, we’ve eliminated commission entirely and now offer flat-fee participation that includes marketing and media value. This means more predictable costs, more exposure, and more money in your pocket. Our mission is to be a launchpad for small businesses, let’s grow together.
Vendor Participation Options
No commission. No stress. Just value.
Base Tier
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Entry Fee: $75
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No Presence Required: Vrtrum will handle all sales and customer interactions.
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1 Social Media Photo
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1 Group Reel
Standard Tier
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Entry Fee: $100
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No Presence Required: Vrtrum will handle all sales and customer interactions.
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Everything in Base + 4 Styled Photos
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1 Solo Reel
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Virtual Shop Listing
Premium Tier
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Entry Fee: $150
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No Presence Required: Vrtrum will handle all sales and customer interactions.
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Everything in Standard + 15–30 sec Video
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2 Virtual Shop Links
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1 Highlight Reel embedded in Virtual Shop
FAQ
Q: Do you provide shelves and tables for displaying products?
A: Yes, we have shelves and tables available for vendors to showcase their items.
Q: What is the Virtual Shop?
Each Pop-Up Shop is added to our website with a 360° virtual walkthrough. Premium and Standard vendors can link directly to their website or product pages.
Q: Do products need price tags?
Yes, all products must be clearly price-tagged before drop-off. We will offer small stickers for those who need assistance.
Q: How are taxes handled?
A: Vrtrum manages sales tax for all transactions. Vendors are responsible for reporting profits and handling any income tax on their earnings.
Q: How much foot traffic can I expect?
A: Our events currently attract 180+ visitors, and attendance continues to grow with each event.
Q: What size display space will I have?
A: Display space varies based on the number and size of products. During drop-off, we’ll assess your inventory and work to accommodate as much as possible.
Q: When do I drop off and pick up products?
A: Drop-off: Monday to Thursday, the week before the event.
Pick-up: Monday and Thursday, the week after the event.
Q: What types of marketing does Vrtrum do?
A: We promote your products through social media (Facebook, Instagram), flyer distribution, press releases, and outreach to local networks, organizations, and community hubs.
Q: Can I bring extra inventory if needed?
A: Yes! We encourage vendors to bring as much inventory as they'd like, and we’ll help arrange it for maximum visibility.
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!