Footwear market stall

Market visitors, locals and event crowds looking for good-value or practical footwear they can try on and buy on the spot.

You buy stock wholesale or in bulk and sell at a markup, paying a stall fee per market day instead of shop rent.

• Friendly face-to-face selling
• Sizing and fitting advice
• Packing and setting up a display
• Handling cash and card payments

• Public liability insurance, which many markets require
• Market operators and councils may have their own stall rules, so check before applying
• Weather can affect sales and stock, so plan covers and storage
• Stock is a cash outlay, so start with fast-selling sizes and styles

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, stand or van and display. Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on the markets you attend and your range. Start with fast-selling sizes and styles.

Check public liability insurance, which many markets require. Market operators and councils may have their own stall rules, so check before applying. Plan for weather affecting sales and stock with covers and storage.

You need friendly face-to-face selling, sizing and fitting advice, the ability to pack and set up a display, and comfort handling cash and card payments. Expect typically at least around 10 hours a week.