Wholesale Partnership Policy
Last Updated: January 16, 2025
Thank you for your interest in becoming a wholesale partner with The Calico Boutique. We carefully select our retail partners to maintain our brand integrity and ensure the best customer experience.
Qualification Requirements
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Valid business license/resale certificate
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Physical retail location and/or established e-commerce presence
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Minimum 1 year in business
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Active social media presence with engaged following
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Alignment with our brand values of faith, self-love, and confidence
Initial Order Requirements
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Minimum opening order: $1,000
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Minimum reorder: $500
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Orders must be placed in complete size runs where applicable
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Payment required in full before shipment
Pricing Structure
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Standard wholesale pricing: 50% of MSRP
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Volume discounts available for orders over $2,500
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Seasonal promotions cannot be combined with wholesale pricing
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MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) policy must be strictly followed
MAP Policy
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Products must not be advertised below 75% of MSRP
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Promotional discounts limited to 25% off MSRP
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Holiday sales must be pre-approved
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Violation of MAP policy may result in partnership termination
Product Display Requirements
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Products must be displayed in a manner consistent with brand image
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High-quality product photography must be used
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Brand name "The Calico Boutique" must be clearly visible
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Product descriptions must be accurate and complete
Ordering Process
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Submit wholesale application
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Schedule virtual meeting with our team
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Review and sign wholesale agreement
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Place initial order
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Receive wholesale portal access
Payment Terms
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First-time orders require payment in full
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Established partners may qualify for Net 30 terms
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Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, credit card
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3% processing fee applies to credit card payments
Shipping & Delivery
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Free shipping on orders over $2,500
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Standard shipping rates apply to orders under $2,500
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Drop shipping not available
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Allow 5-7 business days for order processing
Territory Protection
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No territory exclusivity guaranteed
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Multiple retailers per area at our discretion
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Online sales restricted to approved platforms
Marketing Guidelines
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Use of The Calico Boutique logo requires approval
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Social media posts must tag @thecalicoboutique
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Brand voice must align with our faith-based, positive messaging
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Marketing materials available upon request
Product Returns
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Defective items eligible for exchange within 30 days
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No returns on non-defective merchandise
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Shipping costs for returns are retailer's responsibility
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Items must be in original packaging
Inventory Requirements
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Partners must maintain minimum stock levels
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Regular inventory updates required
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Seasonal items must be displayed promptly
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Old inventory must be removed when requested
Partnership Termination
We reserve the right to terminate partnerships for:
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MAP violations
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Misrepresentation of brand
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Payment issues
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Poor customer service
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Breach of agreement terms
Application Process
To apply for a wholesale partnership:
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Complete application form at www.thecalicoboutique.com/wholesale
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Provide business documentation
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Share social media handles and website
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Submit current product mix and customer demographics
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Include photos of retail space or screenshots of online store
Contact Information
Wholesale Department
Email: wholesale@thecalicoboutique.com
Website: www.thecalicoboutique.com
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Partners will be notified of changes via email.