BECOME A TUG SUPPLIER

You have a choice in how we connect with you and your products.  We can link directly to your e-commerce site, through an e-commerce retailer (Walmart or Anthropology), or through a third-party marketplace (Amazon or Etsy).  We do require that you have access through your online presence to an affiliate platform that allows us to link your products to our site.  

Our platform is postured to represent a wide range of consumer goods categories across all markets, launching the majority of sites throughout 2026.  To view the current live sites and categories click here.  If you do not see categories your brand or products represent, please reach out and we can let your know our internal calendar for your categories.  If you have product that aligns with any of current live sites we are actively seeking to expand our suppliers and product offering.  

We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from handmade shops to international companies and everything in-between.  If you do one thing well or offer a large number of products, we will work with you to find the best fit for each one.  We want to help you connect with the consumer(s) that need and what your goods or services.  

We ask that every product we feature must do what you say it will do, maintain strong customer reviews, and be packaged well for shipping.  Products are not required to have retail packaging but must be suitably packaged for protection during shipping.  Each product must stand on its own and is approved independently.  You are responsible for the quality, packaging, and the assurance that your products will do what they say.  Products not meeting these needs may be removed without warning.  We also focus on the strong level of quality for images, videos, logos, and content.

We may request samples, demonstrations, or live interaction with products or services to better help our merchant team evaluate your products.  While we would like to evaluate all products, we will only accept samples upon request.  If you would like to send samples please request an approval code from your merchant and they will provide the appropriate address.  You may also schedule an appointment to meet with your merchant in-person or online to demonstrate your products or provide a video.  While we cannot personally test every product, we want to get to know your products better with the help of our experts, influencers, and eMerchant team.  We may decide to try them , taste them, or compare them.  We want to give our consumers the confidence to make good purchasing decisions and this is best done when we have first hand experience.  Our eMerchant team has begun accepting samples for review, but please before sending samples, request approval and shipping details.  If you plan to meet us in person, feel free to demonstrate and leave samples for further review at that time.  Please mark all samples with your assigned vendor number to help us stay organized. 

All products, ads, and written content must be approved by one of our merchant team members to be included on the site.  Our team strives to buy directly from the brand, manufacturer, or originator of the product, please be forthcoming with the country of origin, backstory, and product details.

Brands cannot control or pay for placement within a shop or site.  All merchandising choices are made by our internal team.  It is our goal to ensure that all brands, products, and information are treated equally for the context, value, and contribution they provide. 

We ask that all suppliers provide customer support through a website, phone number, or other means to ensure that customers have the access they need to facilitate ordering, returning, and gaining the necessary information.  

We do have a limited number of Branding opportunities available within each category depending on the breadth of the category.  Brand Market Pages are landing pages where together with our eMerchant and eMarketing teams help you to further tell your brand story, feature a product, or create a promotional opportunity.  The fee to create each page varies based on the scope of the project and the monthly park fee is subject to the length of the campaign and the scale of the project.  Brand Market Pages are designed to be unique for each product, brand, or campaign, with flexibility to integrate videos, animation, and other creative applications.    

We are committed to realizing this patent-pending online platform, building trust with the supplier community, and with our guests.  We strive to meet our deadlines, reach our goals, and do our very best at doing things right.  It is important to us that all information we share and that is shared between us is held in the highest confidence.  Striving to make new paths is a team effort and we appreciate your support and this requires trust and commitment on all parties.  We welcome questions and feedback along the way.

REQUEST A MEETING - We are located in Northwest Arkansas where retail transformation is the norm where we are currently hosting vendor meetings both virtually and in person.   The following categories are in focus right now: pet, office, school, sports, outdoor, and pizza sites, with additional categories to follow.  To start the process, fill out this application and we will contact you to set up a meeting.

Please note:  all suppliers, brands, and products are vetted by our merchandising team before being featured on the site. 

We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from handmade shops to international companies and everything in-between.  If you do one thing well or offer a large number of products, we will work with you to find the best fit for each one.  We want to help you connect with the consumer(s) that need and what your goods or services.  Once approved, the only requirement is that your products are sold online on your own website or through at least one eCommerce website or marketplace and you are associated with an affiliate program.  If you are not sure what that means, we can clear it up for you. 

There is NO upfront cost to be included on the Online Shopping District,™ we only request an affiliate fee be paid when a consumer chooses to make a purchase.  Affiliate fees are paid through eCommerce sites such as Amazon, Walmart, and companies such as Sovrn and are pre-determined.  This fee is part of the marketing and advertising structure and is not paid by the consumer.  We can help you find the best program if you do not have one in place.  You also cannot pay for preferential treatment, we want to keep things as fair as possible.  We do require quality photographs of all accepted products, if these are not available we do offer photography services for a nominal fee.  It is important to us that every product is represented in the best light and this begins with great photographs. 

We ask that every product we feature must do what you say it will do, maintains strong customer reviews, and be packaged well for shipping.  Products are not required to have retail packaging but must be suitably packaged for protection during shipping.  Each product must stand on its own and is approved independently.  We will ask for some product information, professional photography, and the chance to touch and test the goods or services.  

While we cannot personally test every product, we want to get to know your products better with the help of our experts, influencers, and eMerchant team.  We may decide to try them , taste them, or compare them.  We want to give our consumers the confidence to make good purchasing decisions and this is best done when we have first hand experience.  Our eMerchant team has begun accepting samples for review, but please before sending samples, request approval and shipping details.  If you plan to meet us in person, feel free to demonstrate and leave samples for further review at that time.  Please mark all samples with your assigned vendor number to help us stay organized. 

Please submit a product submission form, one per item or service(if multiple sizes, colors, or other like characteristic - one form for all is acceptable), while this process may be a bit daunting, it is necessary to help us know what we need to know about each product.  Please include a link(s) of where we can find the product online that you would like to share with us, with your suggested link first.  Leave the sections that not apply blank.  The form will save your work if you need to come back later.  Our team is available to answer questions throughout the process.  Please verify that your item name and number are indicated on both the paperwork and the samples to ensure they can be matched. 

We do have a limited number of Branding opportunities available within each category depending on the breadth of the category.  Brand Market Pages are landing pages where together with our eMerchant and eMarketing teams help you to further tell your brand story, feature a product, or create a promotional opportunity.  The fee to create each page varies based on the scope of the project and the monthly park fee is subject to the length of the campaign and the scale of the project.  Brand Market Pages are designed to be unique for each product, brand, or campaign, with flexibility to integrate videos, animation, and other creative applications.    

The Online Shopping District™ a huge endeavor that we are committed to achieving, this patent-pending online platform will be like no other.  We strive to meet our deadlines, reach our goals, and do our very best at doing things right.  It is important to us that all information we share and that is shared between us is held in the highest confidence.  Striving to make new paths is a team effort and we appreciate your support and this requires trust and commitment on all parties.  We welcome questions and feedback along the way.

Our merchant team is located in Northwest Arkansas we can set up an in-person meeting or we are happy to schedule a virtual meeting.  We will contact you to set up a meeting.

Be prepared to tell us about your company, brand, and products including new products, markets, and goals.  Feel free to demo, discuss product details, and ask our team questions you have.  If your products are a fit for any of our live sites, we recommend you browse the sites and bring any ideas and questions you may have.  There is never a cost for product to be featured on the site.  We do however request that a pre-established affiliate fee is agreed upon. We understand that all product and product categories vary on costs, margin and flexibility.  We are happy to work with you to determine an affiliate commission that works for you and your conversion goals.

Our team will review your application, products, and meeting details and make a decision about the products, shops and fit your have within our sites. They may request samples, demo, or additional assets.

We do have a limited number of Branding opportunities available within each category depending on the breadth of the category.  Brand Market Pages are landing pages where together with our eMerchant and eMarketing teams help you to further tell your brand story, feature a product, or create a promotional opportunity.  The fee to create each page varies based on the scope of the project and the monthly park fee is subject to the length of the campaign and the scale of the project.  Brand Market Pages are designed to be unique for each product, brand, or campaign, with flexibility to integrate videos, animation, and other creative applications.  

We want to know about new products, marketing ideas, and collaboration opportunities.