A New Kind of Marketplace
We are so excited to have kicked off 2021 early with the unveiling of our new kind of marketplace inside the newly renovated New York Wire Works building!
photo courtesy of York Dispatch
The York Merchant is comprised of local artisans, craftsmen, and makers of all kinds. Unlike traditional markets, The York Merchant rents booth space to merchants, and we will be taking care of virtually all of their business needs — from marketing and selling their products, to handling the paperwork and accounting. The merchant simply has to maintain the inventory.
The York Merchant is co-managed by George and Trudi Zimmerman. George is also the owner and founder of CREATIONS, by George, where he specializes in industrial/urban decor custom work, and restoration. George and Trudi have been immersed in the artisan marketplace realm since 2016.
photo courtesy of York Dispatch
Being involved in many marketplaces throughout the years, George began to see a need for a more streamlined, easy process for vendors. Instead of needing to always be on the move and constantly spending money on various booths, canopies, and marketing for each individual show, he realized how much easier it would be for a vendor to simply rent booth space, fill it with their products, and let the rest be handled for them. At The York Merchant, everything is taken care of for the merchant, making it a place where they can lay roots, feel stable and secure, and pursue their creative passions more freely.
The York Merchant consists of 10,000 square feet of space on the first floor of the historic New York Wire Works building, right in the heart of downtown York, PA. The rest of the 215,000 square foot complex will be turned into a mix of artist, retail, and commercial spaces.
Here at The York Merchant, we are always accepting new merchant requests! Please reach out to us directly at info@theyorkmerchant.com with any questions you may have. We are so excited to have launched this important venture that supports local artists and entrepreneurs while providing a new creative outlet for the York community to be involved with! We look forward to seeing you at our new marketplace this holiday season!