Vendor Requirements and Application

At StoreRun, our mission is to connect customers with all the local merchants and brands they love through on-demand delivery. By partnering with retailers across categories, we can offer consumers a one-stop shop for purchasing and receiving products from any store via our app. If you own or operate a brick-and-mortar business, becoming a StoreRun vendor opens up new revenue streams and customer access.

This guide covers how to become a vendor partner, from the benefits gained to application steps. Let’s explore the requirements and procedure to get your products available through StoreRun’s delivery marketplace!

Key Vendor Benefits

As a StoreRun vendor, merchants can:

• Reach new customers who otherwise only shop national chains online for convenience
• Attract existing customers to order more often through fast delivery
• Boost overall sales by tapping into the platform’s consumer base
• Keep selling even during off-peak hours when the physical store is closed
• Expand product selection based on purchase data and trends on StoreRun
• Get featured in the StoreRun app to drive awareness of the business

With no upfront costs or exclusivity agreements required, it’s low-risk for retailers to test out our delivery service. The platform brings your products to more customers when and where they want to shop.

Becoming a Vendor – Requirements

To be approved as a merchant on StoreRun, brands should:

• Operate a physical licensed storefront or restaurant location
• Carry business and product liability insurance
• Have staff available to handle packaging and delivery handoffs during operating hours
• Utilize a point-of-sale (POS) system or be willing to adopt StoreRun’s tablet POS
• Commit to preparing orders within advertised timeframes
• Provide quality packaging for transporting products
• Maintain fair and competitive consumer prices on items
• Participate in StoreRun’s commission fee structure

These standards ensure efficient operations and service quality across the vendor ecosystem. We provide support to make fulfillment success easy.

StoreRun Vendor Application Process

Here are the steps for retailers to get set up on StoreRun:

1. Submit a vendor inquiry form on our website with basic business information and categories of products sold. This will be reviewed for approval fit.
2. If approved, supply required business documentation like registrations, permits, and W9 tax form.
3. Complete the onboarding checklist covering delivery operations, packaging, menu digitization (if applicable), and billing details.
4. List products and pricing in the StoreRun merchant portal or integrate your in-store POS system via API.
5. Schedule employee orientation and training sessions at your location. We’ll demonstrate best practices.
6. Download the vendor partner tablet app for managing StoreRun orders if needed.
7. Promote your participation via provided in-store signage and digital assets.
8. Receive your first StoreRun delivery orders! Our support team is here to assist.

That’s it! Our local ops teams will make the setup process quick and smooth. We want our vendors to find success right off the bat through the partnership. Reach out if you have any other questions as you consider joining the merchant marketplace. Exciting opportunities await on StoreRun!