Welcome to Material
We're building a better future for independent retailers.
Material helps independent retail businesses operate more efficiently by providing remarkable tools for selling in-store, online and on our marketplaces.
Complete retail solution
With Material, you'll get all the hardware and software you need to offer a world-class shopping experience in-store and online, because running a retail shop shouldn't require stitching together dozens of different products.
- Total spent
- $250.00
- Order count
- 2
- Store credit
- $50.00
Build strong customer relationships
Build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with customers, in-store and online. Our customer engagement tools–like loyalty programs, smart text notifications and email campaigns–make clienteling easy.
Reach new customers and grow sales
Reach new customers and grow sales by selling on our online shopping marketplaces, Shoptiques.com and ShopKids.com. Unlock these new sales channels for your business today.
Our products
Tools for shops online, IRL or anywhere else.
Since 2011, Material has been building powerful and intuitive tools for independent retailers. Use our full toolkit, or mix and match just what you need.
Level up your marketingManaged Services
We built a design and marketing team specifically for independent retailers. Hire us for your next project or campaign.
Run your businessRetail Toolkit
Everything you need for a world-class retail experience in-store, online, and everywhere else.
Reach more customersMarketplaces
Shoptiques.com and ShopKids.com are premier shopping destinations for fashion, homegoods, kids items and more. Unlock these new sales channels for your business in just a few clicks.
Why material
Retail is in our DNA.
We build tools we could only dream about when we ran our own retail stores.
Blog
Recent stories from the blog.
Find the latest news and stories from independent retailers on the Material blog.
Today, SMS marketing is one of the most productive marketing channels. For small business owners, SMS marketing saves you time, drives engagement, and boosts revenue.
Choosing the right location for your shop is critical. And the wrong lease terms could disrupt your business or result in unexpected costs.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about economic uncertainty and what it could mean for the retail industry. Co-CEO Elliot shares four ideas you can implement today to make your business leaner and more profitable during an economic downturn.