Retailpeer's platform connects brands with existing, fully functional retail stores and business spaces to test, launch, showcase and sell their products—by the day, week, month, season, or year—without the financial burden or long-term commitment of operating a whole new retail store. Brands can test and launch their products in desirable and high-visibility areas for a fraction of the cost of opening a full retail store, while Hosts can make extra income from underutilized or unused spaces in their existing retail storefronts. A win-win situation.

Host Eligible Spaces

Retailpeer is built on a simple idea: if a space has people coming through it, it likely has value.

Hosts across Retailpeer list a wide range of spaces—both traditional and non-traditional—that allow brands to launch, showcase, test, and sell products in real-world environments. If your location already welcomes customers, visitors, or members, there's a strong chance it's eligible.

What Makes a Space Eligible?

A space is generally suitable for Retailpeer if it has one or more of the following:

•Regular foot traffic
•Customers, clients, or visitors on-site
•A defined area for display (shelf, counter, wall, table, window, or floor space)
•Staff or management presence
•An audience that aligns with consumer-facing products

If your location has traffic, it's probably eligible.

Common Host Space Types

Below is a non-exhaustive list of spaces Hosts can list on Retailpeer.

Retail & Storefront Spaces:

• Boutiques and specialty retail stores

• Concept stores and lifestyle shops

• Apparel and accessories stores

• Beauty supply and cosmetic stores

• Gift shops and curated retail

• Vintage and resale stores

• Showrooms and product studios

Personal Care & Beauty Spaces:

• Hair salons

• Barbershops

• Nail studios

• Spas and wellness studios

• Skincare and cosmetic studios

• Med spas (where permitted)

Food & Beverage–Adjacent Spaces:

(Not limited to full restaurants)

• Cafés and coffee shops

• Bakeries and dessert shops

• Juice bars and smoothie shops

• Specialty food markets

• Wine, cheese, or gourmet shops (where permitted)

• Food halls and shared markets

Fitness, Wellness & Lifestyle Spaces:

• Gyms and fitness studios

• Yoga, Pilates, and dance studios

• Martial arts and training studios

• Wellness clinics and holistic centers

• Physical therapy or chiropractic offices (public areas)

• Outdoor or lifestyle gear studios

Professional Offices & Waiting Areas:

• Real estate offices

• Insurance offices

• Accounting and tax offices

• Law offices (front desk or lobby areas)

• Medical and dental office waiting rooms

• Optometry and eyewear offices

• Business centers and corporate offices

Community, Education & Creative Spaces:

• Co-working spaces and shared offices

• Business incubators and accelerators

• Art studios and galleries

• Photography and content studios

• Makerspaces and creative labs

• Tutoring centers and learning academies

• Music schools and rehearsal studios

Hospitality & Travel-Related Spaces:

• Hotel lobbies and common areas

• Boutique hotels and inns

• Visitor and tourism centers

• Short-stay lodging common spaces

• Car rental offices and waiting lounges

Entertainment & High-Dwell-Time Venues:

• Movie theaters (lobby areas)

• Bowling alleys and arcades

• Mini golf and family entertainment centers

• Music venues (non-performance areas)

• Comedy clubs (entry or lounge areas)

• Museums and cultural spaces (where permitted)

Specialty, Trade & Service Businesses:

• Florists and plant shops

• Furniture and home décor stores

• Appliance and electronics showrooms

• Automotive showrooms

• Phone and computer repair shops

• Tailors and alteration shops

• Dry cleaners

• Print shops

• Shipping and pack-and-ship stores

• Storage facilities (front office areas)

Residential & Mixed-Use Commercial Spaces:

(Where permitted by building rules)

• Apartment or condo leasing offices

• Mixed-use building common areas

• Property management offices

• Residential-commercial hybrid storefronts

Markets & Shared Vendor Spaces:

• Farmers markets

• Flea markets

• Antique malls

• Indoor swap meets

• Pop-up market halls

Outside-the-Box Spaces:

Retailpeer encourages creative use of space. Hosts have successfully listed:

• Underutilized corners of busy businesses

• Seasonal or temporary spaces

• Off-hours retail environments

• Shared spaces within larger operations

• Areas not traditionally considered "retail," but customer-facing

If people already walk through your space, there's likely an opportunity.

What Makes a Space Especially Attractive to Guests

•Existing customer base
•Clear audience or niche
•Visibility (windows, counters, shelves)
•Regular business hours
•Complementary or vertically aligned products

Guests often value context and customers as much as square footage.

Important Notes for Hosts

•Hosts are responsible for ensuring they have the right to host guest brands in their space.
•Certain product categories may be restricted or require additional approvals.
•Hosts should follow all local regulations, building rules, and insurance requirements.
•Retailpeer provides the platform—but Hosts control how their space is used.

Not Sure If Your Space Qualifies?

If you're unsure whether your location is eligible, we're happy to help.

📩 Email us at: host@retailpeer.com

Tell us:

• What type of space you operate
• Where it's located
• What kind of traffic you receive

We'll help you determine if Retailpeer is a good fit.

Final Thought

Retail doesn't only happen in traditional stores anymore.

If your space already brings people together, Retailpeer can help you turn that presence into opportunity.