Different Types of Market Stall: From Farmers to Craft to Retail

Written by Yara Hartkoorn

There are different types of Market in the UK. From Farmers Markets to Craft Markets and General Retail Markets. Each market will have a different type of customer, looking for different things. Whoever your customer is they will be looking for value for money or a bargain! We have been trading at all of these markets for over 15 years and we will look at the different classifications for markets and what that will mean for you and your brand.

market/ˈmɑːkɪt/

noun. a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities.

The great thing about attending a categorised market is that it helps your potential customers to have an idea of what to expect and if it is the kind of stuff they would be interested to buy. Great for you because it will help you pre-select your ideal customer. i.e. Selling your ‘up-market food items’ at a car boot sale could have you returning home with all of your stock!

Farmers’ Market

The new Farmers’ market trend began in UK in 1997. Bath and Stroud were some of the first to emerge. They began as a way for smaller struggling farmers to make more profit for their efforts, thus cutting out the…