Imagine this. After a short conversation with our staff, you receive a shipment of products curated for your camp store. Your new inventory is pre-loaded in Square for Retail, a widely available point of sale system that utilizes an iPad or computer for checkout.
When your stock of a product runs low, you receive more without lifting a finger; no need to contact the vendor. At the end of the season, send back qualifying products - erasing the expense from your books. And continue generating revenue year-round with your new e-commerce website that ships orders for you.
Imagine checking this off your to-do list today. That's your camp store revolutionized. That's Stockroom Ranger by Camp Curated.
The products you carry should complement your camp. That's why our first priority is to understand your mission, goals, culture, and program. Our staff will host a discovery meeting with your team to kickstart this process. Whether your camp store is an established retail space or online-only, this is the first step to helping you make it great.
Curated Inventory
Crafting an inventory that reflects your program is fundamental. We work to understand what makes your camp unique and to incorporate that in the products we select. If you have a master inventory from previous years, we use that as a starting point. If not, we use our experience to curate a custom list of products.
Available floor space, projected attendance, duration, and applicable sales history are important factors to consider. These elements help determine the total number of products included in your package.
While our team will make excellent suggestions, you have the final approval of the products you choose to carry.
Brand Spotlight
Here are some of our favorite brands we like to include.
Purchasing Service
Armed with your approved curated inventory, we source and buy all products on your behalf. Consider us your personal shoppers for your store inventory.
Re-Stock and Buy Back Program
Unlike most vendors, we don't quit once you receive your shipment. Through the magic of technology, we watch your inventory remotely. When you start to run low on a product, we automatically send you more. No late-night emails or phone calls necessary.
How do we decide when to send more? By establishing re-order thresholds when developing your curated inventory. Of course, we make adjustments as needed.
At the end of your season, we buy back up to 10% of all qualifying unbranded products purchased at 100% of your purchase price. Additional stock may be returned pending authorization at 35% of the purchase price.
Online Store
No serious retail operation is complete without an online presence; however, online stores that are not properly managed are a nuisance at best or worse a poor reflection of your camp. Our online stores have e-commerce features shoppers expect including user accounts, purchase history, and acceptance of all major credit cards. Unlike most fundraiser websites, we also include other products from your store such as water bottles, hats, posters, belt buckles, or other camp specific items.
Take a peek at our demonstration site to see how good your new e-commerce store will look!
Retail Training
Our goal is to make your camp store a huge success. A well-trained team is a great starting point. All partner camps will receive access to a handful of brief videos to share with your staff that will help them set-up and operate your store successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipment frequency will vary based on the number of participants you have and the duration of your program. Most camps will receive product once or twice per week.
We will use the most economical shipping methods for pre-season shipping and two-day shipping in season. Shipment frequency will vary based on the number of participants you have and the duration of your program.
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Yes! Your customized inventory will include various branded items, including clothing, water bottles, and stickers.
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Our fee structure is simple. With our standard rate, you will receive 18% of all revenues based on the retail price and 12% of merchandise sold online.
Camps affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of tiered pricing and claim up to 25% of gross sales. A minimum retail price for all goods will be set by Camp Curated, which accounts for the manufacturers or wholesale price, shipping, and mark-up. .
We accept major credit cards, business checks, and offer net 30-day terms for qualifying accounts. Customers who have credit established will receive an invoice on the day product is shipped.
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Our goal is to help make your job easier by taking the task of sourcing and purchasing products off your plate. However, that doesn't mean we leave you out of the decision-making process. You have final approval of the inventory we curate for your store and are free to add or remove products as you see fit.
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Yes, we are happy to assist with ordering food products. The type of food you carry may limit our ability to place orders midseason on your behalf effectively. Individually wrapped and labeled items are easy for us to handle. However, we cannot accurately remotely monitor the inventory of fountain drinks and other types of products that do not have absolute portion controls.
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We utilize the widely available point of sale system Square for Retail. We add your camp as a store under our umbrella account and preload the system with your store's inventory. That means you can quickly unbox and start selling.
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While we do not supply staff directly, we offer assistance with your hiring process as part of Camp Curated’s Associate Director service.
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You can now use several websites that allow you to set-up customized stores and let your camper families order straight from the source. And yes, this is convenient. However, your camp is unique and not like most retail operations. Camps sell experiences and memories, and the emotional high of being at camp drives sales. The experience you provide is powerful. The products you carry in your store reminds participants of that powerful memory when they go home. Our service empowers you to provide an on-site option, maximizing sales, which helps your camp's financial position.
Additionally, we offer online stores for all of our partner camps or an a-la-carte option for camps without a physical retail space. .
While unfortunate, theft is an expected part of the retail business. We can accept returns of qualifying unsold product; however, we cannot issue credit for items that may walk away from your store. Our training series will cover this topic and provide strategies for reducing theft, allowing you to maximize your profits. .
The camping industry is on the brink of a crisis. Many camps are short-staffed and doing whatever they can to make the 2021 season happen. We want to give you one less item to plan for and worry about during the program season. The most time-consuming aspect of our service on your end will be the unboxing of product, setting up your store, and re-stocking shelves. The rest of the planning, purchasing, and backend work is on us. .
Our risk-free return program sets us apart from other vendors. We have been in your shoes. The excel sheets, the guesswork, it’s enough to make anyone crazy.
Don’t get stuck with boxes and boxes of unsold products at the end of your season. Instead, send back up to 10% of qualifying inventory and receive credit on your final bill of the season - whether you operate a one-day event or run for ten months. Additional stock may be returned pending authorization at 35% of the purchase price.
Qualifying products include non-perishable and non-customized items. .
Camps whose season is 30 days or less will have 15 days to return qualifying unsold items. Camps operating up to 60 days will have 21 days to return product. Camps who run seasons longer than 60 days will have a 30 return window. A product return timeframe will be established before your season starts. Product returned after your set window will be assessed a 25% restocking fee. No returns are accepted after 45 days. .
