Retail on Campus
Are you looking to validate or promote your product-based business on campus? Are you interested in having Western University as one of your first retail partners? We have various opportunities for our students and alumni entrepreneurs to validate and grow their business across campus. Explore them below.
Some of our retail opportunities are suspended due to continued COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for health and safety.
Thank you all for your support and understanding.
Western's Virtual Holiday Market!
Our virtual winter market will connect your business to thousands of Western students and alumni and encourage them to ‘shop purple’ over the holiday season. Build your brand's awareness, generate new leads and foster meaningful connections with our Western community. Our virtual market runs all of December.
Should you wish to join this opportunity, please complete our application below by November 20, 2022.
Western Retail Services Wholesale Partnership
We have a formal partnership with Western Retail Services (WRS) to further assist our startups interested in product wholesale. The WRS manages a number of retail locations on campus including The Book Store at Western and the Campus Computer Store. Pre-vetted businesses may have the opportunity of meeting with the WRS purchasing managers and pitching their products for wholesale.
This is a year-round opportunity. You must be actively working with one of our Business Advisors to receive a referral into WRS.
Startup Showcase
Each year during Global Entrepreneurship Week, we host the Startup Showcase to encourage connections between innovative Western-founded companies and Western students. This tradeshow-style event allows students to connect with Western entrepreneurs and gain crucial insights into entrepreneurship; while also providing companies with brand awareness and lead generation.
Should you wish to join this opportunity, please complete our application below by October 1, 2021. Please note: Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions this event may be postponed or offered in a virtual format. Thank you all for your support and understanding.
Additional Retail Opportunities Across Campus
UCC Booths
For Promotions
Housed in the University Community Centre, your product or service will be seen by thousands of students each day.
Farmers’ Market
For Vendors
June to November, Hospitality Services host a Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays outside in front of the Weldon Library.
Sporting Event Booth
For Vendors & Promotions
Western Mustangs offers a variety of opportunities for businesses to host promotional booths during sporting events.
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