Retail store supporting the high street Local Small Start Ups & Artists in the Community, assisting landlords with vacant shops and encouraging business owners opening stores of their own

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at join@lovelocalhub.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

💼 Why Join LLH?

🚀 Proven Results: Our store has seen a 65% increase in sales from January to April compared to previous years.
🛍️ A Thriving Marketplace: With over 80 businesses currently in-store, you’ll become part of a vibrant, supportive community.
🏆 Award-Winning Support: We’re not just a space — we’re a platform for growth, mentorship, and exposure.
🧾 Low Commitment, High Impact: Flexible rental terms and affordable rates make it easy to start or scale your business.

🔁 Is there a minimum contract or commitment period?

All new sellers start with an initial 4-week contract. After that, it moves to a rolling two-week agreement, meaning you only need to give 2 weeks' notice if you decide to end your contract. This gives you flexibility while helping us manage shelf availability for all sellers

Please note: During the Christmas period, contract terms and pricing may change to reflect increased footfall and seasonal demand. Christmas rates and terms will be announced later in the year.

🧾 Are there any additional fees?

We no longer charge a sales commission — you keep 100% of your product sales. However, a small 2% fee is applied to each transaction to cover card processing charges from our till system.

meet the maker creating products to sell in our store makers demonstration in store

What our small business owners say....

"Mama Fillie"

I have been with Love Local Hub since the store opened over 4 years ago now. I have been able to grow my business and build my brand name which is now recognised through all the exposure the store has given me. the staff and management are exceptional always willing to help in any way they can. i will continue with LLH as it is a perfect platform for any crafter.

"Tabitha Mary"

"I've been selling via Love Local Hub for a few years now and its been a great experience. The shop always looks tidy, inviting and the creative products are always displayed nicely. The Love Local Team have always been very communicative and supportive, i would highly recommend to any local small business, thank you Love Local for bringing the local small business community and high-street presence"

"Urban Crafts"

"I've been with Love Local Hub for almost 2 years now. Every time I pop in to restock, they're all so friendly and helpful. I love that we get notifications and weekly reports, not to mention, once a week, a picture of your space, which makes restocking much easier. the staff will happilty add more stock fro your storage drawer to keep your shelf looking fabulous. they will often showcase your items in the window displays, as well as regularly promoting products on their social media accounts. thank you for all you do, you're all amazing!

What do we do?

Love Local Hub (LLH) is a multi-award-winning Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to supporting small businesses by providing an affordable, high-impact retail platform.

We offer local creators, makers, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to rent shelf space in our high-footfall retail store from just £12.50 + VAT per week — giving you the chance to showcase and sell your products to a wider audience without the costs of a full storefront.

Joining Love Local Hub is simple, stress-free, and fully supported. Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Get in Touch

Email us at join@lovelocalhub.com and we’ll send you a Vendor Information Pack with all the details you need to get started.

2️⃣ Set Up Your Space

Pop into the store to set up your designated shelf area. Our team will guide you through display options and get your products looking their best.

3️⃣ We Handle the Rest

Once you're set up, we take care of the day-to-day:

🔄 Restocking: We replenish your shelf as items sell
📸 Weekly Photos: Every Monday, we send you an updated photo of your shelf
📩 Sales Notifications: You’ll receive an email every time one of your items sells
📦 Storage: We provide a drawer for extra stock, making restocks seamless

4️⃣ Stay Informed

🧾 Weekly Reports: Every Sunday, you’ll get a full breakdown of the past week’s sales
💸 Biweekly Payments: Your earnings are paid every two weeks, processed within 5 working days

Our location

The Centre:mk - Milton Keynes

The Centre:mk is a regional top 10 shopping destination with over 190 stores, cafes and restaurants all under one roof, anchored by John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Next.

The centre:mk is the premier shopping destination in the region between London and Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford, and is unrivalled in its customer service.

Offering support to local & small businesses and the community in Milton Keynes in the Love Local Hub where they partner with business owners and sell their products in their beautiful store

What we have achieved.......

nearly £1 million pounds has gone back into the local economy

Sales made instore go back to the small business owners' pockets supporting local businesses in our retail store in Milton Keynes

Plans for 2025 will see us continuing our vision supporting small & Local businesses small & Local businesses on the high street and working with Landlords to fill spaces with welcome new tenants & activations creating increased footfall and "shopperbility"

over 400 small businesses and artisans have been supported in store

Our mission is to double this by 2025!

Increasing demand for locally made products

Supporting our local charities & Community of Milton Keynes

sold over 70,000 of small business products in store

An unbelievable achievement!

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Love Local supporting small & Local businesses on the high street

📢 Join Love Local Hub – Where Small Businesses Thrive