Products funded on Kickstarter sold in a store in Singapore
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We The People, a Singapore-based retail store, exclusively carries products that were developed through the online crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
It provides customers with a chance to buy Kickstarter products without having to wait or pay for shipping.
We The People’s shop owner contacts the creators of campaigns and works with them to expand their products to the Asian market.
All of the items in the store come with the backstory of the item, how much was raised in the crowdfunding campaign and the number of people who originally donated to the campaign.
The We The People website also shows in-progress campaigns they would like to see fully funded.
Four different We The People retail shops currently exist in Singapore, and the company plans to expand to other countries, such as Sweden and South Korea.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the main concept behind the We The People retail stores?
What is the main concept behind the We The People retail stores?
We The People exclusively sells products that were developed and funded through the online crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. This allows customers to purchase these items without needing to wait for funding or pay for shipping costs.
Q.How do We The People stores get their products?
How do We The People stores get their products?
The shop owner contacts the creators of successful Kickstarter campaigns. They then work with these creators to introduce and expand their products specifically into the Asian market for retail sale in the stores.
Q.What kind of information do customers receive about the products sold in store?
What kind of information do customers receive about the products sold in store?
Each item sold comes with details about its development, including its backstory. Customers can also learn how much money was raised during its crowdfunding campaign and the total number of people who initially donated.
Q.Does We The People have plans for expansion beyond Singapore?
Does We The People have plans for expansion beyond Singapore?
Yes, the company currently operates four retail shops in Singapore and intends to expand its presence internationally. Future plans include opening stores in other countries like Sweden and South Korea.
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