Let's get started
Ready to go? Great—in order to be considered, your business must be:
US based
51% or more owned by a woman, veteran, persons with disabilities, someone who identifies as LGBTQ+, or someone of Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian-Indian or Asian-Pacific origin
Active for 2 or more years
Sept
Applications open 9/5/23
Nov
Applications close 11/30/23
Jan
1st Round interviews
Feb
Finalists announced
May
Workshop is in session!
Documentation & requirements
In order to be considered for The Workshop at Macy’s, you’ll need to thoroughly complete your application. To help you do this effectively, we’ve compiled a list of the information, documents and certifications you’ll need to complete the application. All information and documentation must be submitted for your application to be considered.
- Your business’ name
- Business contact information
- Contact person
- Business address
- Daytime/office phone
- Cell phone
- Email address
- Website URL
- Date your business was established
- Number of years in business (must be at least two consecutive years)
- How the business was acquired (founded, purchased, etc)
- Verification that the majority owner is a woman or minority and either a US citizen or have Permanent Legal Resident Alien status (note: you must have a current US passport, US birth certificate, naturalization papers, or Permanent Legal Resident Alien card (green card)
- Majority owner ethnicity information
- Be able to confirm the business is US-based
- List major product category
- Current gross annual sales
- Legal structure information (e.g., proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc)
- Description of what makes your product unique
- List of competitors and why they’re your competitors
- Applicants must complete the application in full
- Applicants must be aged 21 years or older
- Description of current manufacturing and replenishment capabilities
- Whether production is offshore-compliant
- Whether you are doing business with any Macy’s entity at this time or in the past
- Prior trade names and brands, if applicable
- List of any business awards, recognitions or editorial credits
- 250-word biographical statement, which should include the story behind your brand (required)
- Lookbook or line sheet of your product, complete with wholesale cost and suggested retail price points
- Government issued recent photo IDs of applicant and ALL other owners of business
- Resumes of ALL owners
- Financial Statements (Profit/Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet) for the business for two years
- Verification of your business as a legal entity (corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship)
- Where your merchandise is produced
Key dates and information
- Online applications for the 2024 session must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 30, 2023
- Please note that acceptance and participation in The Workshop does not guarantee a contract or ongoing opportunities with Macy’s or any of its subsidiaries
- All eligible applications will be reviewed and select applicants will be called in for a virtual interview
- Class size is limited—details regarding dates and pre-work will be included in a welcome packet that applicants receive upon acceptance into The Workshop