You’re in control
Manage your products, set your pricing and run your day-to-day business.
- Your product catalogue
- Your prices
- Your business identity
For independent vendors
Bring the food your community loves to an independent online store. You run your business. We provide the technology behind your storefront.
People.
Community.
Your business stays yours
You bring the food. We bring the platform.
Build your presence on AMS without losing what makes your business your own.
A connected storefront
AMS provides the technology that powers your online store and platform experience.
- A storefront on AMS
- Product and order management
- A connection to app customers
Built around community
Make your African foodstuffs business part of the marketplace your community shops from.
- Independent food businesses
- Familiar African ingredients
- Customers in your marketplace
Who it’s for
However you sell today, there’s a next step with AMS.
Your business.
More ways to reach your customers.
Have a physical shop?
Give customers another way to shop with you.
Sell on social media?
Bring your products together in your own AMS store.
Already selling online?
Reach customers through another storefront on AMS.
Getting ready to start?
Explore what you’ll need to get your business started on AMS.
How joining works
Let’s make room
for your business.
You know your business. Start with an account, complete your onboarding and get ready to bring your store to AMS.
Sign up
Create your account in the Vendor portal, then begin your business onboarding.
Complete vendor onboarding
Provide your business details and the information requested during onboarding so your application can be reviewed.
Get ready for your AMS store
Once your application is approved, you can set up your store, add your products and start selling.
Help local businesses find their place on AMS.
You don’t need to own a shop to make a difference. Support businesses in your area, or introduce a favourite to the square.
Become a local coordinator
Know the businesses in your area? Help them get started on AMS and support them through onboarding.
Contact us about coordinatingKnow a business we should meet?
Know a shop or vendor you’d love to see on AMS? Share this page with them so they can explore the platform and contact our team.
Get in touchHow do I get started?
Sign up in the Vendor portal, complete your business onboarding and submit your application for review. Once approved, you can set up your store and start selling.
Can I join if I’m preparing to start a business?
Contact our team to discuss what you’re planning and the onboarding requirements for your business.
What can I sell?
AMS focuses on African foodstuffs. Tell us about your products so the team can discuss suitability and onboarding requirements with you.
What does it cost to join?
Signing up as a vendor on AMS is free.
How do payouts work?
In the Vendor portal, open Finance to see your earnings, available balance and payout progress. Complete your payout setup, then request a payout from your eligible balance. Available amounts and processing times depend on the applicable payout policy.
Can I help without opening a store?
Contact the AMS team if you’d like to support businesses in your area or introduce a business to AMS.
Your own corner of the square
Let’s talk about your business.
Tell us what you sell. We’ll help you understand the next steps.