localstores.ai - The Chat Assistant to your City's Best Shops & Restaurants Something amazing is coming to your community. We're building an AI Assistant to help discover the independent businesses that make your city special. Join the Waitlist
Shop Local, Shop Smart - Without the Drive Around Town

Imagine discovering unique products from your favorite local stores and restaurants, all from your couch. No more driving from shop to shop or wondering what's in stock.

Our AI-powered shopping assistant learns what you love and helps you find exactly what you're looking for - whether it's artisan coffee, handmade jewelry, or tonight's dinner from that amazing bistro downtown.

Support the businesses that make your community thrive while enjoying the convenience of AI chatbots and online shopping. Get everything delivered right to your door, or choose pickup when you want to stop by in person.

Why Shoppers Love Us
Support Your Community Every purchase directly helps independent business owners and keeps money circulating in your neighborhood. Feel great about where you shop.
Discover Hidden Gems Find one-of-a-kind items you won't see on Amazon. From vintage finds to artisan goods, explore products with personality and stories behind them.
Personal Shopping Assistant Our AI-powered assistant gets to know your style and preferences, making personalized recommendations that help you discover new favorites.
Convenient Delivery Skip the traffic and parking hassles. Get local products delivered to your doorstep or choose pickup when it's convenient for you.
Best Deals in One Place Never miss a sale again. See all the promotions from your favorite local spots in one convenient feed, saving you time and money.
Built for the Businesses We Love
LocalStores.ai is the next evolution of marketplaces for independent retailers who want to thrive in the AI era. We proudly serves independent retailers across nine thriving categories, each bringing their own character and charm to local communities:
Art & Culture Stores
Galleries, frame shops, and cultural retailers
Beauty & Wellness
Cosmetics, skincare, and supplement specialists
Books & Toys
Bookstores, toy shops, and game retailers
Fashion & Jewelry
Clothing boutiques, shoe stores, and jewelers
Farms & Nurseries
Garden centers, florists, and farm stands
Food & Beverage
Cafes, restaurants, and bars
Grocery & Convenience
Local markets, liquor stores, and specialty food shops
Wineries & Breweries
Wine shops, craft breweries, and coffee roasters
Souvenir & Gift Shops
Tourist destinations and specialty gift retailers
No matter what category you're in, LocalStores.ai provides the tools and exposure you need to succeed in today's digital-first shopping environment while maintaining the authentic local connection your customers love.
Get Discovered Everywhere
Getting discovered by new customers is the biggest challenge facing local retailers today. LocalStores.ai solves this with a multi-channel approach that brings qualified shoppers directly to your virtual doorstep.
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AI-First Marketplace
Our intelligent shopping assistant understands natural language queries and connects customers with exactly what they're looking for-including your products.
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Search Engine Optimized
Every product page is built from the ground up for Google discovery, with structured data, optimized descriptions, and technical SEO best practices baked in.
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AI Platform Integration
We're designed to work with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms that are becoming primary shopping research tools for millions of consumers.
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Dedicated Store Page
Beyond the marketplace, you get your own dedicated listing page showcasing only your business, products, and inventory -with AI-powered personalized upsell recommendations for each customer.
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Blogger Network Integration
We're forming a network of bloggers who will embed our AI shopping assistant on their website to answer questions about local shopping and dining across media outlets where your ideal customers already consume their content.
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Influencer & Tastemaker Partnerships
We're building a network of community tastemakers and influencers who will support local businesses by embedding our AI Shopping Assistant on social media profiles and posts that have a large following of your ideal customers.
Flexible Fulfillment That Works for You
In-Store Pickup
Let customers shop online and pick up at your location-perfect for driving foot traffic and eliminating shipping costs entirely.
Local Delivery
Serve your immediate community with same-day or next-day delivery. We partner with all major local delivery fleets to get your products to nearby customers quickly.
Nationwide Shipping
Expand your reach beyond your local market. We work with all major carriers to offer competitive shipping rates and seamless label generation.
Mix and Match
Offer any combination that suits your operations. You're in control of how you fulfill orders, with the flexibility to adjust as your business evolves.
Simply set your prep times and pickup preferences in your dashboard. When an order comes in, we coordinate with your chosen carrier or delivery service-they come to you. No running to the post office, no complicated logistics to manage.
Complete Control Over Your Pricing
Your pricing strategy is too important to leave in someone else's hands. With LocalStores.ai, you maintain complete control over what customers pay for your products.
Set Your Own Prices
Manually adjust pricing for individual items whenever you need to run promotions, respond to market conditions, or optimize margins. Your online prices can match your in-store pricing exactly, or you can differentiate them based on your business strategy.
Global Markup Made Easy
Want to add a consistent markup across your entire catalog? Our POS integrations let you apply a global percentage increase to all your in-store prices instantly. Update once, and it applies everywhere-no tedious product-by-product adjustments needed.
Pro Tip: Many retailers add a 10-15% online markup to cover the additional handling and packaging costs of e-commerce orders, while still remaining competitive with national chains.
Your Customer Data Stays Yours
On most marketplace platforms, customer information belongs to the platform, not to you. That means you can't build direct relationships, send targeted promotions, or nurture repeat business. LocalStores.ai is different.
Complete Data Ownership
Every customer who purchases from your store becomes your customer-with their contact information, purchase history, and preferences securely stored in your own CRM solution. You can export this data anytime, use it for marketing campaigns, or integrate it with your existing customer management tools.
Build Lasting Relationships
Armed with complete customer insights, you can send personalized follow-ups, birthday promotions, restock notifications, and seasonal offers. These direct relationships turn one-time buyers into loyal supporters of your business-the foundation of sustainable retail success.
Your Data, Your Rules: Unlike Amazon or other marketplaces that restrict customer communication, LocalStores.ai believes your customer relationships are the most valuable asset you have. We protect that.
Inventory Management Made Simple

Keeping your online catalog in sync with your physical inventory shouldn't require a dedicated employee. LocalStores.ai makes inventory management effortless, whether you prefer hands-on control or complete automation.

Update product availability and quantities manually anytime through our intuitive dashboard-perfect for smaller catalogs or businesses that prefer a personal touch. Add new seasonal items, adjust stock levels, or remove discontinued products in seconds.

For retailers who want set-it-and-forget-it simplicity, our platform integrates seamlessly with the POS systems you already use: Square, Shopify, PayPal, Clover, and SalesVu. When you ring up a sale in your store, your online inventory updates automatically. No double data entry, no synchronization headaches, no overselling products that are already gone.

Seamless Integration With Your Favorite POS and eCommerce Solutions
SalesVu
Square
Shopify
PayPal/Zettle
Clover
QuickBooks
Unbeatable Economics: Keep More of What You Earn
Only 15% Per Order
Our flat referral fee includes credit card processing-no hidden charges or surprise deductions
Next Business Day Payout
Get your money fast with daily settlements directly to your bank account
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While competitors like Amazon, UberEats, and DoorDash charge 25-30% or more in combined fees, LocalStores.ai keeps your costs predictable at just 15% per order. That difference goes straight to your bottom line, helping you invest in inventory, staff, and growing your business.
AI-Powered Onboarding: You Do Nothing
The thought of uploading hundreds or thousands of products, writing descriptions, and optimizing images stops many retailers from selling online. We've eliminated that barrier completely.

Our AI tools do all the heavy lifting for you. Simply provide your existing product data-whether that's a spreadsheet, your POS export, or even just product names and photos-and our technology takes over.

Within hours, every item in your catalog is enriched with professionally written, search-engine-optimized descriptions that highlight key features and benefits. Product images are automatically enhanced, cropped, and formatted for optimal display across devices. Titles are rewritten for maximum discoverability in both traditional search and AI-powered shopping assistants.
Upload Your Data Send us your product list in any format
AI Enhancement Our tools optimize everything automatically
Review & Launch Approve your store and start selling
Continuous Improvement AI keeps optimizing as you grow
The result? A professional, fully optimized online store ready to attract customers-without you spending weeks on setup. You can literally launch your e-commerce presence while you're running your daily operations.
The Future of Commerce is Here
AI-powered local marketplaces are poised to redefine retail. They offer unparalleled convenience for shoppers while empowering independent businesses with tools to thrive in the digital age. This synergy creates a richer, more connected shopping experience that supports local economies and caters to modern consumer demands.
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Join the Movement - Coming Soon
We're launching soon and can't wait to bring your neighborhood's best businesses together in one amazing marketplace. Whether you're a shopper looking to support local or a business owner ready to grow, we'd love to have you on board from day one.

Be among the first to know when we launch. Join our waitlist today and get exclusive early access, special launch promotions, and insider updates as we build something special for your community.

Together, we can make shopping local easier, more fun, and more rewarding for everyone. Join Our Waitlist Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need technical skills to use LocalStores.ai?Not at all. Our platform is designed for business owners, not developers. If you can send an email and use basic software, you can manage your LocalStores.ai presence. Plus, our support team is always available to help.
What if I already sell on other platforms?That's perfectly fine! Many of our retailers use LocalStores.ai alongside Amazon, their own website, or other channels. Our competitive 15% fee and next-day payouts often make us their most profitable sales channel.
How do returns and customer service work?You set your own return policy, just like in your physical store. Customers contact you directly for issues, and since you own the relationship, you can resolve problems in the way that best serves your business values.
What happens if an item sells out in my store but is still listed online?If you're using our POS integration, inventory updates automatically in real-time. For manual management, you'll receive alerts when items are low and can update stock levels instantly from any device.
Is there a minimum order volume or monthly fee?No minimums, no monthly fees. You only pay our 15% referral fee when you make a sale. Whether you sell one item or one thousand, the pricing stays the same.
How quickly will I see results?Most retailers receive their first order within the first week of launching. As our AI and marketing channels learn more about your products and our collective catalog grows, your visibility and sales typically increase month over month.
LocalStores.ai is a service provided by SalesVu.
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States

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