Merch Dept was founded in San Francisco in 2013, surrounded by the fast-growing startup culture that defined the city at the time, where companies like Pinterest were our neighbors.

As demand increased, our team quickly outgrew in-house production capabilities, while inconsistent pricing from wholesale partners created unnecessary friction and unpredictability.

Those early challenges shaped the foundation of Merch Dept: deliver consistent pricing, dependable quality, and on-time production without compromise.