MarketPlace.vu

MarketPlace.vu is the easiest way to discover, compare, and request quotes for products from shops and businesses throughout Vanuatu. Whether you're looking for groceries, hardware, or anything in between — find it all without leaving your home.

🛒 FOR CUSTOMERS & SHOPPERS

• Browse catalogs from local businesses and thousands of products right from your phone. No more driving from shop to shop — see what's available, compare prices, and reach out to sellers directly.
• Browse by Shop — Explore product catalogs from Vanuatu shops. Each shop has its own branded catalog with categories, images, and pricing in Vatu.
• Search & Filter — Find products by name, category, or shop. Filter by stock availability so you only see what's in stock.
• Product Details — View multiple product images, descriptions, prices, and stock status for every item.
• Shopping Cart — Add items from any shop to your cart. See a full price breakdown including VAT. Choose your delivery method (in-store collection or delivery).
• Request a Quote (ROQ) — Submit your cart as a quote request directly to the shop. Receive a personalized quotation — compare offers and choose the best deal.
• Guest Browsing — No account needed to browse. Explore catalogs freely, and only sign up when you're ready to request a quote.
• Bilingual Catalogs — Many shops offer product names in both English and French, Vanuatu's official languages.
• Deals & Promotions — Discover active deals and special offers from participating shops.
• Opening Hours — See real-time Open/Closed status for each shop based on their schedule.
• Browsing History — Quickly revisit products you've recently viewed.
• Free to Use — Browsing and requesting quotes is completely free for shoppers.

Also available on the web at marketplace.vu — browse from any device.

🏪 FOR SHOP OWNERS & MANAGERS

MarketPlace.vu isn't just for browsing — it's a complete catalog management tool for your business. Upload your products, organize categories, and start receiving customer inquiries.
• Owner Dashboard — A central hub with real-time KPIs: total products, active listings, categories, staff count, and
active deals.
• Product Management — Add, edit, and organize products with images, descriptions, pricing, stock levels, SKUs, and category assignments. Upload multiple images per product. Toggle visibility to hide out-of-stock items.
• Category Management — Create hierarchical categories and subcategories. Assign products, set sort order, and control visibility.
• AI Translation — Automatically translate your entire product catalog between English and French using AI. Supports catalogs of 20,000+ products with batch processing.
• Staff Management — Invite team members as Managers or Staff. Control access levels and enable/disable accounts.
• Deals & Promotions — Create time-limited deals with images and descriptions. Schedule start and end dates. Active deals appear prominently in your shop's catalog.
• Delivery Options — Configure delivery methods (in-store collection, business delivery, or sub-contractor delivery). Customers see options at checkout.
• Business Settings — Customize your shop profile: logo, address, phone, opening hours, VAT configuration, and catalog theme colors.
• Quotation Management — View and manage all incoming quote requests from customers with full order details.
• Multi-Shop Support — Manage multiple businesses from a single account.

MADE FOR VANUATU

Built specifically for the Vanuatu market with:
• Prices displayed in Vanuatu Vatu (VT)
• Bilingual support (English & French) for some businesses
• Local business focus