What Is ShopBroker Market?
Heads up: we recently renamed "kiosk" to "shop" across the platform. Same feature, clearer name.
ShopBroker Market is our online marketplace event series. Events currently run in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area and bring together local sellers offering exclusive deals. You can browse seller shops and shop at discounted prices during live events.
Finding ShopBroker Market Events
Active and upcoming events are linked from the ShopBroker homepage and through notifications. Each event has its own page at shopbroker.ca/events/[event-name].
RSVP to Get Notified
Before an event goes live, you can RSVP to make sure you don't miss the start:
Visit the event page
Sign in to your account
Scroll to the RSVP section and click RSVP to Get Notified
You'll be notified when the event goes live. If you change your mind before the event starts, you can remove your RSVP.
Browsing Seller Shops
Once an event is live, the event page shows all participating seller shops organized by region. You can:
Filter by region: Use the region pills at the top to narrow down sellers
Browse shop cards: Each card shows the seller's name, rating, discount badge, and region
Visit a shop: Click any seller's card to visit their full shop page
Each card shows a unique AI-generated image that gives the seller's shop a market-stall feel.
Event Discounts
ShopBroker Market events can offer two types of savings:
Reduced Service Fees
ShopBroker may lower or waive the service fee during an event. When this happens, sellers keep more of the sale price, which often means better pricing for you. The event page shows the current service fee rate.
Seller-Specific Discounts
Individual sellers can offer discounts of up to 50% off their item prices. Look for the discount badge on seller shop cards. It shows the percentage off.
These discounts are applied to the seller's item prices during the event. You'll see the discounted price when you view their listings.
The Event Leaderboard
During live events, the leaderboard tracks seller performance across three categories:
Most Transactions: Which sellers have the most completed sales
Most Shop Visits: Which sellers are getting the most visitor traffic
Top Revenue: Which sellers have the highest total sales
The leaderboard gives you a quick sense of which sellers are popular and active. Prize structures vary by event and are listed on the event page.
Community Stars Status
ShopBroker Market events have historically contributed to Community Stars, but new Community Star earning is scheduled to pause under the May 29, 2026 Terms update.
How to Shop at a ShopBroker Market Event
Visit the event page while the event is live
Browse seller shops by region or scroll through all sellers
Click a seller's card to visit their shop
Browse their listings and find something you want
Complete checkout as you normally would on ShopBroker
The checkout process is the same as any ShopBroker purchase. You'll choose your delivery or pickup option and pay through secure checkout.
After the Event
When an event ends, the event page transitions to a recap view. You can still see:
The final leaderboard results
All participating sellers (and visit their shops)
The winners and posted event results
Past events remain accessible so you can revisit sellers you discovered during the event.
Tips for Event Shopping
RSVP early. You'll get notified the moment the event goes live.
Check discount badges. Sellers with higher discounts may have the best deals.
Explore different regions. Browse sellers from regions you might not normally shop in.
Visit multiple shops. Events are built for discovery, so it is worth checking more than one seller.
Questions?
If you need help finding an event or have questions about your event purchases, our support team is here to help. You can also learn more about Community Stars or ShopBroker Market fees and discounts.