MarketPlace.vu

IEC Vanuatu

About this app

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