How do I approach a business to become a vendor?

Vending machines in existing business that already "sell" things that YOU might want to sell...are not welcome. Vending machines are for places with NO STAFF. Not exactly IMPULSE buyers either.

LOL! They don't do that. Chain stores prohibit it. Independently owned franchises prohibit it. Independent stores vary somewhat but I'd say a good 80% would say no flat out. The few who do allow displays that they get nothing from would be focused on things like those soda machines, or the gum ball/gift vendor machines where the money goes to charity.

small gas station owners would be your best bet to start. like if they have a sunglass stand already but you have better sunglasses that people will pay 20 for and you can give him 5 bucks everytime he sells a pair. he will be interested. also he might not tell you he's the owner but you can usually tell if it's a family type business. just talk to him when they are slow

Why would a company allow you to set up a display to sell your goods in their store? Who do you expect to conduct the transaction--the store isn't going to manage that for you--are you going to sit there with your own cash register? Why would a company allow you to siphon off their business while they hire employees, pay the rent, pay the utilities, etc.

The only model that supports you selling your stuff in another person's store is a shared craft/antique mall where vendors rent a booth and pay a commission to the store owner who manages the cash register and the building. But what you're suggesting selling wouldn't work well in that environment.

First and foremost, you don’t want in there and ask them if they mind and they respond quickly and you get an answer. Most of the time if you walk into a business an owner is not there. It comes down to sales & Marketing. You need to be able to book meetings with the owners of these businesses once you book meetings you put them through a 7 step sales process. Good luck!

happy valentines day it's true, you will get a lot of rejection. so if you can't take it don't do it, but if when you get the no,s out the way. some small businesses owners. will buy and give you a try. remember you haven't failed until you stop trying.

The only stores that might allow this are smaller independent shops if they are set up to sell things on consignment.
A big chain store like Target or Macy's or Urban Outfitters or whatever does not work that way. In chain stores, the buyers approach brands they want to carry in the store. Rarely do they bring in brands who contact them.

Set it us as a consignment. They keep 50% of whatever is sold. You can walk in and speak with the owners of small shops.

Ain't gonna happen.

YES they'll mind. This is not how retail works. You are talking about becoming a a retailer, not a vendor. As a vendor, you'd try to sell them your products so they could resell them. You might be able to rent a kiosk in a mall or something like that.