Territory protection only means something if the “territory” is well defined. PRIVATE RESERVE™ sets granularity per country, so protection is meaningful without being unreasonably broad. Your market is derived automatically from your verified business address — you never choose it.
Territory granularity by country
- United States — by state (California, Texas, New York, and so on).
- Canada — by province (Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec…).
- United Kingdom — by nation: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
- Australia — by state/territory (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland…).
- European Union — by country (Germany, France, Italy…).
- New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates — at country level.
- Other markets — at country level by default.
Why granularity varies
A single US state can hold more independent boutiques than an entire smaller country, so state-level protection in the US is both meaningful and fair. In smaller or less densely served markets, country-level protection strikes the right balance. The goal is always the same: enough separation that protected retailers don’t collide, without carving markets so finely that protection becomes meaningless.
How your market is resolved
When your account is approved, your country and (where relevant) state or province determine your market automatically. That single derived market governs every style you claim — see how allocation works and how to secure a territory. For the rationale behind the whole system, read PRIVATE RESERVE™: The Future of Wholesale Corset Buying.
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