Come wander. Stay awhile.

Mercantile Collective — better known as the Merc — is a locally owned shopping destination in Fort Wayne, Indiana, filled with curated goods for home, gifting and life.

Located at the Village at Coventry, the Merc brings together Home Mercantile, Swanky Beaver, local makers, small businesses and some of our favorite national brands in one warm, welcoming shop.

But we're more than a gift shop.

Come in. We'll offer you a coffee or water. Take your time. Wander through the store. Smell the candles. Feel the bedding. Discover something made locally. Find the perfect gift — or something you absolutely weren't planning to buy for yourself.

That's kind of the point.

Come wander. Stay awhile.

What You'll Find at the Merc

One of our favorite things about the Merc is that there's always something new to discover.

We've carefully built a collection that mixes beautiful, useful, unexpected and occasionally downright funny.

Home Mercantile

Home Mercantile is where beautiful homes and thoughtful gifting meet.

Explore home décor, candles, bedding, bath towels, pillows, seasonal décor, kitchen goods, housewarming gifts, closing gifts, Indiana gifts and everyday things that simply make home feel better.

You'll find favorite brands including:

• Devereux Bedding — incredibly soft sheets, reversible comforters, coverlets and bedding
  
• Geometry — colorful, high-performance bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels
  
• Tyler Candle Company — candles and home fragrance
  
• Tyler Glamorous Wash — luxury laundry fragrance, including the cult-favorite Diva scent
  
• Milkhouse Candle Co. — clean-burning candles with incredible fragrances
  
• Warmies — lovable heatable plush gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  
• Skinny Mixes / Skinny Syrups — fun flavors for coffee, drinks and entertaining
  
• Sugar Grove — jams, salsas, pie fillings, dip mixes and pantry favorites
  
• Indiana and Fort Wayne-inspired gifts
  
• Seasonal home décor and gifts
  

And because we love discovering new things as much as you do, the assortment at the Merc is constantly changing.

The Linen Room

Yes. We gave bedding its own room.

Step into the Linen Room and slow down for a minute.

Touch the sheets. Feel the towels. See how the colors work together. Discover bedding and textiles that can completely change the feeling of a room without completely redecorating it.

The Linen Room features Devereux Bedding, Geometry bath towels, pillow covers, throws, rugs, Tyler Candles and Tyler Glamorous Wash, along with other comforts for home.

If you've been searching for quality bedding or luxury bath towels in Fort Wayne, we'd love for you to come feel the difference for yourself.

Swanky Beaver

And then there's the Beaver.

Swanky Beaver is our answer to the eternal question:

"What the heck do I buy him?"

You'll find unique gifts for men, barware, golf gifts, soaps, accessories, funny gifts and things that may make you laugh harder than is appropriate in a retail establishment.

Some are classy.

Some are useful.

Some are…Swanky Beaver.

If you're shopping for a husband, boyfriend, dad, brother, coworker or the guy who already owns everything, start here.

Gifts That Don't Feel Like You Grabbed Them on the Way Over

We take gifting pretty seriously.

Well…the thoughtfulness part. Not necessarily ourselves.

Whether you're looking for a birthday gift, hostess gift, wedding gift, housewarming gift, teacher gift, Christmas gift, closing gift or just-because gift, we'll help you put something together that actually feels personal.

Need something quickly?

Tell us who you're shopping for and your budget. We'll help from there.

Fort Wayne Closing & Housewarming Gifts

Home Mercantile actually began with a simple idea: real estate closing gifts shouldn't feel generic.

We continue to offer thoughtfully curated closing and housewarming gifts for Fort Wayne real estate agents, lenders, builders and homeowners.

Choose something ready to go or let us help create a gift specifically for your client.

We offer a 25% Realtor discount on qualifying Home Mercantile purchases, making the Merc an easy local resource for memorable closing gifts.

And yes — if you're running between a closing, an inspection and three phone calls, we understand.

Grab-and-go is absolutely allowed.

Make a Candle at the Milkhouse Candle Bar

Shopping can be an experience, too.

Our Milkhouse Candle Bar gives you the opportunity to slow down, explore fragrances and create something uniquely yours.

It's perfect for a day out with friends, a mother-daughter outing, date day, birthday activity or simply an excuse to do something fun.

And when you're finished?

Keep wandering.

Shop Local in Fort Wayne

The Merc was born from our own experience as small business owners, which is why supporting other small businesses matters so much to us.

Throughout the store you'll discover products from local makers, independent businesses and small brands alongside carefully chosen national lines.

We're intentionally curated.

That means we're not trying to fill every square inch with merchandise or have twelve vendors selling the same thing.

We'd rather help you discover something special.

Why Fort Wayne Shops the Merc

Maybe you're searching Google for a gift shop in Fort Wayne.

Maybe you're looking for home décor, bedding, Tyler Glamorous Wash, Warmies, candles, men's gifts, closing gifts or unique gifts in Fort Wayne.

Or maybe someone told you:

"You need to go to the Merc."

We hope you'll discover that the best part isn't any one product.

It's the experience.

It's walking through the door and being greeted.

It's being offered a coffee or water.

It's discovering something you didn't expect.

It's finding the perfect gift.

It's coming back a few weeks later and realizing the store has already changed.

It's recognizing the person behind a local product.

It's lingering a little longer than you intended.

That's the Merc.

Visit Mercantile Collective in Fort Wayne

Mercantile Collective — the Merc

5655 Coventry Lane

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Village at Coventry

Hours

Monday–Saturday

10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Come looking for something.

Or don't.

Sometimes wandering is better.

Come wander. Stay awhile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercantile Collective?

Mercantile Collective, affectionately known as the Merc, is a locally owned Fort Wayne shopping destination featuring home décor, unique gifts, bedding, bath products, candles, men's gifts, local makers, seasonal merchandise and specialty brands.

Where is the Merc located in Fort Wayne?

Mercantile Collective is located at 5655 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804, in the Village at Coventry.

What are Mercantile Collective's hours?

The Merc is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does the Merc carry Tyler Glamorous Wash?

Yes. Home Mercantile at the Merc carries Tyler Candle Company products and Tyler Glamorous Wash, including popular laundry fragrances.

Where can I buy Devereux Bedding in Fort Wayne?

You can shop Devereux Bedding at Mercantile Collective in Fort Wayne. Visit our Linen Room to see and feel sheets, comforters, coverlets and other bedding in person.

Where can I buy Geometry towels in Fort Wayne?

The Merc carries Geometry bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels in our Home Mercantile and Linen Room collections.

Does the Merc sell Warmies in Fort Wayne?

Yes. Warmies heatable plush gifts are available at Mercantile Collective. Styles and availability change as new shipments arrive.

Does the Merc have gifts for men?

Yes. Swanky Beaver, located inside the Merc, specializes in distinctive men's gifts, including golf gifts, barware, soaps, accessories and humorous gifts.

Does the Merc offer gifts for real estate closings?

Yes. Home Mercantile specializes in closing and housewarming gifts for real estate agents, lenders, builders and homeowners. We also offer a 25% Realtor discount on qualifying Home Mercantile purchases.

Does Mercantile Collective sell products from local makers?

Yes. Supporting small businesses is an important part of the Merc. Our assortment includes products from Fort Wayne and regional makers, artisans and independent businesses, alongside carefully selected national brands.