Press Kit

Everything you need to write about RootStall. Brand assets, key facts, and our story.

About RootStall

RootStall is Hawaii's local marketplace and community hub — a mobile-first platform connecting local vendors, market hosts, event organizers, and buyers across all Hawaiian islands. Vendors get a permanent digital booth with unlimited listings, order management, direct messaging, and analytics — currently free, with no transaction fees. Market hosts and event organizers can post farmers markets, fairs, workshops, fundraisers, and community gatherings to reach the same audience. For buyers and attendees, browsing is free. RootStall was founded in 2026 and is based in Hawaii.

Key Facts

$20
per month for vendors
0%
transaction fees
4
islands served
24/7
booth availability
FREE
for buyers
2026
founded in Hawaii

The Problem We Solve

Hawaii's local vendors — farmers, bakers, crafters, food makers — are limited by the physical farmers market and pop-up model. A single booth costs $100-200 per market day, serves only one location for a few hours, and is dependent on weather and foot traffic. Meanwhile, the people who organize community events, fundraisers, workshops, and gatherings have nowhere centralized to post them.

Meanwhile, customers who want to buy local often can't make it to market hours, live on a different island, or simply don't know which vendors exist or what events are happening. There's no centralized way to discover Hawaii's local producers and community happenings.

RootStall bridges this gap. Vendors get a permanent, always-open digital storefront reaching customers across all islands. Market hosts and event organizers get free posting that reaches the same audience. Buyers and attendees get a single place to discover, browse, and connect with the best local vendors and community events in Hawaii.

Founder's Words

"I built RootStall because I believe Hawaii's vendors deserve more than a 6-hour window to make a living. They pour everything into what they grow and make — they deserve a platform that works as hard as they do, every hour of every day."
— Vernon Akina, Founder of RootStall

What Makes RootStall Different

No transaction fees

Most marketplace platforms take 10-30% of every sale. Selling on RootStall is currently free, with no transaction fees. Vendors keep 100% of their revenue.

Hawaii-only focus

We're not trying to be everything for everyone. We're built specifically for Hawaii's local economy, understanding the unique logistics of island commerce.

Vendor-first design

Every feature is built to make selling easier — from one-tap order management to direct customer messaging. No complicated dashboards or hidden settings.

Community, not competition

RootStall isn't about undercutting physical markets. Many vendors sell at both. We're about extending their reach beyond market day.

Brand Assets

Brand Colors

Earth
#A67F5B
Growth
#6AA336
Root
#3C3930
Linen
#FAF0E6
Sand
#E0C7A8

Typography

Primary typeface: Roboto (weights 400–900). Used across web and app.

Name Usage

RootStall — one word, capital R and capital S. Not "Root Stall" or "Rootstall" (except in legal contexts where "Rootstall LLC" is used).

Tagline

"Hawaii's Local Marketplace & Community Hub."

Media Contact

Vernon Akina

Founder, RootStall

Email: support@rootstall.com

Website: rootstall.com

For press inquiries, interview requests, or partnership opportunities, please reach out via email. We typically respond within 24 hours.