PITCH '26
We're calling on ambitious founders and emerging businesses to pitch for the chance to retail in Arnotts this Christmas.
Now in its sixth year, Pitch is your opportunity to secure a trading space in Ireland's most iconic department store - Arnotts and online on Arnotts.ie - this Christmas.
That's not all, the overall winner will receive a prize package including retailing in Arnotts, a ten thousand euro business development fund from Arnotts, financial services from Pitch sponsor FRAME Advisory and a Media Campaign fund courtesy of The Business Post and Newstalk.
What is Pitch '26?
Pitch is a business accelerator initiative from Arnotts, created to empower innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs based in Ireland or Northern Ireland, regardless of nationality.
Following the success of Pitch ’25, we’re proud to return for a sixth year. Finalists will receive hands-on mentorship from industry leaders in brand development, retail strategy, and customer engagement. Each will earn a place at the 2026 Arnotts Christmas Market, The overall winner will receive a prize package including retailing in Arnotts, a ten thousand euro business development fund from Arnotts, financial services from Pitch sponsor FRAME Advisory and a Media Campaign fund courtesy of The Business Post and Newstalk.
Designed for more established, market-ready businesses, the initiative is aimed at brands with strong potential that may simply need the right platform, support, and guidance to take the next step in their growth journey.
What you need to know
The Journey
Application
Opens from 8th June – 30th June 2026.
Shortlist
The shortlist of applicants will be contacted by the 10th of July 2026.
Judging
Live pitches take place from mid to end of July.
Finalists
Finalists will be selected to trade in store as part of Arnotts Christmas Market 2026.
Masterclasses
Each of the finalists will receive specialised mentoring and development masterclasses from our team of experts.
Go Live
The finalists will begin trading from November as part of the Arnotts Christmas market 2026.
Ultimate Winner
The ultimate winner will be announced in January 2027, securing €10,000 business development fund. They will continue to trade at Arnotts, instore and online.