Starting a Low Waste Refillery

Are you in the process of opening a refillery in your town and need some guidance?

Or maybe you're all set up and need help determining how to grow your refillery in a way that makes sense for your shop and your mental clarity.

I can help you with that process

Who am I?

My name is Kendra Dean and I’m the owner and founder of Ren Market, a shop I built from the ground up over 5 years ago.

I’ve spent the last few years figuring out what actually works in this space… and what sounds good in theory but completely falls apart in practice.

If you’re in the early stages of opening a shop, or trying to make an existing one more sustainable (financially and operationally), I can help you avoid some common mistakes and unnecessary headaches.

Here's what I can actually help with

  • Shop Related

    • Store layout and flow
    • Curating your shop identity
    • Common bulk product pitfalls
    • Product selection and pricing
    • Supplier navigation and sourcing

  • Technical Assistance

    • Inventory management
    • POS challenges specific to refill models
    • Generating sustainability data
    • Grant application help

  • Overall Functions

    • Avoiding common (expensive) mistakes
    • Thinking about long-term business sustainability.
    • Hiring and managing employees
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If this sounds like something you could benefit from, I offer

1:1 Consulting Sessions

  • 60-90 minutes by phone or Teams
  • Tailored to you: we'll focus on your specific questions and challenges
  • I'll provide a follow-up summary with key takeaways and next steps
  • We can follow with extra sessions if you feel like you're in need of more assistance


Running a zero-waste store is incredibly rewarding, but it’s not easy. Margins are tight, systems aren’t built for this model, and a lot of what you’ll see online is overly simplified.

My goal isn’t to sell you on the idea. It’s to help you build something that actually works.

Email Me: kendra@renmarketmn.com