import React from "react"; import Link from "next/link"; import { MaterialIcon } from "@/components/ui/MaterialIcon"; import { PremiumPageShell } from "@/components/layout/PremiumPageShell"; import { HeroVisualCollage } from "@/components/layout/HeroVisualCollage"; import { FeatureStatsRow } from "@/components/ui/FeatureStatsRow"; import { FAQAccordion } from "@/components/ui/FAQAccordion"; import { AnimatedSection } from "@/components/motion/AnimatedSection"; import { AnimatedGrid, AnimatedCard } from "@/components/motion/AnimatedGrid"; import { CTABanner } from "@/components/ui/CTABanner"; import type { Metadata } from "next"; export const metadata: Metadata = { title: "Merchant Partners", description: "Bring your neighbourhood store online with Nearle. Get discovered by nearby customers, manage orders, run local offers, and build repeat sales — all from one simple platform.", openGraph: { title: "Merchant Partners | Nearle", description: "Join thousands of neighbourhood merchants growing with Nearle. Digital catalogue, QR ordering, local discovery, and order management — all in one place.", url: "https://nearle.in/merchants", }, }; const HERO_STATS = [ { title: "Digital Catalogue", icon: "menu_book", desc: "Showcase your products" }, { title: "QR Ordering", icon: "qr_code", desc: "Scan & order from your store" }, { title: "Local Discovery", icon: "location_on", desc: "Get found by nearby customers" }, { title: "Order Management", icon: "assignment", desc: "Track every order live" }, ]; const BENEFITS = [ { icon: "menu_book", title: "Digital Catalogue", desc: "Upload your entire product range with photos, pricing, and availability. Keep it updated in minutes — no technical skills needed.", tone: "bg-[#6330D6]/8 text-[#6330D6]", }, { icon: "qr_code", title: "QR Ordering", desc: "Place a Nearle QR stand on your counter. Customers scan, browse your menu, and place orders right from their phone.", tone: "bg-secondary/8 text-secondary", }, { icon: "location_on", title: "Hyperlocal Discovery", desc: "Appear in local searches for products you sell. Nearby customers find you first — before they find a big delivery app.", tone: "bg-[#6330D6]/8 text-[#6330D6]", }, { icon: "receipt_long", title: "Order Management", desc: "Accept, track, and fulfil orders from a single dashboard. Get notified instantly when a new order comes in.", tone: "bg-secondary/8 text-secondary", }, { icon: "campaign", title: "Promotions & Offers", desc: "Run flash sales, festive offers, and loyalty deals that reach customers in your neighbourhood automatically.", tone: "bg-rose-500/8 text-rose-600", }, { icon: "repeat", title: "Repeat Customers", desc: "Customers who order once keep coming back. Build a loyal neighbourhood following that chooses you over big platforms.", tone: "bg-[#6330D6]/8 text-[#6330D6]", }, { icon: "bar_chart", title: "Sales Dashboard", desc: "See what's selling, when your peak hours are, and which offers work. Make smarter decisions for your store.", tone: "bg-secondary/8 text-secondary", }, { icon: "people_nearby", title: "Nearby Customer Reach", desc: "Connect with families and residents living within 2km of your store — your most valuable, loyal customer base.", tone: "bg-[#6330D6]/8 text-[#6330D6]", }, ]; const HOW_STEPS = [ { num: "01", icon: "app_registration", title: "Register Your Store", desc: "Sign up with your phone number, business name, and store address. Our team verifies and activates your profile within 24 hours.", color: "bg-[#6330D6]/7 text-[#6330D6]", }, { num: "02", icon: "add_photo_alternate", title: "Upload Your Catalogue", desc: "Add your products with photos, prices, and stock levels. Our onboarding team helps you get set up fast — even if you're starting from scratch.", color: "bg-secondary/7 text-secondary", }, { num: "03", icon: "notifications_active", title: "Receive Orders", desc: "When a nearby customer places an order, you get notified instantly. Accept, prepare, and hand off — it's that simple.", color: "bg-[#6330D6]/7 text-[#6330D6]", }, { num: "04", icon: "trending_up", title: "Grow Locally", desc: "Run offers, build a loyal customer base, and watch your neighbourhood sales grow month on month. Your store. Your terms.", color: "bg-secondary/7 text-secondary", }, ]; const WHY_REASONS = [ { icon: "verified_user", title: "Trusted by the Community", desc: "Nearle is built for neighbourhood trust — we verify stores and protect customers so your reputation matters." }, { icon: "savings", title: "Lower Commission Than Big Platforms", desc: "Keep more of what you earn. Nearle charges fair, transparent rates — no hidden fees, no nasty surprises." }, { icon: "support_agent", title: "Dedicated Onboarding Support", desc: "Your own Nearle partner manager helps you get online, upload your catalogue, and answer every question." }, { icon: "local_fire_department", title: "Built for Indian Kirana Culture", desc: "From vegetable vendors to cloth merchants — Nearle is designed around how Indian neighbourhood stores actually work." }, { icon: "schedule", title: "You Control Your Hours", desc: "Set your opening hours, manage stock, and pause orders whenever you need. No pressure. No locked-in contracts." }, { icon: "groups", title: "Local Customer Community", desc: "Join a platform where customers genuinely care about supporting neighbourhood stores over large national brands." }, ]; const FAQ_ITEMS = [ { question: "Is Nearle free to join as a merchant?", answer: "Getting started on Nearle is free. We charge a small, fair commission only when you successfully complete an order. There are no monthly fees, no listing fees, and no setup charges.", }, { question: "How long does it take to go live on Nearle?", answer: "Most merchants go live within 24 to 48 hours of registration. Our onboarding team reaches out to verify your store, help you upload your catalogue, and activate your listing.", }, { question: "Do I need a smartphone or computer?", answer: "You just need a smartphone. The Nearle Merchant app works on Android and iOS. You can manage orders, update your catalogue, and track earnings from your phone.", }, { question: "What kind of stores can join Nearle?", answer: "Nearle welcomes all neighbourhood stores — grocery and kirana shops, bakeries, medical stores, fruit vendors, cloth merchants, stationery shops, pet stores, electronics retailers, and more. If you serve your local community, you belong on Nearle.", }, { question: "How do customers pay for their orders?", answer: "Customers can pay online through UPI, debit/credit cards, or wallets — or choose cash on delivery. You receive payouts to your bank account on a weekly settlement cycle.", }, { question: "Can I run offers and discounts for my customers?", answer: "Absolutely. You can set up item-level discounts, minimum order offers, festive deals, and loyalty rewards through your merchant dashboard. Nearle also runs platform-wide promotions where you can opt in.", }, { question: "What if I don't have a digital catalogue ready?", answer: "Our onboarding team will help you build your catalogue from scratch. Just give us a price list or let us visit your store, and we'll get your products uploaded.", }, { question: "Does Nearle provide delivery partners?", answer: "Yes. Nearle has a growing network of local delivery partners who can fulfil orders for your store. You can also use your own delivery staff for short-distance orders if you prefer.", }, { question: "How are disputes or refunds handled?", answer: "Our customer support team handles all customer disputes. For genuine quality or delivery issues, we work with both you and the customer to find a fair resolution. We protect merchants from fraudulent claims.", }, { question: "Is my business data secure with Nearle?", answer: "Yes. Your store data, customer information, and earnings are protected with industry-standard security practices. We never share your business data with third parties.", }, ]; export default function MerchantsPage() { const collageCards = [ { text: "Digital Catalogue", icon: "menu_book" }, { text: "Local Orders", icon: "receipt_long" }, { text: "Nearby Customers", icon: "people_nearby" }, ]; return ( {/* ─── Hero Section ─── */}
Merchant Partners

Bring Your Store Online
with Nearle.

Your neighbourhood customers are already looking for you online. Get discovered, take orders, and grow your business — without leaving your store.

Become a Merchant Partner See How It Works
{/* ─── Merchant Benefits Grid ─── */}
What You Get

Everything Your Store Needs to Grow

Nearle gives your neighbourhood store the same tools that big online retailers have — without the complexity.

{BENEFITS.map((benefit) => (

{benefit.title}

{benefit.desc}

))}
{/* ─── How It Works ─── */}
Simple Steps

Up and Running in 24 Hours

From registration to your first order, we've made the process as simple as possible.

{HOW_STEPS.map((step) => ( {step.num}

{step.title}

{step.desc}

))}
{/* ─── Why Merchants Choose Nearle ─── */}
Why Nearle

Your Neighbourhood's
Best Business Partner

Nearle isn't built like a big delivery platform that squeezes margins. We're built for neighbourhood stores like yours — where community and trust come first.

{/* Stats row */}
{[ { stat: "2km", label: "Hyperlocal Coverage" }, { stat: "24h", label: "Time to Go Live" }, { stat: "Fair", label: "Commission Model" }, ].map((s) => (
{s.stat}
{s.label}
))}
{WHY_REASONS.map((reason) => (

{reason.title}

{reason.desc}

))}
{/* ─── Success Story ─── */}
Merchant Story

Real Results from Real Stores

Success Story
“In three months, my daily orders doubled. Customers who used to call now just scan the QR and order. Even my evening rush feels calmer.”
Ramesh Kumar
R.K. Provision Store, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore
{[ { value: "2.1×", label: "Daily Orders Growth", icon: "trending_up", color: "text-[#006D37]" }, { value: "340+", label: "Repeat Customers Built", icon: "people", color: "text-[#6330D6]" }, { value: "3 hrs", label: "Saved per Day on Calls", icon: "schedule", color: "text-[#006D37]" }, { value: "4.9 ★", label: "Average Store Rating", icon: "star", color: "text-amber-500" }, ].map((m) => (
{m.value}
{m.label}
))}
{/* ─── FAQ ─── */}
FAQs

Questions Merchants Ask

Everything you need to know before joining Nearle. Still have questions? Our team is a call away.

Talk to our team
{/* ─── CTA Banner ─── */}
); }