Trend Hunter has seen creative approaches to retail all year, and one of the biggest trends popping up is the temporary store concept, or pop-up businesses.
Sure a lot of people are turning to online marketing, but you shouldn't under-estimate the power of enticing passersby with a clever storefront display or unique approach, like a pop-up shop, to catch them off guard and entice curiosity. This cluster examines 26 pop-up businesses featured on Trend Hunter.
26 Pop-Up Businesses
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Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
25
Pop Culture Pop-Up Shops
DC Comics Pop-Up Shops at Bloomingdale's Celebrate Its 75th
24
Mobile Retail Displays
The Clothes Keep on Moving at the Permanent Vacation Pop-Up Store
23
Pop-Up Art Bars
London's DoodleBar Lets You Draw on Everything, From Floor to Ceiling
22
Movie-Inspired Retail Displays
'Where The Wild Things Are' Pop-Up Shop Welcomes You Into the Wild
21
Pop-Up T-Shirt Shops
Baro-Iro Boutique Promos the Shibuya Center-Gai McDonald's
20
Manhattan Pop-Up Shops
Target Bullseye Bodegas
19
Pop-Up Shipping Container Nightclubs
Aqua by Grandstand
18
Pop-Up Roomvertising
Ikea Sets Up Fake Rooms Throughout NYC
17
Pop-Up Pet Restaurants
Alpo Doggie Eatery
16
Alcoholic Architecture
Bompas & Parr Creates Breathable Cocktails in Pop-Up Bar
15
Street but Chic Pop-Up Shops
Beyond the Valley and Zakee Shariff Roxy Heart Pop-Up Shop to Open
14
Social Experience Art
The Pop-Up Cafe Travels Across Amsterdam
13
Fashion Week Art Interventions
Pop-Up Flagships For The Iconoclasts Project by Prada
12
Perma-Pop-Up Shops
'BrandNew Stores' Creates Fixed Spaces for Temporary Retail
11
Birthday Pop-Up Shops
Gap Turns 40 With a Little Designer Help
10
Pantone Fashion
Gap Pop-Up Shops Themed Around Pantone Color 'Mimosa'
9
Pop-up Sportswear Stores
The 'Reebok Flash'
8
Real Life Online Stores
The eBay Pop-Up Store is a Shift in Web-Based Shopping
7
Pop-Up Ad Agencies
Proximity BBDO's “The Farm” Nurtures Young Creatives
6
Pop-Up Nightclubs
Kubik
5
Pirate Pop-Up Shops
A Bathing Ape Launches Swashbuckling NYC Temporary Shop
4
Pop-Up Spas
Green Event Relaxation
3
Pop-Up Service Centers
Renault Uses Illusory Photography to Prove They're Always Open
2
Pop-Up Chapels
First Ever Pop-up Wedding Shop
1
Designer Pop-Up Offices
Wallpaper* Editors Set Up Temp Offices in China
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
Jellycat's 'Fish & Chips' Pop-Up is a Uniquely British Experience
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups
Nordstrom NYC Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Action Movie Pop-Up Cafes
The Deadpool & Wolverine Pop-Up Cafe is Coming to Tokyo
Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Stores
Oak and Luna Has Launched Its First Pop-Up Store in the United States
Emotive Fragrance Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's London Experience Explores the Future of Fragrance
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Parisian Chicken Wing Pop-Ups
Wingstop's House of Flavor Marks the Start of Growth Plans in Paris
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Mini Pizza Pop-Up Venues
Pizza Hut Opens a Tiny Pizza Pop-Up for its Personal Pan Pizza
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Pop-Up Postal Service Events
The Japan Post Service is Hosting the Zukkyun♡Post Office Pop-Up
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Pop-Up Luggage Retail Activations
This Antler Retail Pop-Up is at Selfridges London
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Limited-Edition Outerwear Pop-Ups
Goldwin and Westerlind Collaborate for a New York Pop-Up Store
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Pizzeria-Branded Shake Pop-Ups
Domino’s Shake Stand is Located in the Omotesando Area in Tokyo
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Luxurious Lipstick Pop-Ups
Valentino Beauty will Host a Spike Valentino Pop-Up in NYC
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Garden Shed Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Fragrance Hosts a Charming Event in Bicester Village
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Cowboy-Themed Dairy Pop-Ups
MilkUP will Host a County Fair Pop-Up in Toronto
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Sporty Resort Capsules
Paper x Four Seasons Hampshire Host a Soft Pastel Pop-Up
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Boba-Infused Cafe Drinks
Dutch Bros Poppin’ Boba Drinks Come in Four Varieties
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Timeless Footwear Pop-Up Boutiques
The Sergio Rossi Pop-Up Store Opened in Cannes
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Rooftop Clothing Pop-Ups
Ami Paris Unveils Summer Pop-up at Galeries Lafayette with Terrace
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Pop-Up Taco Restaurants
El Segundo Continually Surprises & Delights with Daily Main Dish Specials
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
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