June 2017 brand activations reveal escapist features in retail spaces, as well as brands seeking to create temporary spaces that avoid hurting the environment.
Volvo has provided an excellent example of the escapist trend, with its 'Escape the City in Your City' pop-up experience, which offered consumers "the chance to enjoy a free 30-minute session of their choosing" in London. This included everything from massages to a guided run. Another example of the escapist trend is the Benetton Pop Up Cube project, which features immersive portable retail pods that contain interactive ads and "emotion rooms."
The "Package Free" shops functions as an example of pop-up spaces seeking to promote environmental consciousness. The space offers a variety of personal care and home items, some of which are made from repurposed materials, and produces very little waste.
Top 35 Brand Activations in June
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Portable Relaxation Pods
The Pause Pod Provides a Private Space for Unwinding Anywhere
35
Secret Celebratory Burgers
A foodora Burger's Priest Pop-Up Hit Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
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Sportswear Collab Retail Trucks
adidas X Alexander Wang Sold Out of Pop-Up Trucks
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Zero Waste Pop-Up Shops
NYC's Package Free Shop Offers Products That Minimize Waste
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Inflatable Cartoon Bars
The Inflatable Moe's Tavern Accommodates Up to 60 Guests
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Futuristic Foodie Pop-Ups
Jet.com's Fresh Story Pop-Up Sold Futuristic Food & Cooking Accessories
30
Shipping Container Taco Shops
Taco Bell Has Opened Its First Permanent Shipping Container Outpost
29
Transformed Trailer Sneaker Stores
Brooks Running Created a Mobile Space to Promote Its Offerings
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Urban Escapism Pop-Ups
Volvo's 'Escape the City in Your City' Offers Space to Find Serenity
27
Pop-Up Napping Stations
The Nap Station Was an Interactive Marketing Tactic by the Brand eve
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Emotion-Powered Pop-Up Shops
This eBay Pop-Up Used Facial Expressions to Help Shoppers Find Gifts
25
Singular Skincare Shops
MISSHA's 'Sheet Mask Cafe' Offers Affordable Korean Sheet Masks Online
24
Ice Cream Photography Pop-Ups
Haagen-Dazs' 'My Extraordinary Life' Calls for Dessert Photo-Takers
23
Camp-Ready Truck Concepts
Project Basecamp from Nissan is Designed for Adventures in Overlanding
22
Canned Bean Cafes
Heinz Beans' Pop-Up Cafes Offer Meals in Exchange for Social Media Shares
21
Mobile Glamping Cabins
The Eight 'Epic Retreats' Cabins are Inspired by Welsh Lore
20
48-Hour Online Fashion Pop-Ups
This Massive Acne Studios Sale is Exclusive to Canadian Consumers
19
Cereal-Themed Streetwear Boutiques
The Kith x Cap'n Crunch Pop-Up Marries Food and Fashion
18
Sensory Retail Pods
The Benetton Pop-Up Cubes Embrace an Immersive Marketing Approach
17
Couture Dry Cleaner Activations
The Vetements 'Dry Cleaning' Popup Displays Dirty Clothing as Art
16
Canine Streetwear Retailers
Pawkier's Clothing for Pets Draws Inspiration from Popular Brands
15
Single-Garment Laundry Machines
The 'Pop-Up Laundry' Solution Can Clean Clothing Right After Wear
14
One-Day Athletic Festivals
Lululemon's 'Sweatlife the Festival' Offers Workouts, Meditation & More
13
Pop-Up Beach Towels
Schlack's Multipurpose Beach Blanket Design Makes it Easier to Chill Anywhere
12
In-Airport Capsule Hotels
BenBo Offers Comfortable, Private Spaces for Sleeping in an Airport
11
Rodent Pop-Up Cafes
Consumers Can Drink Coffee with Rodents at the Black Rat Cafe
10
Cult Chocolate Bar Boutiques
Melbourne's Kit Kat Chocolatery is a Permanent Dessert Activation
9
Pop-Up Bus Routes
The Citymapper Smartbus Will Run Routes Through Central London
8
Cocktail-Inspired Ice Cream Parlors
Gin Mare is Launching a Pop-Up G&T-Themed Ice Cream Event
7
Healthy Latte Pop-Ups
Active Fashion Retailer Bandier is Hosting an In-Store Califia Farms Cafe
6
Friendship-Forming Bench Stunts
Nescafe's 'Hello Bench' Helps Strangers Break the Ice
5
Branded Footwear Collaborations
Patta Worked With Popular Shoe Brands for a New Collection
4
VR Whiskey Tastings
'Glenfiddich Virtual Infinity' Transports Tasters to a Scottish Warehouse
3
Long-Lasting Affordable Lipsticks
Rimmel London's New Stay Matte Lipsticks Wont Budge for 12 Hours
2
Scent-Based Travel Agencies
Thalys' 'Scents of the City' Uses Aroma to Inspire World Exploration
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Pop-Up Burrito Bars
Hector Santiago’s Burro Pollo Will Returns as a Cinco De Mayo Pop-Up
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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Artful Japanese Brand Pop-Ups
BEAMS Japan Brings Curated Selection to New U.s. Audience
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
Weleda's Skin Food Glow Studio Spotlights Customizable Skincare
Experiential Haircare Pop-Ups
The Miraculous Pod by Aveda Spotlights a High-Shine Hair Concentrate
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
K-Beauty Paris Pop-Ups
MEDIPEEL Hosted a Paris Printemps Pop-Up
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Monogram Heritage Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Celebrates 130 Years of its Monogram with an NYC Pop-Up
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Paris Fashion Week Cafés
Zara and Style Not Com Opened Its Pop-Up Café at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Science-Led Skincare Pop-Ups
Medik8 and Space NK are Hosting an Ex-PDRN Prismatic+ Lab Experience
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Next-Generation Hair Treatment Pop-Ups
Pop Up Mob & Olaplex Design a Multi-Day Experiential Pop-Up
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Sensorial Fragrance Retailer Experiences
The Perfume Shop Scent Sanctuary Leads 30-Minute Sessions
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Prescriptive Haircare Pop-Ups
The REHAB. Prescription Bar is Taking Over The Beauty Spot
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Indulgent Beauty Pop-Ups
Ole Henriksen is Celebrating Its Pout Preserve Lip Treatment at Vnilla
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Immersive Wellness Capsules
The Iris Pod Offers a 10-Min Retreat Designed to Restore Focus
Festive Skincare Pop-Ups
Byoma's Wonderlab Celebrates Skin Health and Barrier Innovation
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Desert Noodle Pop-Ups
An Immersive Maruchan Pop-Up is Coming to Cabazon for Festival Season
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Immersive Room-Sized Exhibit Environments
Spazio Viruly Presents 'UNBOXING: a Room as Instrument'
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mindful Performance Pop-Ups
lululemon Studio Yet. Brings Intention to Strength and Movement
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
American Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running Opened Its London Marathon Pop-Up and Capsule Drop
Virtual Furniture Pop-Ups
Ikea in Roblox’s Welcome to Bloxburg Offers Furniture in a Digital Store
Month-Long Luxury Jewellery Pop-Ups
Anne Sportun Fine Jewellery Opens a Month-Long Pop-Up in June
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Autonomous Plant-Based Pop-Ups
Okay's Easy Switch Pop-Up Makes Plant-Based Options Accessible
Consistent Skincare Pop-Ups
Naturium's Consistency Club on Tour Shares the Power of Routine
Multisensory Jazz Pop-Ups
Diptyque's Orphéon Inspired a Nostalgic, Musical Activation
Cinematic Holiday Escapes
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi Introduced the 'Palmera Pool Pop-Up'
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Viral Collectible Toy Pop-Ups
POP LAND Unveiled a Whimsical Pop-Up in Singapore
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Retail Wellbeing Spaces
Frama Opens Its First International Tokyo Store Focused on Design & Care
Customer Co-Creation Pop-Ups
Halara's You Speak, We Listened Pop-Up Welcomes Detailed Feedback
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
Babylist is Opening Another Experiential Showroom in NYC
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Man’s Best Friend Pop-Up Offers Limited Merch & Immersive Album Experience
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Island Concept Pop-Ups
The 10am Apotheke Pop-Up Reimagines Island Retail and Hospitality
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Adaptive Reuse Luxury Hotels
1 Hotel Copenhagen Transforms a 1930s Landmark into a Hygge Retreat
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
30atoms Designed an Airport Retail Space Around Molecular Aesthetics