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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Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups
Anthropic Took Over a NYC Newsstand to Welcome Slowing Down & Thinking
Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
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
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Adorable Pop-Up Stores
Miniso Opened Its First Pop-Up Store in Kraków, Poland,
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Plant-Based Yogurt Pop-Up Shops
Alpro The House of Cinnamon Roll Launched in Shoreditch
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
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
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
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
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Immersive Denim-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
Pacsun Debuts Its Denim Starts Here Campaign
All-Day Korean Bakeries
Paris Baguette Features 24-Hour Bakery Stores in Korea
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Menopause Wellness Pop-Up Concepts
Stripes Beauty Ran the Meno Café in the Beginning of October
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Paris Fashion Week Cafés
Zara and Style Not Com Opened Its Pop-Up Café at Paris Fashion Week
Infused Water Pop-Ups
The Water Counter at the Maison Diptyque Paris Refreshes the Senses
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Music Competition Cafes
Hard Rock and Coca-Cola launch a global artist competition
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Doll-Themed Café Pop-Ups
The Malibu Barbie Café is Coming to Canada for the First Time This Summer
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Tennis-Inspired Summer Pop-Up Stores
Lacoste Launches a Summer Pop-Up Store in Ibiza
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Prestige Beauty Storefronts
Ulta Unveiled Its Times Square Experiential Store
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Community-Forward Coffee Spaces
The Coffee Room by Nespresso is a Limited Time Toronto Pop-Up
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Foldable-Themed Pop-Up Pubs
The Latest Galaxy Z Fold Designs Inspired The Fold Inn by Samsung
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
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Prescriptive Haircare Pop-Ups
The REHAB. Prescription Bar is Taking Over The Beauty Spot
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Resort-Themed Retail Pop-Ups
FLANNELS The House of Summer Experience is Arriving in London
Desert Noodle Pop-Ups
An Immersive Maruchan Pop-Up is Coming to Cabazon for Festival Season
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Holiday QSR Pop-Ups
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
American Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running Opened Its London Marathon Pop-Up and Capsule Drop
Language Learning Convenience Pop-Ups
Duolingo is Opening the Doors to Duomart in Japan
Month-Long Luxury Jewellery Pop-Ups
Anne Sportun Fine Jewellery Opens a Month-Long Pop-Up in June
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Open-Air Library Pop-Ups
Amazon's Kindle Storyteller Pop-Up Celebrates Self-Published Titles
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
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
Beauty Cafe Pop-Ups
The Morphe Coffee Shop Highlights the Custom Blends Brush Collection
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Mobile Coffee Trailer Concepts
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Debuts the Mini Cruiser Franchise
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Luxury Pop-Up Streetwear
BAPE Stages a Wynn Palace Macau Pop-Up for Exclusive Release
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
Furniture Retailer Pop-Up Shops
This IKEA Pop-Up Store Will Be at The Boulevard in Banbridge
Branded Marathon Pop-Up Experiences
Bandit Boasts a Los Angeles Marathon 2026 Pop-Up Experience
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Click-And-Collect Pubs
Young’s Pubs Lets Customers Pre-Order Drinks for Bar Pickup
Festive Ramen Pop-Ups
The Holiday Maruchan Ramen Cottage Party Shares Ramen Servings
Airport Grocery Pop-Ups
Tesco's Back From Holiday Shop Meets Travelers at the Baggage Carousel
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Prize-Winning Arcade Pop-Ups
GACHA & CATCH Features Interactive Capsule Toy & Claw Machines
Community-Centered Bakery Cafés
Paris Baguette expands through neighborhood café experiences
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Franchise Destination Retail
Gundam Base Expands Immersive Hobby Stores Across the US
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Neighborhood-Specific Pop-Up Events
Cabbagetown BIA Spotlights Around the World in Cabbagetown
Hybrid Experiential Retail Series
VIBE TWLV Launches the SUPERNORMAL Series
Secondhand Occasionwear Pop-Ups
The Guest List Pop Up by ThredUp Features Dresses Starting at $20
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Convenience Retailer Microdramas
Pop to Co-Op Celebrates Last-Minute Plans and Spontaneity
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Dual-Format Dining
The Granola Bar Opens Dine-In and Takeaway Concepts in New Yotk
Collaborative Jewelry Pop-Ups
The CAREERING Pop-Up Store Opens at V.A. in Tokyo
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
On-Site Engagement Apps
Boost Conversions And Engagement With Custom Popups Using PopUpEasy