Businesses are opting to sell merchandise to consumers using pop-up shops. The shift to using mobile stores is large in part to reaching a larger audience while also creating a sense of urgency. If consumers know a certain store will only be available in their area for a limited time, they're more inclined to check it out.
Unusual pop-up shops are even more interesting, as they're ones that definitely won't come around again. These shops, if anything, will spark people's curiosity to take a peek. For example, if you have a tween living in your home, chances are they begged you to take them to them One Direction pop-up shop that sold their must-have merchandise.
Further, if you're a fan of unique and custom-made shirts, the YrStore gave people the power to digitally create a shirt and have it printed right there for them.
To create a fun shopping experience for children, the Stella McCartney Kids pop-up shops sold their clothes on adorable cardboard creatures.
17 Unusual Pop-Up Shops
From Giant Luggage Pop-Up Shops to Boy Band Pop-Up Shops:
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — Oct 24, 2013 — Marketing
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Giant Luggage Pop-Up Shops
The Brothers Suitcase Store Travels Around Sweden
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Cardboard Box Pop-Up Shops
Naver App Square is a Cool Temporary Store by Urbantainer
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Traveling Fashion Boutiques
The StyleLiner is a Pop-Up Shop on Wheels
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Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
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Posh Kitchenware Pop-Up Stores
The Umami Mart Pop-Up Shop Opens Up in Oakland with Sophistication
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Pop-Up Shopping Pods
The Nike+ Fuelstations
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Exquisite Couture Temp Stores
Louis Vuitton Pop-Up Shop Opens for Cannes Film Festival
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Outdated Furniture Pop-Up Shops
The i29 'As Good As New' Faux-Store at SPRMRKT in Amsterdam
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Temporary Warehouse Boutiques
The Dr. Marten Pop Up Store is Industrial and Time-Limited
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Stylish Auto-Branded Pop-Ups
MINI Lifestyle Store Showcases Fashion & Accessory Products
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Boardwalk-Inspired Shops
Dri Dri Pop-Up Creates a Unique Beach Experience
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Temporary Underground Retail
Cool Cats Pop Up Shop Collaboration with Nike and LIVESTRONG
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Literary Pop-Up Shops
The Dior Homme NYC Store Features a Text Display
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Mobile Boutiques
The Parra and Stones Throw Pop Up Truck Brings the Shopping to You
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Boy Band Pop-Up Shops
One Direction Opens a Toronto 1D World Location
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Pop-Up Custom Shirt Shops
The YrStore Custom T-Shirt Shop Lets You Design Your Shirt Live
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Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
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Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Stunning Artist-Led Fashion Collections
catchoo Launched an Artistic Fashion Capsule with a Pop-up
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups
The Art of Gifting from Moët & Chandon is Open at Holt Renfrew
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Multi-Sensory Footwear Pop-Ups
The UGG Feel House is a Comfort-Focused Community Space
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Retail Exhibition Experiences
TAG Heuer Unveils a Set of Exhibition Windows and Pop-Up at Harrods
Poolside-Inspired Swimwear Pop-Ups
Willo Perron Creates the SKIMS Pop-Up Space in London
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Blind Box Toy Shops
The Newest MINISO Store in the UK is Full of Mysteries and Surprises
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Heritage-Inspired Shopping Bags
The Porter Yoshida & Co The Grocery Bag is Made in Japan
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
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
Limited-Edition Outerwear Pop-Ups
Goldwin and Westerlind Collaborate for a New York Pop-Up Store
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Iconic Designer Exhibitions
Louis Vuitton Opened the '200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition'
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
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
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
H&M is Launching an Experience Within H&M Loooptopia on Roblox
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Physical Luxe Perfumerie Pop-Ups
CELINE Opens a New Haute Parfumerie Pop-Up in London's Harrods
Licorice Pop-Up Shops
Lakrids by Bülow is on a Mission to Make People Love a Divisive Treat
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
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
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Prom Fashion Pop-Ups
House of Prom is a Limited-Time Pop-Up for Prom Goers
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
Pop-Up Fashion Websites
Asos' Sample Sale Website Prices Everything at £5
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Sneaker Swap Shops
eBay's London Pop-Up Invites People to Exchange Sneakers for Free
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Exclusive Hat Stores
Lids Hat Drop Offers First Access to Limited-Edition Drops
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
NYC-Based Apparel Stores
Aviator Nation Launches its First Pop-Up Shop in New York City
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups
POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) Boasts a New Pop-Up Experience
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Deadstock Concept Stores
size? Launches its Debut Concept Store at Liverpool ONE Shopping Center
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Pet-and-Owner Salons
Short, Bark and Sides Pampers Pets and Their Owners at the Same Time
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
Halleroid Designs the New L/Uniform Boutique in Paris
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Crackled Leather Sneaker Pop-Ups
Nick Sisombath Launches a New York City Pop-Up Location
Limited Rabbit-Themed Pop-Ups
Miffy Arrives in Chinatown London with a Debut Pop-Up Experience
Empowering Skin Pop-Ups
La Roche-Posay's Positivity Lab Celebrates Acne Positivity
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Limited Store-Opening Apparel
Union Joins Wasted Youth on a New Celebratory Collection