# Modular Retail Fold-away stores allow retailers an easy way to move locations. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Mar 24, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/modular-retail ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Modular Retail trend? **Modular Retail:** Over the past couple of years, pop-up stores have been allowing retailers to quickly test their products with convenience and efficiency in many different areas. Now, store designers are recognizing the importance of modular design when it comes to temporary -- and in some cases, permanent -- retail. Creating a modular physical store allows for it to be deconstructed and reconstructed quickly, which saves time when it comes to moving locations, and it also allows retailers to reuse materials, thereby saving costs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 15 to Dec 26, 2011 - Published: Mar 24, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Modular Retail trend ### Modular Design The trend of modular physical stores allows retailers to reuse materials and reconstruct them quickly, thereby saving time and costs when moving locations. ### Pop-Up Establishments The growing trend of pop-up establishments like cafes and shops are designed to create an eye-catching modular design that can be easily deconstructed, transported, set up and attract customer attention. ### Parametric Design The functional trend of parametric design allows space to turn into a game where users' sight shifts from an object to another discovering the design inside. ## What the Modular Retail trend means for industry ### For Retail Design The Retail Design industry can reference the trend of modular physical stores to create temporary or permanent stores that meet the retailers' changing needs, save costs, and attract new customer bases. ### For Event Planning The Event Planning industry can reference the trend of pop-up establishments to create an attention-grabbing modular design at festivals, concerts, and other events that attract customer attention, be easily transported and set up. ### For Architectural Design The Architectural Design industry can reference the trend of parametric design to create reconfigurable and adaptable designs that offer an eye-catching geometrical look inside and can be adapted to different dimension requirements. ## Trend signals for Modular Retail Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 68%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 68% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Modular Retail trend 5 featured examples from Jul 15 to Dec 26, 2011. - [Modular Cubed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illy-temporary-shop): Illy Temporary Shop by Caterina Tiazzoldi Can Be Adapted to Different Areas (Category: Business) Implication: The retail industry can benefit from modular and reconfigurable designs to create engaging and flexible store layouts. - [Luxury Paper Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-shigeru-ban-pavilion): Hermes + Shigeru Ban Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Design (Category: Eco) Implication: The architecture industry can embrace modular pop-up structures and incorporate eco-friendly design principles to create innovative and sustainable buildings. - [Elegant Victorian Dessert Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bea-s-of-bloomsbury-cupcake): Carbon Designs Bea's of Bloomsbury Cupcake Kiosk (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The hospitality and food service industry can leverage chic Victorian design and enclosed retail-like environments to create captivating dining experiences that stand out from the… - [Vibrant Pop-Up Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ing-express-mobile-coffee-bar): The ING Express Mobile Coffee Bar is an Eye-Catching Modular Establishment (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The retail design industry can leverage modular design and transformable functionality to create captivating and easily deployable pop-up cafes and stores. - [Fold-Away Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-issey-miyake): The 24 Issey Mikaye Store Can Easily be Stored Anywhere (Category: Business) Implication: The implementation of fold-away stores can greatly benefit the fashion retail industry by providing a versatile and efficient space for displaying clothing and accessories. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - 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