# Country Specific Temporary Shops Global Kiosk Shopping Lets You Buy From Different Places By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-kiosk-shopping-country-specific-shopping References: [cakeaheadloves.wordpress](http://www.cakeaheadlovesevil.wordpress.com) & [kioskkiosk](http://www.kioskkiosk.com) The concept of [Kiosk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiosk-pro) is simple: it offers kooky goods, none of which are too expensive, but all are super-stylish, old school chic. The clever bit is that [Kiosk offers goods in collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-kiosk), each from a specific country. For example, at the moment, the US kiosk is open. Previous countries included Japan, Mexico and Finland. They also have online mini exhibitions and a reference library to boot. Goods currently on offer from the US include a brilliant ‘[Clam Ram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-junkies-x-adidas)’ for $18 and a pitting spoon from California. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temporary Global Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating temporary shops that offer goods from different countries, providing consumers with a unique global shopping experience. - **Curated Country Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating curated collections of goods from specific countries, allowing consumers to explore and purchase unique items from various cultures. - **Online Mini Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing online platforms that host virtual exhibitions, giving consumers the opportunity to discover and shop from different countries without leaving their homes. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retailers can set up temporary kiosk shops to showcase and sell goods from different countries, attracting customers with unique and culturally diverse products. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Online retailers can curate and offer country-specific collections, providing customers with access to unique and exotic products from around the world. - **Art and Cultural Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Event organizers can create online mini exhibitions that showcase cultural items from different countries, allowing people to explore and learn about diverse cultures through virtual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Kiosk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valley-fair-kiosk.md) - [International Snack Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orderexoticsnackscom.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md) - [Compact Public Art Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Automated Micro-Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-stores.md) - [Tourist-Friendly Cafe Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-selfservice-kiosks.md) - [Greeting Card Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk.md) - [Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycats-fish-chips.md) - [Virtual Pop-Up Shop Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-shop-app.md)