# Double Decker Shops The Lodekka Vintage Store Creates the Perfect Retro Vibe By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodekka-vintage-store References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/lodekka.php) & [lodekka](http://www.lodekka.com/) If you needed an excuse to visit Portland, Oregon, then the Lodekka vintage store is the perfect one. A unique shop, it has quickly become a must-see sight among residents and visitors alike. The brainchild of Erin Sutherland, the Lodekka vintage store was created with the help of Sutherland's friends, in which they converted a 1965 [Bristol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses) Lodekka into the store. Embodying a hippie vibe that sets off a [retro mood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich) perfect for vintage shopping, it is open Thursday through to Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Retail:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique shopping experiences by incorporating retro aesthetics and nostalgia into their stores. - **Mobile Stores:** The rise of mobile stores that convert unconventional vehicles into retail spaces, providing convenience and novelty for customers. - **Experiential Shopping:** Consumers seeking immersive shopping experiences that engage multiple senses, encouraging businesses to create unique and memorable retail environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vintage Retail:** Creating innovative vintage stores that capture the essence of a bygone era, attracting customers looking for unique and nostalgic shopping experiences. - **Food Trucks:** Opportunity for food businesses to take advantage of the mobile store trend by converting trucks into mobile restaurants, offering convenient dining experiences. - **Pop-up Retail:** Incorporating the concept of mobile stores into temporary pop-up shops, allowing businesses to easily test new markets and engage with consumers in unconventional ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel Palette Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aro-archive.md) - [70s-Style Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anya-hindmarch-x-boots.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-and-dwell.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museuminspired-highfashion.md) - [Vintage Homeware Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-homeware-shop.md) - [Nostalgic Toy Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmasville-cove.md) - [Teatime Bus Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-tour-experience.md)