# Curated Christmas Pop-Ups 'The Garage Sale' is a Pop-Up That Offers Goods by Artists and Designers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-29 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garage-sale References: [ica.org.uk](https://www.ica.org.uk/whats-on/garage-sale) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ThePoundshop) To continue the success of The Poundshop pop-up that launched in the ICA Theatre in 2014, an all-new temporary shop is being opened for the holiday season called 'The Garage Sale.' The Garage Sale will be open for a few days during the beginning of December, featuring a collection of curated goods created by over 60 artists and designers from all across the UK. Items will include mugs, hangers, stationary and necklaces, among a variety of other items, all of which will be available for purchase from between £1 and £100. By carrying a collection of artisan designs, The Garage Sale encourages consumers to think about supporting local talent with an alternative way to purchase gifts for the Christmas season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Curated Goods:** Opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their unique creations and build a loyal customer base through pop-up shops. - **Artisan Designs:** Growing demand for handcrafted and locally-made products, presenting an opportunity for artists and designers to tap into this market and offer one-of-a-kind items. - **Alternative Gifting:** Emerging trend of consumers seeking unique and personalized gifts, creating an opportunity for pop-up shops to provide a curated selection of distinctive items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage pop-up shops to showcase and sell their creations, expanding their customer reach and generating revenue. - **Retail:** Retailers can collaborate with pop-up shops to offer a diverse range of products, attracting customers and boosting sales during holiday seasons. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate pop-up shops into their event strategies, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience and fostering community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-of-change-popup.md) - [Pop-Up Concept Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-pantry.md) - [Hybrid Gallery Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london.md) - [Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/possibility-place.md) - [Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-pie-holiday-party.md) - [Vibrant Greengrocer Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruteria.md) - [Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-supermarket.md) - [Garden Shed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-fragrance.md) - [Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-atelier.md)