Whether you hear temporary retail, flash retailing, pop-up store, or pop-up shop, it is all one and the same. Pop-up shops are taking over the retail world and rethinking traditional brick-and-mortar and big-box stores, but what exactly is a shop that pops up?

A pop up store is a short-term space that sells merchandise of any kind. From art to fashion to tech gadgets and food, pop-ups are exciting because they create short-term stores that are just about as creative as they are engaging. And they come in all shapes and sizes. Running a pop-up shop can allow you to test your skills as a business owner. A new product or service may be difficult to ‘sell’ as a concept, but establishing demand from customers in a retail environment is a fundamental step to a successful business. Getting your creative ideas into the market allows you to evaluate what works and what doesn’t.