When to organize a pop up store?

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In the highlights of the year, here are 3 dates to remember to anticipate the organization of your pop-up store

1. Create a pop-up store in summer

It is obvious that a seasonal brand , of the swimwear type like the ANJA pop-up store , will have every interest in launching its pop-up store when the good weather arrives.

La saisonnalité des pop-up stores suit la même que celle du commerce classique. À l'arrivée de l’été, en mai et juin, les boutiques possèdent une forte affluence liée à la fin de la grisaille, l’envie de se promener dans les rues, de se poser en terrasse et de flâner devant les vitrines. Les achats hédonistes sont propices à cette période avec les vacances, les nouvelles collections, l’envie de renouveler sa garde-robe. 

C'est pour toutes ces raisons que l’organisation d’un pop up store en été se prépare dès le début de l’année, de préférence en février/mars. La concurrence dans la recherche de boutiques éphémères est plus intense et les meilleurs emplacements sont très sollicités. Et forcément la loi de l’offre et la demande opère, les prix sont plus élevés l’été. Raison pour laquelle, il est important de déterminer ses objectifs grâce à la data pour évaluer la pertinence de votre stratégie retail and maximiser vos retours sur investissement

Example 1: The Roxy pop-up store tours the beaches

Roxy toured the beaches with a nomadic eco-friendly pop-up store. The adventure began at the brand's international headquarters in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, then moved on to Portugal, the English coast and Hossegor. The idea was to be present in places where surfing is very important, and at the same time to demonstrate the brand's commitment to sustainable development.

Pop up store nomade Roxy eco-friendly ©FashionNetwork
Pop up store nomade Roxy eco-friendly ©FashionNetwork

Example 2: Mackeene's summer ephemeral boutique

Seasonal brand Mackeene, already well established on Saint-Barthélemy, opens a pop-up store every year at the start of summer.

A l’intérieur on retrouve tout l’univers de la marque : la glisse qui rappelle l’île, la végétation, “go slow”... 

Beyond careful decoration, the brand presents small brands and designers that it particularly likes and which perfectly complement the store. Check out more photos of Mackeene's pop up stores.

Le pop up store Mackeene rue Etienne Marcel ©Nestore
Le pop up store Mackeene rue Etienne Marcel ©Nestore

2. The Christmas period to launch your pop-up store

Dès le début du mois de novembre, l’esprit de Noël commence à s’installer. Les commerçants pensent à décorer leurs vitrines, les mairies s’organisent pour habiller les rues et les familles pensent aux cadeaux de Noël. Il est évident que la période juste avant les fêtes de fin d’année est propice à l’affluence dans les rues et les boutiques. C’est pourquoi nombreuses petites marques et créateurs s’allient pour créer des marchés de créateurs ou des concepts stores, comme Pyramid et ses DNVB. Une aubaine pour ces Digital Natives de s’associer sur une thématique et réduire les coûts lorsque les prix des locations s‘envolent. 

Les magasins éphémères sont une opportunité pour les petites marques et les marques saisonnières. Prenons l’exemple de Cabaïa et ses bonnets qui ont besoin de maximiser leur visibilité en hiver. Pour cela, ils intègrent dans leur stratégie un déploiement physique : corner dans les centres commerciaux ou encore dans les grands magasins. 

The Christmas period is also promising for brands with original gift ideas. We necessarily think of fans of pop-up stores like the Galerie Ephémère by Wilo & Grove or the ephemeral boutique Les Raffineurs.

Et pour les grandes marques c’est le moment de créer un coup de marketing autour d’un concept original, un produit exclusif pour les fêtes, pour gagner en visibilité versus la concurrence. 

Chanel n°5 pop-up store in New York: Chanel n°5 in the snow

A unique New York winter experience in the Chanel Village. An alpine dreamscape on the fan-favorite skating rink of Standard High Line. It was transformed to match the 2019 campaign for the iconic fragrance le N°5 with muse Lily Rose Depp. Visitors could stop by the rink (decorated in Chanel's signature black and white) to skate, enjoy hot chocolate, seasonal treats, and take part in photo shoots around Chanel's giant, snow-covered N°5 perfume bottle.

Le pop up store Chanel à New York ©Forbes 
The pop up store Chanel at New York ©Forbes

Balzac's winter home in Paris' Marais district

La marque T.P.R (Toujours plus responsable) Balzac Paris a déposé ses valises rue de Turenne à Paris. Sa particularité est qu’elle a été co-conçue avec la communauté de la marque via la plateforme Instagram. Balzac a fait appel à ses fidèles pour savoir ce qu’elles souhaitaient retrouver dans la boutique éphémère (types de produits, événements, activités, dégustation…). La Maison d’hiver a été l’occasion pour la marque d’aller au plus proche de ses clientes à travers un programme d’activités et de festivités. Véritable lieu de vie, on y trouvait un coin café et bibliothèque où il était possible de déguster des petits gâteaux du salon de thé zéro gâchis Maison Nomade, un atelier de broderie pour personnaliser ses produits ainsi qu’une grande collecte de jeux pour les enfants dans le besoin.

La Maison d’Hiver Balzac Paris ©Mypopupstore
La Maison d’Hiver Balzac Paris ©Mypopupstore

Rossignol pop-up store spends winter in Paris...

Rossignol takes up residence on rue de la Paix! Pop-up stores are the best way to manage seasonality. Rossignol has understood this well: the brand known to winter sports fans is moving into the urban world with a Parisian pop-up store.

...to develop its off-piste presence during a key period of the year,

Rossignol is a brand we know well when we're used to going to winter sports. Skis, hats, down jackets, pants, gloves... we've often had at least one Rossignol item in our equipment as avid skiers. The pioneering winter sports brand is now looking to expand its offering from the mountains to the city center. This is not Rossignol's first venture into the urban world. But setting up shop in the fashion capital at the height of the winter season, thanks to the concept of an ephemeral boutique, was an essential step in developing the brand's off-piste reputation. The Rossignol ephemeral store is located in the heart of Paris, on an emblematic street (rue de la Paix): an excellent neighborhood for a brand that positions itself as sport chic! We couldn't agree more!

Le pop up store Rossignol ©Storefront
Le pop up store Rossignol ©Storefront

... to complete the brand's e-commerce offering,

Rossignol recently redesigned its website, imposing its new style. In this way, physical stores contribute to the development of the brand's visual identity and message. The complementary nature of the points of contact with consumers is important, as it allows them to be immersed in the brand's environment through a physical in-store experience. And yes! Don't forget the golden rule: omnicality, omnicality, omnicality!

... and to tell a story.

In addition to offering Rossignol products, the pop-up store is reminiscent of a gallery that traces and pays homage to sportswear and France, with portraits of sporting icons and shades of blue, white and red. The materials, lighting and colors used recall the mountain environment: slate, stone, wood and metal... A catwalk showcases the brand's line of sports shoes. Makes us want to go skiing, doesn't it?

3. Open an ephemeral boutique during Fashion Week

Creating a pop-up store during Fashion Week is one of the reasons for the success of ephemeral boutiques. Originally a form of retail appreciated by designers on a tight budget, it was (and still is) a way of being present at a time when all the fashion players gather. If you're in the fashion industry, opening an ephemeral boutique during Fashion Week is a great way of targeting a large number of people in this sector.

Every year, the four major fashion cities, the “Big Four”: Paris New York, Milan and London attract journalists, designers and buyers for Fashion Week.

When does it take place? For a week, twice a year. For the spring-summer collection generally between February and March , and for the fall-winter collection between September and October

Although known for its Haute-Couture with its great couturiers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin or Christian Dior, it is an opportunity for smaller names to publicize its creativity and know-how . If you are in the fashion industry, opening a pop-up store during Fashion Week effectively allows you to massively target people in this sector. The Fashion Week period is therefore one of the key dates for renting a pop-up boutique and transforming it into a showroom for a week.

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