Pop-Up Shops & Experiences: Trends, Tips, and Inspiration

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How to Choose a Location That Drives Sales for Your Pop-Up [Free Checklist]

Sep 02, 2025 — 1 min read

Unlock a turnkey pop-up launch with our location scouting checklist. This handy guide that helps you size local demand and maximize foot-traffic ROI before you sign a lease. Download it to help you discover the perfect space and open it with confidence.

Reaching Customers

After the Booth: Your Post-Event Checklist for Turning Booth Visitors Into Customers

by Kim Robinson

Nov 20, 2025 — 4 min read

The sale doesn’t end when your pop-up is over. Learn how to turn your event sales data into meaningful follow-ups that turn new buyers into repeat fans.

Selling Anywhere

Before the Booth: Your Pop-Up Vendor Setup Guide

by Kim Robinson

Nov 20, 2025 — 7 min read

Most pop-up vendors show up to events hoping for the best. The smart ones stack the deck in their favor before they ever unload their car.

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Reaching Customers

Atlanta’s NaanStop Shares How to Start a Pop-Up Fundraiser That Builds Community and Drives Business Growth

by Natalie Zunker

Oct 17, 2025 — 4 min read

Using family recipes and a community-first approach, NaanStop has created a restaurant brand where giving back is as central as the food itself.

Operating Your Business

Starting a Pop-Up in San Francisco? Lo-Fi Oyster Co. Founders Share 7 Tips

by Natalie Zunker

Aug 04, 2025 — 6 min read

Before co-founding Lo-Fi Oyster Co., Emma Thomas-Sand and Justin Esposito immersed themselves in San Francisco’s food and music scenes. Now, they’re sharing lessons on building a pop-up business rooted in passion, community, and collaboration.

Operating Your Business

Plants & Spaces — Blossoming From Pop-Up to Multihyphenate Plant Nursery With Plants & Spaces

by Maya Rollings

Oct 17, 2024 — 3 min read

Plants and Spaces owner Zilah Drahn discusses how partnering with Square helped simplify and streamline her business operations.

Reaching Customers

How to Create the Perfect Holiday Pop-Up Experience

by Stephanie Vozza

Oct 16, 2024 — 4 min read

Seasonal pop-ups can be a great way to build a customer base and test products. Here is some holiday-themed advice for sellers looking to get started.

Poor George — Growing From a Vintage Pop-Up to a Thriving Omnichannel Retail Business With Square

by Square

Sep 16, 2024 — 3 min read

How Poor George grew from a vintage pop-up to a thriving omnichannel retail business with a loyal customer base.

Operating Your Business

Mapping Broad Street Oyster Co.’s Journey From Pop-up Shop to Storefront Number 6

by Maya Rollings

Apr 09, 2024 — 4 min read

Here's how this seafood restaurant went from pop up shop to six physical locations in five years.

Selling Anywhere

How to Open a Pop-Up Shop

by Mackenzie Born

Aug 23, 2022 — 5 min read

Pop-up shops can help take a business to the next level, no matter how big or small. Here's how to start and open a pop-up shop today.

Reaching Customers

What You Need to Know About Pop-Up Restaurants

by Square

Apr 05, 2021 — 4 min read

If you're thinking about starting a pop-up restaurant, read this.

Selling Anywhere

How to Create a Retail Pop-Up That Wows

by Meredith Galante

Mar 27, 2019 — 4 min read

Thinking about trying out a pop-up version of your business? Check out this guide.

Selling Anywhere

The New Payment Method You Should be Accepting at Your Pop-Up Shop

by Square

Mar 06, 2016 — 2 min read

NFC payments are the fast, secure, and convenient — and you should be accepting them at your pop-up shop this season.

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