Understanding Pop-Up Stores through Passion and Practice

Whether physical or virtual, heritage brand or start-up, pop-up stores are everywhere: this book provides the ?why, what, and how? for entrepreneurs and established brands to capitalize on this exciting format.

This book guides readers through the 20-year evolution of pop-up stores, their integration into overarching brand strategies, and the practical ins and outs of pop-up store development, offline or online. Insights from over 90 recent case studies further illuminate the tools that need to be considered and guidelines to be followed for pop-up store success, including distribution, communications strategy, atmospheric design, budgeting, events, and legal considerations.

Brand managers, consultants, retail professionals, and retail marketing and management students will benefit from this engaging and reliable guide, learning that behind pop-up stores? sparkly and ephemeral image lies the utmost attention to detail.

This is a fascinating exposé on Pop-Up stores, their origins, evolution, and why such excitement about them. Ghalia Boustani meanders the reader through a beautiful journey of discovery. She delves articulately into the reasons behind these concepts, their benefits to the landlord, consumer, and the store itself. Entertainment, Education, Escapism, as she explains. 

Chris Igwe
Global Retail Strategy Advisor & Founder at Chris Igwe International

Ghalia Boustani?s passion for pop-up retail bursts through the pages of this book. She delves into the intricacies of every stage of the process including strategy, development, and consumer engagement.  It is fantastic resource and a great addition to any retail bookshelf!

Melissa Moore
The Retail Advisor. The Retail Tea Break Podcast Host. Retail & Sales Lecturer 

Ghalia Boustani is a renowned expert of the retail & events industry, with a fine knowledge of the specifics of pop-up stores. This book is a must-have for brands willing to engage in ephemeral retailing!

Pierre-Luc Passy
Co-founder & CEO at La Devanture. Lecturer at Sciences Po and ESSEC