Retail Matters Podcast: Are Pop-Up Shops the Next Generation for Retail?

While temporary retail spaces, commonly known as pop-up shops, have a long history — think seasonal markets and fairs — the modern iteration has drastically evolved in recent years.

These spaces have become a crucial response to the challenges facing traditional retail, like declining foot traffic and shifting consumer preferences, particularly during the so-called “retail apocalypse,” according to the online marketplace Storefront.