http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:04:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/secret-michelin-starred-restaurant.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:42:38 +0000 St John, the upscale eatery, and Secret Cinema, the impromptu film screening collective, team up to create an exclusive dining experience that combines food with music and art.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/jumbo-cardboard-box-kiosk-promotes-naver-search-app.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:36:24 +0000 The South Korean search engine company, Naver, has launched a unique pop-up container structure to boost exposure.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/lady-gaga-releases-a-leather-jacket-thats-actually-wearable.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:32:11 +0000 Pop sensation singer tones it down for a limited-edition fashion item. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/lagerhaus-promotes-online-retail-via-blog-up-stores.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:54:40 +0000 The Swedish retailer has taken on six interior design bloggers to create their own 'blog up stores' and bring their audience over to the new online retail space. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/retail-store-based-on-book-search-classifieds-for-sentimental-items.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:59:40 +0000 Artist Miranda July brings her book to life with an actual store. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/furniture-makers-design-heritage-show-created-as-an-affordable-traveling-showroom-pics.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:14:28 +0000 Popup stores from fashion retailers inspire Moroso to promote their furniture in a new way. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/paypal-pop-up-store-is-coming-soon-to-manhattan.html Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:17:49 +0000 Merchants will be able to drop by the temporary outpost to learn about the newest online payment technologies they can use.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/shop-from-shipping-containers-minus-the-store-clerk.html Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:14:06 +0000 SHOPBOX are salvaged shipping containers converted into pop-up stores where hoppers use their phones to checkout.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/springwise-shop-on-the-beach-with-hm-and-help-save-water.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:25:01 +0000 The clothing retailer H&M opened a pop-up charity beach store that was a comment on the global water shortage.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/topshop-unveils-secret-pop-up-shop.html Wed, 25 May 2011 18:17:09 +0000 Topshop will premiere exclusive design collaborations with a pop up shop hidden away in their stores]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/nordstrom-to-open-a-not-for-profit-store-in-new-york-city.html Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:37:26 +0000 The upscale retailer will be testing out a smaller concept store next fall.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/blurb-debuts-a-popup-diy-book-shop-in-nyc.html Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:39:23 +0000 Blurb transforms their online publishing site into a physical popup store to inspire interest in book making.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pic-is-the-pop-up-store-the-new-clearance-sale.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:27:52 +0000 A sign on 5th Avenue tries to attract shoppers' attention. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/terracycle-green-up-shop-worlds-largest-green-pop-up-store.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:24:28 +0000 PSFK visits TerraCycle's Green Up Shop, the worlds largest green pop-up store to date.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/accessories-refashioned-from-reclaimed-vinyl-records.html Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:19:02 +0000 WrecordsByMonkey designs handmade accessories refashioned from reclaimed vinyl records. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/meatwater-weddings-and-sweatshops-303-grands-multi-purpose-retail-space.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:04:51 +0000 This space is 303 Grand, a "revolving storefront" operated by digital marketing agency Street Attack. Their mission is to offer people, brands, artists and organizations the chance to create temporary and engaging retail environments on a limited budget or time commitment. Rates for the space can go as low as $300 USD, and it can be rented for one day to three months.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/site-visit-free-store-nyc.html Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:07:39 +0000 A follow up to Scott’s post on PSFK yesterday, we’ve got some photos and more information on Free Store, the part cultural pop-up shop, part second hand boutique in Lower Manhattan. Created by artists Athena Robles and Anna Stein, the Free Store is a model of economic sustenance that we believe could be used (at least on a small scale) in cities worldwide. The store operates in two different ways. First there is the free shopping method based on a barter and exchange system. Visitors offer their ‘useful’ possessions, like books and clothing, in exchange for items in the store.Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/pop-up-store-in-china-showcases-local-designers.html Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:39:52 +0000 Last month we talked about  branded pop up stores in the US – and now we’re turning our attention to how the concept has taken on a creative manifestation in China. As opposed to a large brand setting up a pop-up store, dysemevas is a design boutique run by Dee Poon that sells clothing, accessories, jewelry and tableware by China-based designers.  Set up in Hong Kong for 6 weeks, the store went through a few transformations during the six weeks including changing from a casual T-shirt and jeans store to a more formal store featuring designer suits and jewelry. DeeRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/please-stop-this-pop-up-store-nonsense.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:35:14 +0000 Can I ask all the people who work at advertising and marketing agencies who read this site to stop advising their clients to create pop-up stores. News that Pepsi are about to launch a pop-up store in New York reminds me that this style of marketing activity has become a cliche. The world is flooded with pop-up stores no-one wants or needs.. Sure, it makes your clients spend some more money with your agency when you convince your clients via PowerPoint that a pop-up store would bring their brands to life-like-life – but to be honest the world does notRead more...]]>