About two decades ago, pop-up shops began to become a regular feature in retailing. Intended to be temporary, often during a holiday season, pop-up shops became practical sales outlets for operators whose business models would not be sustainable in space taken on a long-term lease. And, there”™s another dimension to the concept as demonstrated by three teenagers who attend Washingtonville High School.
Residents at Regional Economic Community Action Program”™s (RECAP) women”™s residence in Middletown were surprised when a pop-up shop materialized. It was stocked with a large selection of clothing donations on International Women”™s Day, March 8. Washingtonville High School senior Hayley Jensen and fellow students Kendal Lascar and Molly Dudek brought boxes of donated items to create the pop-up shop. Jensen had organized the effort as a Girl Scout project. The shop offered residents free clothing, shoes, jackets, personal items and toys.
Jensen used social media to seek donations. The project earned her a Gold Award from the scouts. “I wanted my project to give back to the community and make an impression,” said Jensen who is planning more pop-up shops to benefit local organizations.
