Book Pop-up Retail Space at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Book pop-up retail space at Lakeside Shopping Centre, Grays. A great opportunity for all types of retailers looking for pop-up space to expand in Essex. Ideal for online retailers, regional retailers, and national retailers looking to trial a pop-up shop or set up a short-term pop-up solution.
Book Pop-Up Retail Space at Lakeside Shopping Centre
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Avg. Weekly Footfall
40 Visits
Avg. Visits Per Year
Key Tenants
Apple, House of Fraser, Primark, Next, H Beauty
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Avg. Dwell Time
18-44
Key Age Group

Why Pop-Up Retail At Lakeside?

Cost Effective Rates

Ideal location for both small businesses and large brands

Opportunity to interact with thousands of shoppers daily

Merchandising and support available

Friendly management and a culture that recognises the efforts of its retailers

Award winning venue for retail experience
We Have Flexible Opportunities Available To You For Pop-Up Retail

1. Supplied Kiosks
You can use one of our supplied flexible kiosks/RMUs which can be customised to suit your needs. Our kiosks are fast to assemble, secure and extremely cost effective units.

2. Your Own Kiosk
If you wish to build your own kiosk or use an existing kiosk, we also offer mall space (subject to meeting the venue’s design criteria). We will work with you and the venue to ensure you have a smooth set-up.

3. Empty Shop Units
This opportunity is well suited for growing brands or businesses, including online retailers (ebay, Amazon sellers), who wish to pop-up in one of the empty shop units on a short-term or seasonal basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the process for pop-up retail?
Pop-up retailing is a contemporary and low risk way of trading in high footfall areas such as shopping centres.
- Mobile kiosks/RMUs offer a great platform to get the best out of your business as they are a stylish and highly flexible retailing option.
- If you already have a kiosk or are looking to build one, we offer a range of mall space sizes and locations. If possible, do speak to us before you start the kiosk design so we can advise on the venue’s design criteria.
- If you are looking for a larger space, it is also possible to open up a pop-up shop in an inline unit – please contact us for current opportunities.
We will liaise with you and the venue and provide support in obtaining the relevant documentation in order to start trading. Use the booking form to contact us to book pop-up retail space at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
- Who can be a retailer?
Our pop-up retail service is tailored to our individual clients, which has included start-up businesses, established brands and online retailers. We also offer inline retailers the opportunity to expand their customer base by directing shoppers to their inline store, promoting seasonal product lines and/or attracting a different demographic than usual.
- Are there benefits to using a centre kiosk/RMU?
Our integrated kiosk service will allow you to test new products and services in a low risk environment. The flexibility of our short-term leases can give you the confidence you need to get started with kiosk retailing!
Our mobile kiosks/RMUs allow you to meet face to face with prospective customers, which is a particularly useful if you are an online business. Kiosks can help to increase brand awareness and recognition as well as drive consumer engagement. To use one of our kiosks, contact us through the booking form above to book pop-up retail space at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
- What insurances and documentation do we require?
Generally £5m public liability insurance is required, however certain venues or events may require £10m. We require a risk assessment, method statement, proof of insurance, photographic ID, proof of address and right to work in the UK evidence (passport/visa). The average cost of public liability insurance is £118 a year, or £14.30 a month for a small business.
- Are there any additional costs / business rates?
Power usage is generally included in the rent, however excessive requirements may result in an additional charge.
Should the access to water and drainage be required an additional charge is likely, you can discuss this with an Account Manager
You may be liable for business rates depending on the rateable value of your space and the size of your business.
- How much will it cost?
The cost to retail in a shopping centre varies depending on the retail set-up (whether you are renting an RMU or have your own kiosk), product line you are selling and the mall space chosen.
One of our team will be able to advise on pricing when they know more about your business and requirements.
About Us
We place brands & businesses seeking space for retail, promotions, car promotions & experiential in high footfall shopping centres & travel hubs.
Why Us
SpaceandPeople is the exclusive commercialisation partner for Lakeside Shopping Centre and many other high footfall centres in the UK and Germany.