Book Pop-up Retail Space at The Gyle

Book pop-up retail space at The Gyle. A great opportunity for all types of retailers looking for pop-up space to expand in Edinburgh. The Gyle has a prime location on the Western side of Edinburgh beside the city bypass and affluent residential areas. The centre has excellent connections including a dedicated tram stop (connecting to the city centre and Edinburgh Airport) and is adjacent to Edinburgh Park Business Park, which boasts 1 million sqft of offices. Anchored by Morrisons and Scotland’s largest Marks and Spencer, the centre receives a regular footfall throughout the week. 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.
Key Demographic Facts about The Gyle
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Avg. Weekly Footfall
£33.45
Avg. Overall Retail Spend
Key Tenants
M&S, Morrisons, Next, Boots, Pandora
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Avg. Dwell Time
25-34
Avg. Shopper Age

Why Pop-Up Retail At The Gyle?

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

One of Edinburgh’s leading retail destinations
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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Our account managers, operations team and venue managers can provide the support and guidance you need to get set up. We can also offer merchandising support to maximise sales and reach your target market effectively.

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.
- Our Rock Up and Pop Up kiosk service is a stylish, flexible and customisable end-to-end retailing solution – we can assist with a branded kiosk, retail space, merchandising, business planning and staffing.
- Mobile kiosks or RMUs offer a great platform to get the best out of your business. They are a convenient and 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. We encourage you to 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 above to book pop-up retail space at The Gyle.
- Who can be a retailer?
Our pop-up retail service is tailored to our individual clients, which includes start-up businesses, established brands and online retailers. We also offer inline retailers the opportunity to expand their customer base. We do this 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 particularly useful if you are an online business. Kiosks can help to increase brand awareness as well as drive consumer engagement. To use one of our kiosks, please contact us to book pop-up retail space at The Gyle 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 the following documents:
- Risk Assessment
- Method Statement
- Proof of Insurance
- Photographic ID
- Proof of Address
- Rights to Work in the UK Evidence
The average cost of PLI 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, product line you are selling, and the mall space chosen. The cost varies if you are renting an RMU or using one of your own kiosks.
One of our team will be able to advise on pricing when they know more about your business and requirements.
- Do you have any resources for first time retailers to understand the market?
Here are some links you might find useful:
About Us
We place aspiring brands and businesses in high footfall venues for promotions, brand activations, sampling, and retail.
Why Us
We are the official commercialisation partner for The Gyle and many other high footfall centres in the UK.