Welcome to “Plan a Pop-Up Shop” – an exciting hands-on course where students will learn how to create and run their very own temporary retail experience! This course combines creativity, business planning, and practical skills to help young entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of retail operations.
Course Overview
Students will learn to plan, design, and execute a pop-up shop from start to finish. Through this project-based learning experience, they’ll develop essential business and creative skills while working individually or in small teams.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and purpose of pop-up retail
- Develop basic business planning and budgeting skills
- Learn about merchandising and display design
- Practice marketing and promotion strategies
- Gain hands-on experience in customer service
- Build problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Course Modules
1. Introduction to Pop-Up Shops
- What is a pop-up shop?
- Different types of pop-up shops
- Success stories and examples
2. Planning Your Concept
- Choosing your products or theme
- Identifying your target customer
- Location selection strategies
3. Budgeting and Finance
- Creating a basic budget
- Determining pricing strategy
- Managing startup costs
4. Design and Layout
- Store layout principles
- Visual merchandising basics
- Creating an attractive display
5. Marketing Your Pop-Up
- Social media promotion
- Creating promotional materials
- Building buzz before opening
6. Operations and Customer Service
- Day-of-opening checklist
- Customer service basics
- Managing inventory
Final Project
Students will work towards creating and running a real pop-up shop event, applying all the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course. This hands-on experience will culminate in a one-day pop-up shop showcase where students can sell their products or services to the school community.
Course Requirements
- Active participation in planning sessions
- Completion of module assignments
- Contribution to the final pop-up shop event
- Basic documentation of the planning process
Get ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and learn valuable business skills that will last a lifetime!
