How-to

Choosing the right payment system is essential for a smooth London pop-up shop. This guide compares Square, SumUp, Zettle and Shopify POS, explaining fees, hardware options, setup time and the features most useful for short-term retail in London.

A clear, practical guide to running a pop-up shop in London. Learn how to manage daily operations, deliver a strong customer experience, optimise merchandising, monitor stock, brief staff and keep your activation performing consistently throughout the entire run.

Running a pop-up shop in London involves careful financial planning. This guide explains how to budget for your activation, track daily spending, manage cashflow, and understand the key cost areas that influence profitability across different neighbourhoods and retail formats.

Running a pop-up shop in London often requires several types of insurance, depending on your format, landlord requirements and staffing setup. This guide outlines the main forms of cover, what they are designed to protect, and how to approach temporary retail insurance without risk or confusion.

Setting up a pop-up shop in London is easier than most founders expect, but you still need to understand the legal and regulatory basics. This updated 2026 guide covers everything from licences and planning permission to insurance, food safety and GDPR.

A practical guide for brands using a London pop-up shop to test their product, refine their brand and understand real customer behaviour. Learn how to measure demand, validate pricing, gather insights, choose the right neighbourhood and turn short-term retail into long-term growth.

Planning a pop-up shop in London? This guide breaks down real rental costs, fit-out budgets, staffing, licences and the hidden expenses many brands overlook. Learn what you should expect to spend in 2025, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.