PDX Pop-Ups Shops Grand Opening

Posted on | November 11, 2009 |

We would like to invite you to stop by the new PDX Pop-Ups shops this Thursday evening November 12th at 5PM for their grand openings. Mayor Sam Adams will be on hand at 5PM for brief remarks and ribbon cutting. As part of the Downtown Retail Strategy, Portland Business Alliance, Portland Development Commission, Downtown Marketing Initiative, Downtown Retail Advocate and local design consultant Tad Savinar partnered with property owner Downtown Development Group to turn two vacant retail spaces along Morrison street into PDX Pop-Up Shops. Local artists and designers were presented with the opportunity to temporarily ’set up shop’ in the core retail district, sell their work and even design right in the space. Randy Higgins of Vizwerks helped the designers re-imagine these vacant spaces into their first retail shops, working with student designers at PNCA to create store fixtures, and designing the store layout to incorporate active elements and best showcase the products. Together, we are helping entrepreneurs grow their business, bringing even more unique products to downtown, developing the retailers of the future, and showcasing these properties to prospective tenants.

Workroom 719 at 719 SW Morrison Street, in the former See’s Candy Space will showcase artwork, women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories from six artists.

Flurry at 401 SW Morrison Street, in the former Shoe Pavillion Space is presented by Portland Fashion Synergy and will showcase women’s and men’s apparel, footwear, and accessories.

UPDATE: Ten days in, designers recoup their investments, exceed sales expectations and gain extra exposure…read the latest report from the Portland Development Commission.

Category: Art, Culture, Design, Fashion, Retail Trends