Alderley Park to launch Pop Up Shop for Cheshire retailers

Small Cheshire retailers are being invited to rent a new Pop Up Shop at science and technology campus, Alderley Park.

Launching in September 2022, the space will give small businesses the chance to provide an exciting new amenity for the 2,500 people working everyday at the science park’s Mereside campus and Glasshouse tech hub.

Following a £60,000 capital investment by Alderley Park developers, Bruntwood SciTech, the newly refurbished space offers a contemporary, inspirational and flexible setting, including LED lighting. Pop Up Shop occupiers that complement Alderley Park’s values and retailers offering creative, innovative, sustainable, and local products or services are particularly encouraged to apply for space. The initiative has been created to provide local and regional businesses with the perfect opportunity to showcase themselves to customers on-site.

By offering short term rentals, the selection will rotate frequently to provide a unique shopping experience for consumers. Ahead of the launch, Alderley Park is hosting an Instagram competition for local small businesses to win a free week in the space. 

Daniel Bourne, Head of Asset Management at Bruntwood SciTech said:

“We’re really excited to launch our Pop Up space to our science and tech community at the Park – the concept is something that we’ve long been keen to offer, and it’s great to be able to support local small businesses, all whilst providing our customers with a vibrant and exciting amenity that will brighten up their day – and make shopping easier.”

Jessica Swain, Retail and Leisure Surveyor at Barker Proudlove, who are collaborating with Bruntwood SciTech on the scheme, said:

“Pop up shops are a fantastic opportunity for small businesses to meet their customers in real life. The Alderley Park space offers businesses the unique chance to meet new customers in a less competitive environment as the pop up shop will be the only retail onsite.

“The pop up shop is a beautiful space and offers everything a business would need. We hope to welcome all kinds of businesses from the local area as there is clear demand from the customers on site for everything from gifts and art to workshops and beauty services. The potential is truly endless.”