For the first time, Hamilton Place mall is opening up some of its space for so-called pop-up shops as it aims to woo Chattanooga area merchants who’ve dreamed of selling goods in the center.
Tenants can rent the space for as little as one week at a time for only $1,000, according to the mall. The cost includes utilities, fixtures, decor, tables, hangers, mannequins and a fitting room, and the merchants then can see if they want to lease permanent locations in the mall.
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A pop-up shop social will is set for Thursday, May 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. to showcase the space at Hamilton Place mall.
Taffany Britton, Hamilton Place’s specialty leasing manager, said the mall is offering the turn-key space that gives local merchants, artisans, designers and others the opportunity to sell alongside national retailers at a nominal rate.
“We’re hoping to pull in some of the local flavor that makes Chattanooga so unique,” said Britton. “There are so many beautiful local boutiques that would do well inside the mall and enhance our shoppers’ experience.”