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FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2017 K V IL L E · · · m e tro la n d m e d ia O A K V IL L E dentistoakviMe.com 905-842-6030 $ 1 .0 0 CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY INSIDEHALTO N .C O M 32 pages P o p -u p s to Rob Demille, Agent by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 905-8 4 9 -3 0 5 0 www.robdemille.ca The pop-up store phenomenon is com ing to Downtown Oakville and in force. In an interview with the Oakville B ea ver this week a representative of property manager Bentall Kennedy stated that eight of its vacant downtown spaces are being made available to the temporary tenants. Pop-up retail is a trend in which a ven ue can offer one product or service one day and then be replaced by a new busi ness offering a different service or prod uct not long after. The method is advertised as an easier and cost-efficient way for businesses to enter a new market and something that creates excitement and drives foot traffic to a business community. "Pop-ups are very typical in an en closed shopping centre, but not as typical in a street front location," said Domenic Imbesi, regional director of marketing with Bentall Kennedy. "We thought that Downtown Oakville would be an ideal location that offers great opportunity for entrepreneurs to introduce their product or service within a setting that is different than a typical shopping centre." Imbesi said Bentall Kennedy is look ing for unique concepts for these eight locations. He noted some could possibly feature first to market product launches Real Local People. Real Local Service. Oakville 2017 BLRCK FO R EST For Glen Abbey Pop-up stores are in the works for Downtown Oakville, but not everyone is thrilled. | Metroland file photo Page 10 see Pop-up on p.2 WagJag DEALS YOU LOVE FOR LESS · WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?