Holiday mall kiosk pop-up shop
Rent a short-term retail kiosk in a mall during the holiday season and sell seasonal merchandise for a concentrated profit window.
The idea, in plain language
Rent a short-term retail kiosk inside a mall during the holiday shopping window and sell seasonal merchandise for a concentrated profit period. A 17-year-old in Canada reportedly netted more than $7,000 in profit over roughly a month in a rented kiosk. Startup requires kiosk rent, inventory to sell, staff to cover hours, and the willingness to be physically on-site during the busiest retail season.
Where the sources agree
- The model is short-term seasonal retail in a rented mall kiosk
- Profit in the example was over $7,000 in about a month
What each source says
side-hustle-school#22: 17-Year Old Canadian Makes $7,000 From a Holiday Pop-Up Shop
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