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Flude have partnered up with Portsmouth City Council and Cascades Shopping Centre and have opened applications for a Portsmouth Pop Up shop scheme.

This scheme enables local entrepreneurs and small businesses to trade in a High Street location without the commitment or cost of a longer-term lease. As part of the scheme, businesses can apply to rent the pop-up shop in Cascades, in Portsmouth's city centre for a minimum of 6 weeks giving them a chance to engage with customers and launch products and services. 

Surveyor, Alice Masterman, commented, “We are really excited to see new businesses and our thriving independent retail market get the opportunity to trial a shop out. We come across lots of business owners who want a space on a short-term deal, but it is hard to make that work. The pop-up shop presents a great opportunity that benefits both the Landlord and the tenants as we fill a vacant shop, and we give someone the chance to have a shop front in a prime retail location.

Looking forward, we hope that the businesses are successful and secure a longer-term lease in the centre or local area. We also hope other landlords might see this initiative and copy this model in other areas to help support independent occupiers and avoid long-term vacancies.

It has been great to work together with the council and Cascades Shopping Centre and shows how all stakeholders can support a positive initiative like the Portsmouth Pop Up.”

Businesses are invited to apply at portsmouth.gov.uk/pop-up