Business Sheffield Pop-Up Store
Business Sheffield Pop-Up Store
Applications are now open for Sheffield makers, creatives and independent businesses to be part of our next Business Sheffield Pop-Up Store.
Following last year’s successful Pop-Up Store, which welcomed more than 8,000 visitors and supported 31 local businesses, we’re bringing it back for Christmas 2026.
This Christmas, we’re giving selected businesses free retail space to bring their products to the high street. Showcase and sell what you make, meet new customers and experience selling from a physical shop.
What’s it all about?
The Business Sheffield Pop-Up Store celebrates Sheffield’s independent spirit, bringing together early-stage makers and creative businesses to showcase and sell their products. The Pop-Up Store is delivered by Business Sheffield and funded by the Gainshare fund.
For some of the businesses taking part, this could be their first experience of selling from a physical retail space. It gives makers who don’t have their own premises the chance to test their products in a real shop environment, meet new customers and see what having a retail space could be like.
And that’s where shoppers come in.
By visiting the Pop-Up Store, you can discover handmade gifts, sustainable products and unique finds for the festive season, while supporting Sheffield’s emerging makers and small businesses.
You might even discover a local business at the very start of its journey.
Pop-Up Store key details
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Pop-Up Store dates: 20 November to 24 December 2026
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Trading days: Fridays and Saturdays
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Location: Leah’s Yard
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Opening times: To be confirmed
Is your business eligible?
To apply, your business must:
1. Be based in Sheffield
2. Make or create the products you want to sell
3. Not currently have your own retail premises in place
4. Have appropriate insurance in place
5. Be able to take card payments
6. Be available to trad eon Fridays and Saturdays
Businesses that buy finished products from other suppliers to resell are not eligible.
What you’ll get
1. Trade for free
Sheffield City Council through Business Sheffield are funding the cost at no cost to you
2. Sell what you create
Showcase your products and give customers the chance to see and buy them in person.
3. Reach new customers
Get your products in front of shoppers in Sheffield during the run-up to Christmas.
4. Build your profile
Help more people discover your business, your products and the story behind them.
5. Get valuable feedback
Talk directly to customers, hear what they think and find out which products catch their attention
More info?
For more information and any enquires relating to the Business Sheffield Pop-up Store, please contact the Business Sheffield team:
Telephone: 0114 224 5000
Email: businesssheffield@sheffield.gov.uk
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The Business Sheffield team is made up of our permanent staff and a wide array of specialists who you can speak to directly to get support, advice and help. You can take a look at more information on any of the advisors to see what they specialise in and how to get in touch.
