Shopping Spree in Full Swing at the Pop-Up Market-Featuring Items by NGO Riya Foundation & Others
Mangaluru : All you Mangaloreans looking for a perfect shopping spree, where you can purchase items by Mangaloreans & Non-Mangaloreans, then head-on to the “Pop Up Market Mangalore” showcasing local entrepreneurs and home business, now going on at the St Sebastian Hall, Bendore, Mangaluru- and this popular Diwali Flea Market happening for the Fourth time in Kudla will end tonight ( 13 October 2019) at 9 pm- so hurry up and get the best products at very reasonable prices.
Among the 50 plus booths set up at this Flea Market, is a the Riya Foundation ( a Public Charitable Trust) stall featuring items made by the people with disabilities, ranging from art work, frames, jewellery, bags, etc etc. At Riya, they provide an integrated living environment for persons with disabilities and help normalize their lives by providing comprehensive care, and also enab;le them to live as independently as possible and become productive members of the society. They have also established “Riya Learning Centre”, making life better for the intellectually challenged by providing them platform for a career. While seeking financial support from well-wishers, Riya also participate in events, like this one, where they sell their homemade products, thereby earn revenue. So please patronize Riya Foundation booth, for a good cause.
This initiative by Ms Laxmi Shetty, a self-made entrepreneur who has become successful through her own efforts marketing products online, has now launched Pop-Up Market Mangalore, suppose to be the Mangaluru’s Best Flea Market, thereby providing a platform to home businesses and Mangaluru entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services to the community. The marketplace features 50 plus stalls fully booked with many home businesses showcasing a variety of products – clothing, bags, jewellery, Art and Paintings, fashion accessories, home décor and improvements, bakery, food stalls and much more.
A kids activity area has been setup which features learning and development activities for kids throughout the day. Shoppers can also look forward to live music in the evening and fun dance fitness session on Sunday (tonight). A makeup workshop was also held by a professional hairstylist, and many women participated and gained lots of knowledge. Entry to the Flea Market is free of charge as well as all the activities are free to participate making it a fun family outing this weekend, but do carry your purse or wallet with lots of cash or a credit card, because once you go around the flea market, you will be tempting to do a lot of shopping of your favourite goodies.
Pop-up markets have become more prevalent in recent years and continue to grow in popularity (1). These short-term retail environments enable customers to experience products firsthand. Ecommerce merchants often use pop-up shops to reach new customers and test out a physical retail environment. Big cities have more pop-up markets, but to Mangaluru it was Ms Laxmi Shetty who introduced the concept couple of years ago- and has attracted good participation and support from people.
Because they are small-scale, pop-ups provide an opportunity for business owners to be creative and use innovative merchandising techniques to attract passersby. Pop-up markets are often characterized by an engaging appearance and innovative design. A pop-up Market also gives merchants an opportunity to communicate in person with their customers and create a deeper connection. Entrepreneurs here use pop-up spaces as a strategic means in promoting a new product or excess stock at affordable prices.
When the wedding and festivals are nearing in the forthcoming months, and if you are looking for the best place to shop at, then forget about beating the crowds at the shopping malls and head straight to Pop up market Mangalore for the best luxury and homemade products all under one roof, and that too for reasonable prices. And according to Laxmi Shetty, the founder of the Pop Up Market, who says, ” There isn’t a better place to head to with your entire family, as there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this one out for you’ll be missing out on a whole lot of goodies and treasures that are one of a kind”. So head-on to the Pop-Up Market by tonight (Sunday) and feel the difference.