Observed Signal · Nov 8, 2018 · Pop-up Store · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Amazon Opens Berlin Christmas Pop-Up Store
Amazon opened a temporary Christmas pop-up store at Kurfürstendamm 26a in Berlin from November 22–27, inviting visitors between 10:00 and 20:00. Shoppers can discover gift ideas and buy them in the Amazon app via a SmileCode, with products also viewable in a dedicated on-site setup. The store features areas for ideas, testing, and experiences such as workshops, concerts, and readings. Partners include Samsung, Nespresso, Lego, and L’Oréal. Events include autographs by Sophia Thiel and a concert by Rea Garvey, plus DIY workshops like apple-glazing and Advent calendar creation. Prime Video will host Christmas films, and the Smiling Boxes program donates €1 per smile to the Deutsche Rote Kreuz. Workshops can be registered starting November 12, and the event runs ahead of Cyber Monday on November 26, aiming to boost Amazon’s offline presence and omnichannel retail leadership during the holiday season.
Offline retail expansion & omnichannel marketing during the holiday season
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- Amazon opened a Christmas pop-up store at Kurfürstendamm 26a in Berlin from November 22–27.
- Visitors can buy gift ideas in the Amazon app using a SmileCode at the store.
- Partnerships include Samsung, Nespresso, Lego, and L’Oréal.
- Events feature Sophia Thiel autograph sessions and a Rea Garvey concert; DIY apple-glazing and Advent calendar workshops offered.
- Smiling Boxes donates €1 per smile to Deutsche Rote Kreuz; Cyber Monday is on November 26.
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