Back in January, we announced the launch of RE:Store, a new program designed to give small business operators the opportunity to open a free temporary pop-up storefront in Lower Manhattan for a three-month period. We ended up receiving hundreds of applications, and this summer, you’ll have the opportunity to shop at six exciting new pop-ups featuring seven businesses across the neighborhood.
Get ready to welcome these newcomers at the following addresses:
Element Brooklyn: Gallery of Scent (192 Front St.)
The sustainable luxury home goods brand that manufactures and sells soaps, candles, diffusers, body care, hair care and cleaning products will open “Element Brooklyn’s Gallery of Scent.” At this summer pop-up, fragrance comes alive through interactive scent exploration, hands-on candle-making and Element’s signature sustainable refillery.
The Numero Group NYC Pop-Up (186 Front St.)
The legendary archival record label will present “the Numero Group NYC Pop Up,” where it will sell its definitive box sets, vinyl reissues, CDs tapes and more. Founded in 2003 by Rob Sevier and Ken Shipley, for over two decades Numero has been mining the 20th century for sonic curios, packaging and contextualizing their discoveries for a new generation of listeners.
New York Food Stories by Kitchen Arts & Letters (111 Broadway)
“New York Food Stories by Kitchen Arts & Letters” is a pop-up bookstore dedicated to food and drink, in this case focused on New York’s extraordinary culinary traditions. Kitchen Arts & Letters demonstrates the remarkable blend of different cuisines and heritages that New York City showcases by offering a diverse selection of books and related merchandise.
Dimorae Home and Francis’ World: Living With Art (190 Front St.)
Conceived as a collaborative shop, the activation presents a curated way of living where art, design, and everyday objects come together. Visitors will be invited to explore hand-printed artworks, stationery, tableware, and home goods within thoughtfully designed interior vignettes that reflect the shared aesthetic of both brands.
Plus BKLYN: Bigger in Manhattan (2 Broadway)
A curated boutique specializing in secondhand and vintage plus-size fashion (sizes 12+), Plus BKLYN offers bold, trend-forward styles and creates an inclusive, community-driven space for people often left out of traditional retail.
Brooklyn Craft Company’s Summer in the City (225 Broadway)
The modern craft supply shop and DIY workshop space will open its pop-up “Brooklyn Craft Company’s Summer in the City.” The store will stock a carefully curated selection of DIY supplies for all making needs, including yarn, fabric, notions, kits, crafty gifts and more.
Once these stores open this summer, you can expect activations and other fun community activities, including special prizes. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about opening dates and hours at downtownny.com/restore, and check out our map below to help you find all the incoming shops in the neighborhood:
