Chicago, IL
Being one of the largest cities in the US, Stance knew they needed to break into Chicago market as part of their national expansion. The only question was how. Opening a new store and signing a long-term lease would be very capital intensive and a big liability. So rather than make such a concrete commitment, Stance used Popshop to secure the perfect short-term space through which they could test the Chicago market and the specific space prior to signing a long-term lease. Be smart, be like Stance.