Seasonal outerwear pop-up stall

Market and event shoppers looking for a warm coat, gifts or last-minute gear for a sudden cold snap.

You sell at retail price on top of wholesale or surplus stock costs. Pop-ups keep fixed costs low, but you pay stall or space fees and rely on foot traffic.

• Selling face to face
• Stock buying and pricing
• Setting up an attractive display
• Handling card payments and cash

• Commercial general liability insurance, which many markets ask to see
• Check whether your municipality requires a vendor or temporary business licence
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check how provincial sales tax applies
• Bad weather can cut foot traffic, and unsold stock must be stored
• Check textile labelling rules, including bilingual labelling, for clothing sold in Canada

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, stall setup and any space you rent. These are estimates, so check market fees and supplier terms before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the events, stock and weather. This is an estimate of revenue before costs and tax. It assumes at least 10 hours a week during the cold season.

Check whether your municipality requires a vendor or temporary business licence, and whether markets ask for commercial general liability insurance. Also check when to register for GST/HST, how provincial sales tax applies, and textile labelling rules, including bilingual labelling.