SpaceandPeople Alternative - Flexible Birmingham Pop-Up Spaces vs Shopping Centre Kiosks
Pop-up retail space in UK shopping centres - Bullring Birmingham specialist
SpaceandPeople at a glance
Strengths
- •Exclusive rights to 370+ premium UK/Germany venues
- •Bullring Birmingham specialist (577,000 weekly footfall)
- •63.5M weekly footfall across all UK venues
- •Rock Up and Pop Up full-service solution
- •290+ retailers booked monthly
- •30+ years experience in retail space
- •Insurance and documentation handled
Best for
- Established retail brands testing Birmingham market
- Product-based businesses (jewellery, accessories, food)
- Seasonal retailers (Christmas markets, gift shops)
- Brands with £5,000+ monthly budget
- Businesses wanting Bullring's prestige and footfall
Limitations
- •Shopping centre-only (no independent venues)
- •High minimum costs (£100-300/day minimum)
- •Restrictive venue design criteria
- •Limited to high-street retail
- •Requires £10M public liability insurance
- •Significant documentation requirements
- •Business rates may apply on top of rent
- •Long lead times for kiosk design approval
Pricing
Bullring kiosks typically £100-300/day minimum. Inline units higher. Contact for quote.
Feature comparison: SpaceandPeople vs Negotiables
See how both platforms compare on key features for Birmingham & UK pop-up activations
| Feature | Negotiables | SpaceandPeople |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Cost | £7-17/day (based on £200-500/month) | £100-300/day minimum |
| Venue Types | Cafes, galleries, boutiques, creative spaces | Shopping centres only |
| Minimum Commitment | 1 day | 1-3 months typical |
| Footfall | Varies (200-5,000/day) | Very high (577k/week Bullring) |
★ Key differentiators — features that make Negotiables uniquely suited for Birmingham & West Midlands activations
Comparison table showing Negotiables advantages over other pop-up platforms:
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Compare Negotiables vs SpaceandPeopleWhy Birmingham chooses Negotiables
Birmingham & West Midlands specialist
Faster matching via local relationships & BID ties.
Promo kits included
QR packs, UGC prompts, signage — built for turnout & tracking.
Measure what matters
Halo, media value, event-day impact with a simple ROI one-pager.
Venue-friendly model
Free to list; hosts approve every booking; clear rules & payouts.
Community Dividend
1% of every booking to a Neighbourhood Fund with BID partner.
Frequently asked questions
Why is SpaceandPeople more expensive than Negotiables?
SpaceandPeople specializes in premium shopping centre locations like Bullring, charging £100-300/day (£3,000-9,000/month). Negotiables offers diverse Birmingham venues at £200-500/month, better for brands building awareness before investing in shopping centres.
Is SpaceandPeople only for shopping centres?
Yes - 100% shopping centre focused. They don't offer independent venues, creative spaces, or community locations. Negotiables provides 50+ diverse Birmingham venues including Digbeth creative spaces, Jewellery Quarter boutiques, and city centre cafes.