Insight ReportUS Grocery Pop-Ups: Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak, Nonretailers Launch Grocery Pop-Up Stores To Meet Local Needs Coresight Research April 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe coronavirus outbreak has prompted nongrocery companies in the US to open pop-up stores, through which they can sell inventory to local consumers. There are examples of this phenomenon in the restaurant sector, as many US states have banned restaurant dining due to the pandemic. We discuss examples of recently launched grocery pop-up stores by restaurants and other companies in the US. We also consider the future of the pop-up format in the grocery sector, as it offers many advantages to retailers beyond the scope of the coronavirus crisis. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraUS Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last Year