Uptown’s first pop-up shop
Clean Slate Botanicals is launching a holiday pop-up shop at Uptown Shopping Center. Clean Slate Botanicals is the creative force behind all-natural, plant-based candles and bath and body products. Owners, Ben Whalen and Haley Brooke, added their new space’s finishing touches for the grand opening this past Saturday, November 4th.
Following the grand opening this passed weekend, Ben Whalen, posted on his Facebook “Wow! Yesterday was an absolutely delight! I watched the sun rise in the new space and reflected on the road to the new opening day.”
Clean Slate Botanicals will offer exclusive items available only at the pop-up store, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday-Saturday, November 4th to January 31st.
Uptown Shopping Center, located at 4800 Line Avenue, is locally owned and leased by Sealy Real Estate Services (SRES). Pop-up shops have been sought to offer and grow local merchants at the center. “We have been eager to bring this initiative to fruition. With extra space available, we see this as a chance to support the local artisans and makers in the community. Uptown is enthusiastic about collaborating with Ben Whalen and exploring additional local merchants,” conveys Mark Sealy, SRES President.
The concept of pop-up shops holds immense potential for contributing to local growth and success. Utilizing the available spaces in this manner presents a much-needed avenue for small businesses and local artisans to grow their businesses and build brand loyalty. From deepening connections with potential customers to testing new markets, pop-up shops offer brands a chance to expand their offline presence while building momentum to evolve their presence into a longer-term retail destination potentially. A perfect example is Lululemon Shreveport’s location, which began as a pop-up and is now an integral part of Fern Marketplace.
About Clean Slate Botanicals
Their mission is simple yet impactful: to craft clean, eco-safe products that enhance your life without compromising your health and well-being. Their product lineup is diverse, and they even offer candle-pouring classes to engage and educate their customers. Their mission statement echoes their dedication: “We empower you, our customers, by creating products that are free of harsh or harmful chemicals because we believe everyone deserves clean, safe products in their homes. We take pride in delivering the quality and care you rely on.” To learn more about Clean Slate Botanicals, visit their Facebook page.
About Uptown Shopping Center
Shreveport’s premier neighborhood attraction, Uptown Center, blends shopping, dining, services, and grocery in the preferred Line Avenue destination that appeals to both regional tourists and local residents. Dreamed up by Shreveport natives in the mid-’50s, Uptown Center was an innovation of its time, creating a central shopping destination for the community with stores like Big Chain Grocery and Cafeteria, Levy’s Department Store, and King Hardware - just to name a few. Since then, Uptown has proudly served as a home for many successful local businesses.
For information about space available for lease or pop-up shop opportunities at Uptown, please contact Jackson Wheless with Sealy Real Estate Services. www.SRES.com
Photos: Courtesy of Ben Whalen, Facebook
Photo: Courtesy of Clean Slate Botanicals Facebook