Multi Purpose, Custom Built

Shop Pods

Retail is space. Space is opportunity. Outside Space Solutions Commercial shop pods help you maximum your real estate potential.

Commercial Appeal

Smart Retail Spaces Designed for Success

Our Shop Pods are expertly engineered to deliver maximum business impact with minimal hassle. Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding into new locations, or testing a retail concept, Shop Pods provide the flexibility and speed modern businesses need. Designed to be fully self-contained, secure, and visually striking, they offer a smart alternative to traditional premises — at a fraction of the cost and setup time.

Ideal for high-footfall areas, shopping centres, forecourts, and pop-up locations, Shop Pods help you get noticed and start trading fast. With high-quality insulation, built-in electrics, lighting, heating, and robust security features, you’ll have everything you need to operate effectively from day one.

Speed to Market

Be operational within 12 weeks – far faster than traditional builds

Low Overhead, High Impact

Save on rent, rates, and long-term commitments

Flexible Financing

Affordable plans to suit various budgets.

Mobility

Relocate as your business needs evolve.

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Key Features & Specifications

Each Shop Pod is crafted with premium materials and equipped with features to ensure functionality and security.

Specifications:

  • Structure: Fully insulated walls for comfort and energy efficiency.
  • Security: Reinforced doors, CCTV, and alarm systems.
  • Climate Control: Infra-red heating and air conditioning.
  • Lighting: Interior and optional exterior lighting solutions.
  • Power: Eco-friendly solar power functionality.
  • Customisation: External paint design and branding options.
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Benefits

Key Benefits of a Commercial Retail Shop Pods

Explore how our outdoor solutions support a range of commercial environments across the UK.

Consistent, High Footfall

Supermarkets attract thousands of weekly shoppers—owning a unit on-site gives your business visibility to a ready-made audience without the cost of attracting them independently. 

Diverse Customer Demographics

From working professionals to parents, pensioners, and younger shoppers—supermarkets draw a broad customer base, helping niche businesses (e.g., podiatrists, EV lounges, pet grooming) tap into varied needs. 

Convenience-Based Spending

Services like dry cleaning, key cutting, and mobile phone repairs benefit from customers wanting to “tick off tasks” during a single trip—owning a space here capitalizes on this behaviour. 

Repeat Business & Routine Traffic

Supermarkets operate on habit—customers often visit weekly or more. Businesses like barbers, nail bars, and coffee kiosks benefit from becoming part of this regular routine. 

Lower Overheads Than High Streets

Compared to city centres or shopping malls, supermarket car park units often have more affordable rents while still offering strong visibility and accessibility. 

Parking Availability Boosts Access

Free or easy parking makes services like podiatry clinics, estate agents, and pet grooming far more appealing versus urban locations with limited access or paid parking. 

Built-in Trust Factor

Being located at a known and trusted supermarket lends credibility to new or smaller businesses—reassuring customers and encouraging trial. 

Multiple Commercial Use Cases

Retail Pods

Retail Pods offer a flexible, low-footprint solution for boosting customer engagement and driving revenue across a variety of commercial settings. Whether you’re looking to enhance convenience, tap into discretionary spending, or create new footfall drivers, these compact units can be customised for a wide range of profitable uses — from barbers and beauty bars to EV lounges and pet services. Explore the most popular and proven commercial applications that deliver value for both businesses and customers.

  • Barbers – keeps male customers engaged.
  • Mobile phone repairs – a reason to visit beyond groceries.
  • Nail & beauty bars – taps into discretionary spending.
  • Coffee kiosks – morning traffic, repeat customers.
  • Bakery stands – impulse buys, family shoppers (non-compete with instore bakery, specific products not in store)
    • Dry cleaning drop-off – errand consolidation.
    • Estate agents – typically city centres, big rent, reduced footfall
    • EV charging & lounge – longer dwell times, sustainability-focused.
    • NHS Screening
    • Fresh fruit smoothies/ice cream/slush – lunch crowds, evening customers.
    • Eco-refill stations – aligns with sustainability trends.
    • Key cutting & locksmiths – practical, in-demand.
  • Car wash services – convenience-driven add-on.
  • Pet grooming services – attracts pet owners.
  • Fresh flower stalls – event-driven spending.
  • Book & news stands – everyday footfall boost.
  • Bike repair & servicing – ideal for city stores.
  • Podiatrists – free parking is something people value when engaging with services
  • Recruitment Companies – always relevant
Impact

Environmental Impact

Outside Space Solutions Solar Pods vs traditional hard-wired pods and converted shipping containers

Aspect

  • Energy Source
  • Carbon Emissions (annual)
  • Electricity Cost
  • Grid Infrastructure
  • Flexibility & Deployment

Solar Pods

  • Renewable (solar)
  • ~0 kg CO₂e (off-grid)
  • £0–£200/year (low maintenance)
  • Not required
  • High—mobile, no permits for energy

Hard-Wired Pods

  • Grid-dependent (often fossil fuels)
  • ~2.3–3.0 tons CO₂ e per year per pod
  • £800–£1,500/year (based on UK SME data)
  • Required installation & trenching
  • Medium—site power access required

Example Projected Profit

 Case Study: I Love Vapours

Success Stories from Our Clients

Expanding Retail Horizons with Shop Pods

In September 2023, I Love Vapours, a leading name in the UK vaping industry, unveiled their second Shop Pod at the bustling Asda car park in Luton. This strategic move not only reinforced their commitment to customer accessibility but also showcased the versatility and effectiveness of Shop Pods in high-traffic retail environments.

Pod Profit Potential

Off-Peak Monetisation Opportunities

Unlike traditional retail locations, car park businesses can profit during off-peak supermarket hours—e.g., early morning coffee runs, late-evening EV charging, or last-minute errands—maximizing daily trading hours.

Synergistic Boost from Supermarket Promotions

Your business benefits from supermarket campaigns (e.g., school holidays, seasonal shopping surges) without having to fund the marketing—leading to passive spikes in revenue during peak retail windows. 

Low Barrier to Entry for High-Margin Niches

The modular format and utility-ready plots make it cheaper and faster to launch high-margin services like beauty, recruitment, or mobile repairs—letting entrepreneurs scale quickly with lower capital risk.

Strong Exit & Franchising Value

Once proven, these units become attractive to franchisees or acquisition-ready businesses. A profitable car park location has transferable systems and footfall data—enhancing resale or franchising profit potential.

Built-In Customer Base Reduces Marketing Spend

High footfall from supermarket traffic means less reliance on paid advertising to drive visits—maximising profit margins from day one.

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Visualise Your Future Shop Pod

Get inspired by our growing portfolio of Shop Pods in action across the UK. From vibrant retail pods in busy shopping centres to compact service kiosks in supermarket car parks, our structures are as versatile as the businesses that use them.

Whether you’re launching a street food concept, expanding a vape retail brand like I Love Vapours, or setting up a mobile service unit, our gallery highlights the diverse ways Shop Pods elevate commercial spaces. Notice the attention to detail, bold branding, interior layouts, and smart design solutions — all tailored to each client’s vision.

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Tailored to Reflect Your Brand

Customisation Options

Personalise your Shop Pod to align with your business identity.

Exterior colour schemes

Branding and logos

Interior layouts and furnishings

Lighting and ambiance settings

From Concept to Completion

Installation Process & Support

Our streamlined process ensures a hassle-free experience.

Discuss your requirements and vision

Consultation

Customise your Shop Pod with our design team

Design

Built with precision and quality materials

Manufacturing

Efficient setup at your chosen location

Delivery & Installation

Ongoing assistance post-installation

Aftercare Support

Get in Touch Today

Our friendly and knowledgeable team are always happy to chat with you, provide and free quote and create a unique custom solution to suit your needs.

Address

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Get in Touch

Whether it’s business, product or general questions get in touch with us via the form or  info@outsidespacesolutions.co.uk

Phone

01733 214 475


FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here’s what businesses like yours ask before choosing Shop Pods.

How long does it take to get a Shop Pod installed?

Typically, your Shop Pod can be delivered and installed within 12 weeks of final design approval, depending on customisation requirements.

Do I need planning permission for a Shop Pod?

In many cases, yes — especially for long-term placement. However, we can advise and support you through the planning process, including supplying CAD drawings and spec sheets for your application.

Are Shop Pods weatherproof?

Absolutely. Shop Pods are fully insulated and built to withstand UK weather, including rain, wind, and temperature changes. Optional climate control systems are also available.

Can I customise the look and layout of my Shop Pod?

Yes — every pod is made to order. You can choose external paint colours, interior layout, branding, lighting, shelving, and more.

Can Shop Pods be moved to another location?

Yes, Shop Pods can be fitted with castor wheels or transported using a trailer or flatbed. They’re designed with mobility in mind for evolving business needs.

Are there finance or leasing options available?

We offer flexible finance plans and lease-to-own options to help you spread the cost. Speak to us for a quote tailored to your business.

What are the typical use cases for Shop Pods?

Retail, food & drink kiosks, barbershops, vape stores, beauty services, mobile offices — and more. If you can imagine it, we can build it.