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For a street sale of a few days and for market stalls, 2×2 or 3×3 accordion tents that open and close quickly are enough. For shop-front and shopping centre events, medium-sized event tents suit best. For factory outlet sales that stay open for weeks, choose large steel-frame sales tents calculated for wind and rain load.
The choice of an outlet or sale tent depends on how long the campaign will last, how much space it needs and in what weather the tent will stay open. For a street sale of a few days, small accordion tents that open and close quickly are enough. A factory outlet sale that stays open for weeks needs a large sales tent calculated for wind and rain load.
Three basic models
Accordion (folding) tents
These tents have a scissor frame, so a few people can open and close them, and they take little space when folded. They suit street sales, short-term stalls and a sales point at the checkout. 3×3 accordion tents and 2×2 models are used for this need. Because they are light, they must always be secured with weights or pegs in windy weather.
Event-type sales tents
These are medium-sized tents used for shop-front campaigns and shopping centre events, for anything from a few days to a few weeks. The product display area, checkout and fitting room can be planned in the same tent. For this kind of use, take a look at our bargain tent model.
Large sales and factory outlet tents
For stock sales that stay open for weeks or months on a wide site, tents with a galvanised steel frame and PVC tarpaulin cover are used. At this scale we calculate the load-bearing system structurally for the wind and snow load at the site. Details are on our outlet tent page.
Choosing by campaign
| Campaign | Typical length | Suitable model | Main concern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street sale, short stall | A few days | 2×2 or 3×3 accordion tent | Quick installation, easy to carry, fixing |
| Shop front, shopping centre event | Days to weeks | Event-type sales tent | Visibility, layout, entrance and exit |
| Factory outlet, large stock sale | Weeks to months | Large steel-frame tent | Structural calculation, ground, lighting |
| Trade fair and themed event | Length of the event | Folding trade fair tent or event tent | Quick installation, brand appearance |
When choosing a campaign tent, allow for the wind that may blow at the site on the days it stays open; small, light tents must be secured every time they are set up.
Ask yourself before requesting a quote
- How many days or weeks will the tent stay open, and will you reuse the same tent in other campaigns?
- Where will it stand, and is the ground asphalt, concrete or soil? Can the ground be drilled?
- Will it be exposed to rain and wind, and will it stay open at night?
- Do you want your brand colour or printing on the tent?
- Do you need lighting, floor covering, doors or side walls?
- Will your own team install it, or do you want an installation service?
We sell our tents; we do not rent them. If you will set up the same tent again every season, buying is usually cheaper.
Planning the inside of the tent
Thinking through the visitor's route from the entrance to the checkout lets you use the space more efficiently. A layout with the campaign's main products near the entrance, hangers and shelves in the middle and the checkout near the exit suits most sales tents. A fitting room can be set aside for clothing sales, and a small storage section at the back for restocking in large stock sales. If we know the layout, we draw the door positions and the tent size to match it.
Site and permit
If the tent is not on your own shop premises, you may need a permit from the municipality to use the pavement, a square or a car park. For installations in front of a shopping centre, the centre management's rules apply. Starting the permit process before the installation date spares you surprises on the day of the campaign.
During installation and the campaign
- Always secure small tents with weights or pegs in windy weather; an unattended folding tent can be blown over.
- In large tents that will receive crowds, separate the entrance from the exit and keep emergency exits clear.
- Have a licensed electrician install the electrics.
- When the campaign ends, dry and clean the tarpaulin before storing it.
Write to us with your campaign dates, the installation site and the approximate area, and we will recommend a suitable model and prepare a quote.