Pop Up Post history

The story of the Post-it – the self-attaching note that adheres in such a way that it can be removed without causing damage – begins in 1968.

However, a third era from 1970 onward began with the increasing popularity of consumers focused on the environment and eat-local movements.

But it never found a practical application, until in 1974 he was approached by a 3M colleague, Art Fry, who had heard him talk about his microspheres at a company seminar.

Once the product was released in 1980, it spread "like a virus," he recalls

Park, S. (1981). Rural development in Korea: the role of periodic markets.

In 2004, the company created a truly omni-channel experience opening up its Manhattan “showhouse” to the public, which featured affordable housewares and decor that had been selected through eBay by eight top interior designers8.

Jackson, J., Houghton, M., Russell, R., & Triandos, P. (2005). Innovations in measuring economic impacts of regional festivals: a do-it-yourself kit.

In 2008, the Renew Newcastle project in Australia began “connecting people with vacant spaces”10 in underutilized neighbourhoods to address these types of challenges and has since been a model for others to replicate around the world – including in Canada by the Danforth East Community Association.

Originally established in 2011, the concept delivers a variety of shopping, entertainment and food experiences with a street front atmosphere built around reimagined shipping containers.

Shaw, H. (2014, October 25). The $1-billion fright economy: How Canadians are now outspending Americans on Halloween.

Bauknecht, S. (2016, September 13). Fashion week expands its reach with public events, pop-up shops.

In 2018, Post-it® Brand launched a note that sticks to surfaces never thought possible.

With enhancements like cross device functionality, handwriting recognition and exports to partners like Trello it’s no wonder it was awarded ‘Best of’ App of 2019 by Google Play.