The space between a lease signing and opening day is a marketing opportunity most retailers miss — and Retail Coming Soon Banners turn that otherwise blank storefront into a teaser campaign that builds anticipation before you sell a single item. Mounted across your windows, hung on construction barriers, or displayed on an exterior wall during buildout, these banners transform a vacant-looking space into a source of curiosity and community buzz. Made from high-quality PVC flex material, they are built to stay looking professional through weeks of outdoor exposure during the pre-opening period.
Construction zones and pre-opening storefronts are among the toughest environments for signage, with dust, debris, and extended outdoor exposure all taking a toll. The PVC flex vinyl used in these banners is constructed to handle exactly this kind of sustained display, with UV-resistant inks that keep text and colors sharp through weeks of sun exposure without fading or yellowing. The material remains flat and taut even when mounted across large expanses of boarding or window glass, maintaining a professional presentation throughout the entire pre-opening period.
A Coming Soon banner works best when it gives people just enough information to be intrigued and a reason to pay attention. Lead with your store name and the type of merchandise or experience you will be offering, paired with an expected opening timeframe such as Opening This Fall or Coming in March. If you have a website or social media profile already active, include a URL or QR code so curious locals can follow along before you open. Phrases like Join Our Email List for Opening Day Deals or Follow Us for a First Look create an engagement opportunity during the buildout period that pays off in a stronger opening day crowd.
Banners are available in custom and standard sizes to cover construction barriers, large window surfaces, and freestanding display areas near the entrance. Brass grommets make it simple to secure banners to scaffolding, plywood boarding, or building exteriors using zip ties or rope. Pole pockets work well for retractable stands placed near the sidewalk where passersby can read the messaging up close. Adhesive tabs are a good option for mounting on smooth glass window surfaces that are already part of the finished storefront. Wind flaps can be added for large-format banners in exposed locations.
Printing Limitless makes it easy to get Coming Soon banners printed and shipped quickly so you can start building local awareness the moment your space is secured. Upload your design, use the online tool to build your pre-opening messaging, or work with a designer to develop something that introduces your brand before the doors are open. Double-sided printing is useful for banners displayed on boarding that faces foot traffic from two sides. With fast production and reliable delivery, your Coming Soon banners are installed and working well before opening day arrives.
Print Material: Elite PVC Flex Material Weight: 13 Oz, Superior 16 Oz Print Method: Eco Solvent Printing Size Tolerance: +/- 0.5”
Note: Banner Size Guidelines: Banners over 10 feet (height or width) will be printed in multiple sections and joined together. Banner Care Tips: Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the vinyl banner. Do not apply any cleaning agents.