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パイロットショップ

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Meanings

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noun

pilot shop; test-market store

A retail outlet opened temporarily or on a trial basis to gauge consumer response before a wider launch. Often used in marketing contexts. Compare アンテナショップ, which may focus more on brand promotion.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from pilot shop

See also: アンテナショップ