The co-op, rebranded as The Kiama Collective, will bring over 30 artisan businesses together.

It will house range of unique and unusual products like clothing and accessories, custom jewellery, antiques, vintage clothing, gourmet pet treats and a charity helping impoverished Cambodian children.

“With the income from the co-op we provided fresh water, education, food, wells and school supplies,” Sue and John Moore said of their charity operation.

“We also provided a year at university for one of our Khmer teachers to teach English, which then helps the education of our students. We also provided wages for 4 teachers at $50 each per month. Having the store has been a tremendous assistance to our fund raising efforts.”

Emily Gough, who opened the Pop-Up Co-Op in 2015, said moving the store meant they could now accommodate for up to 32 operators.

“It allows us to grow, being centrally located in the main street,” she said.

Ms Gough said the set-up was a great way for people who might sell items at markets on a regular basis to have somewhere else to showcase their goods, without the greater expense of setting up a shop.

Nicolas Daoud and Co Pty Ltd purchased the old Mitre 10 store, along with a former printing works and car park sites in Shoalhaven Street, for $8.5 million. As part of the sale agreement the developer needs to submit plans within six months and receive approval within 12 months.

Council will be able to lease the existing buildings for commercial use while the design and development processes are undertaken.

Kiama Deputy Mayor Kathy Rice will officially open the new retail experience on Saturday October 8 at 9am.