AGAR — the Over-the-Rhine-based creative company that traffics in innovative experiences — has launched a new website called EXPO.
EXPO offers “experiences on demand,” and features a platform where people can pick and choose their favorite curated party parcel to be delivered to their home.
“More than a curbside merchandise pick-up, meal kit service or box-of-the-month club, EXPO offers a complete selection of curated supplies, instructions and creative prompts designed around a specific theme,” says a release.
Inspired by their previous Memorial Day Party Parcel (filled with a grill apron, burger kits from Nation Kitchen & Bar, HomeMakers Bar cocktail mixers, koozies, patriotic decor and playlist) — which sold out in three days, says AGAR Operations Manager Noah Beiting — and Porch Pours kits, current EXPO options are ideal for six people and come in two different themes: Camp Legendary or Wicket Good Weekend.
The family-friendly camp-themed pack includes essentials like a tent, blanket and bug repellent along with bandanas and merit buttons, a s’mores kit and more for $225. The Wicket Good Weekend kit comes with a wooden croquet set, drink tumblers, colorful visors, a bottle of rosé, tea time pastries and more for $250. More options are coming soon.
“We’re going to be adding new experiences on a continuing basis,” said AGAR Director of Operations Kerry Francis in the release. “With this test, we’ll learn more about what our consumers want and what type of EXPOs they’d like to see in the future.”
With the beta version pilot, AGAR is offering next-day delivery on orders placed before noon and for locations within the Greater Cincinnati I-275 loop.
“Our region is ideally suited for testing a pilot like this given the deep bench of supply chain and logistics partners here,” said Francis. “AGAR has the creative firepower to develop the unique experiences and we’re looking for partnerships to help us stock the parcels and disrupt the last mile as we look to grow and scale EXPO.”
Purchase an EXPO party pack, get details or learn more at expotoyou.com. And follow them at facebook.com/expotoyou and @expo_to_you for updates and announcements.
This article appears in The Meaning of Monuments.