POP MART, the renowned designer toy and entertainment brand, has announced the openings of two new permanent stores in Los Angeles county. The new stores are located in two of LA’s largest and most esteemed shopping centers, including the largest flagship to date in Westfield Century City Mall and Glendale Galleria.
Along with the grand opening of the Westfield Century City location, which at 2,131 sq ft is POP MART’s largest flagship store to date, the new location will also debut a new collection, Peach Riot, from the brand’s first US artist, LA-native Libby Frame. With their edgy, street-smart style and cute but tough demeanors, Peach Riot is an all-girl band certain to rock the worlds of grunge-lovers of all genders and ages. The Westfield Century City grand opening event on February 10 will also include the attendance of Libby Frame!
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The grand opening, which starts at 10 am PT, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Real Estate Luis Barrientos, followed by a meet-and-greet with Libby Frame with a designated autograph signing, round-table discussion, and audience Q&A. The festivities will also include music, refreshments, and gifts. Exclusive pieces on display include the DIMOO Rejuvenating Version figure, one of the latest creations by POP MART artist AyanLuis Barrientos shares, “As a California native, I am thrilled about the new POP MART store openings, and the opportunity to connect with our fans at the Century City grand opening.” As a result of the recent highly successful opening in Westfield Valley Fair and increasing popularity across the west coast, POP MART is continuing to expand its presence in the United States with these new locations.
POP MART now stands at 7 stores across both coasts, having received overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans and growing immensely popular with the Gen Z community. The brand also had a strong presence at key cultural conventions in the US in 2023, such as DesignerCon, ComplexCon, San Diego Comic Con, and AnimeExpo.
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Known for their iconic designer toy characters like MOLLY, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others, POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide. The brand currently operates more than 450 stores in over 30 countries, with 2,300 Robo Shops (blind box vending machines) and constant new collaborations with brands such as Uniqlo, Crocs, and more. With the opening of these new permanent stores in Los Angeles, even more fans and collectors on the west coast will now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.
About POP MART
POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, IMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.
POP MART Locations & Hours:
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067
Hours: 10AM-9PM
Glendale Galleria
100 W Broadway Suite 100, Glendale CA, CA 91210
Hours of Operation: 11AM-8PM
