International toy retailer, POP MART, to open largest UK store in Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE is set to welcome international toy retailer, POP MART, marking the brand’s biggest UK store to date and Liverpool debut.

Joining Liverpool ONE’s upper South John Street, POP MART’s newest addition will span 6,200 sq ft and will be situated close to fellow design-led lifestyle brands, KENJI and MINISO. The store will stock the brand’s viral and collectable variety of blind boxes, spanning a range of popular POP MART only characters that include the likes of Hirono, Crybaby, Peach Riot, Kubo, Skullpanda, and the highly coveted, sell-out ranges of The Monsters, more commonly known as ‘Labubus’.

Rob Deacon, Director of Asset Management at Liverpool ONE – Landsec, commented:

“With regular sell-out product launches, POP MART has proven a viral sensation, and the store is set to appeal to a wide range of consumers across the North West. The brand launching its biggest UK store yet will provide yet another distinct point of difference to the destination, reinforcing Liverpool ONE’s position as a go-to location for globally renowned brands and one of the leading retail and entertainment destinations in the UK.”

Peter Shipman, Managing Director of Europe at POP MART, added:

“We’re working hard to extend POP MART to leading locations across the UK, and when it came to our next launch, Liverpool ONE was the clear choice. Liverpool is my hometown, so I’m especially excited about this opening. We know we will be welcomed with open arms, and we can’t wait to deliver products featuring the characters our customers know and love to a whole new city.”

POP MART continues a run of signings and openings at Liverpool ONE, with the destination celebrating its busiest year for store launches since 2008.  Last month, MINISO made its Liverpool debut in a 3,000 sq ft store, following the long-awaited arrivals of Sephora, TFG London and Uniqlo.  In total, Liverpool ONE is set to welcome over 25 brands totalling more than 100,000 sq ft in 2025, reflecting the strength of demand from occupiers and consumers alike.

CBRE, Colliers and Time Retail Partners acted for Liverpool ONE. Cushman & Wakefield represented POP MART.  

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