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China's Labubu-maker picks London for European HQ in boost for UK
Pop Mart will open seven UK stores including a flagship on Oxford Street and create over 150 jobs as part of UK-China trade deals secured during Starmer's visit.
- On Jan. 30, 2026, Pop Mart named London as its European headquarters and will open a flagship on Oxford Street and seven UK shops, including Birmingham and Cardiff.
- Following talks in Beijing, officials said Starmer's China trip produced market-access and tariff agreements, including export deals worth 2.2 billion pounds, on Friday.
- Labubu's viral popularity has driven collector demand, as Labubu dolls went viral 18 months ago for their 'ugly-cute' design, with celebrity fans and long queues amplifying interest.
- The investment package will create over 150 jobs in Britain and includes HiTHIUM's 200 million pounds investment adding 300 jobs, plus a Scottish whisky tariffs cut starting Monday.
- Looking to broaden its footprint, Pop Mart will expand across Europe, planning about 20 more stores in 2026 as Chinese consumer firms seek overseas markets amid weaker domestic spending.
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