Manchester’s leading retail and leisure destination, Trafford Centre, is excited to announce that POP MART is set to open at the centre. The doors will finally open at the viral character-based entertainment and designer toy store on Saturday, 16th August.
The new 1,400 sq. ft store located in Regents Crescent, will feature a full range of POP MART collectables, including the most iconic IPs and blind boxes. Fans and collectors will be able to shop limited edition ranges and get their hands on seasonal exclusives available at Trafford Centre. Designed to reflect the brands playful spirit and presence in pop culture, the store will offer an immersive experience that caters to the growing community of collectors and creatives.
The new store opening at Trafford Centre takes the brand’s UK presence to double figures, in line with the brands goal to make its popular characters accessible to more people across the country. The brands commitment to create engaging customer experiences aligns with Trafford Centre’s expanding portfolio of cutting-edge global brands and exclusive retail experiences that make it a must-visit destination.
Peter Shipman, managing director and head of Europe for POP MART, commented: “POP MART aims to celebrate entertainment and pop culture to a growing community of designer toy collectors. The opening of our Trafford Centre store expands our UK presence and helps to bring playful and engaging experiences to customers. Trafford Centre’s vibrant retail environment, strong footfall, and strategic location strengthens our opportunity to access both loyal fans and new audiences, and we look forward to seeing visitors embrace the fun collectable toys and retail experience.
Kate Pearson, portfolio leasing director at Pradera Lateral – Trafford Centre’s Asset Managers, added: “POP MART is an exciting brand with extremely loyal followers, offering character-led collectibles and immersive retail experiences is something we pleased to endorse at Trafford Centre. We are thrilled to welcome the brand to the centre and are confident it will be very popular with visitors.
