Customers shop at the flagship Pop Mart store in Shanghai on Jan. 23, 2025. Editorial Fellow For years, products stamped with a “Made in China” label have been associated with kitschiness ...

Founded in 2010, POP MART initially focused on trendy toy retail. In 2016, its "‌blind box + IP‌" model became a sensation. IPs like ‌Molly‌ and ‌Labubu‌ quickly captured the hearts of young consumers ...

Those walking down Michigan Avenue early Friday morning may find dozens of people camped out and lined up around the block — ...