HKPop Mart International, a Chinese toymaker, expanded its global presence by opening a new store on Sentosa Island in Singapore, alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert outlet. This move follows a period of slower domestic sales and normalized demand after a strong IP cycle in 2025. Analysts noted that improved inventory availability has reduced the scarcity-driven traffic that previously fueled the brand's success. The new two-story location features both Pop Mart and Pop Bakery, positioned opposite Universal Studios Singapore. Senior analyst Jeff Zhang highlighted the potential for further international expansion, particularly in underpenetrated markets like North America and Europe, while noting that revenue growth is expected to decelerate in the second half of 2026 due to a high base effect.
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