POP MART, the global designer collectible brand at the intersection of contemporary art, design and pop culture, has announced the opening of its first store in Wales at St David’s Cardiff.
POP MART will open the doors to its store at the city shopping destination for the first time on Friday, 19th June, at 10am.
Located on the upper level of the Grand Arcade (CF10 2EL), near Zara and Sephora, the 2,529-square-foot space marks a major milestone in the brand’s continued expansion across Europe. The Cardiff store at St David’s is designed as an immersive retail environment that brings POP MART’s creative universe to life through physical space and storytelling.
The launch reflects POP MART’s continued focus on culturally resonant retail destinations. The store will showcase POP MART’s most recognised characters, including LABUBU from THE MONSTERS series, alongside SKULLPANDA, HIRONO, CRYBABY and many more.
Ian Ashton, Head of Retail for POP MART UK, stated: “The momentum behind our UK expansion has been incredible, and opening our first-ever store in Wales is a massive milestone for us. Cardiff is a capital city with a brilliant creative heritage, making it the perfect destination for POP MART. This launch is all about giving our growing Welsh community a physical home, while inviting new fans to discover what makes POP MART so unique.”
Helen Morgan, Centre Director at St David’s Cardiff, said: “We’re so excited to welcome POP MART to St David’s for its highly-anticipated Welsh debut. This is an excellent addition to our retail mix that our guests have been eagerly awaiting, and reflects our continued commitment to bringing world-class, experience-led brands to Cardiff. We know POP MART’s unique mix of art and culture will resonate strongly with our guests.” POP MART operates in more than 30 countries globally, with more than 630 stores and 2,600 roboshops worldwide. The Cardiff opening marks a continued evolution of the brand’s retail presence, with a focus on immersive environments that bring its designer collectible IP to life. It also reflects a growing UK collector community and sustained interest in experience-led retail formats that combine design, storytelling and physical space.
As POP MART continues its international expansion, store launches in cities including Los Angeles, Shanghai, Paris and London have attracted significant queues and strong consumer demand. The Cardiff opening adds further anticipation as the brand expands its presence across Europe.
