Pop Mart will open at the Trafford Centre on the ground floor in just over two weeks.
The shopping centre announced the newcomer on social media yesterday (July 30).
With a video including the well-known theme song of the viral Labubus, the shopping centre announced the official opening date of August 16.
The opening will be the second store that Pop Mart has opened in Manchester, with the first being on Market Street.
@thetraffordcentre 👉 traff’s poppin’ new store opens 16.08.25 mark your cals and prep your labubu’s! #popmart #labubu #traffordcentre @POP MART UK ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – MF Jum Arttoy 💖 – ช้อปปิ้งกันเถอะ🛍️
The retailer sells a range of collectable items which have gained internet fame and trending status over the last few years, including SkullPanda and Crybaby.
It is perhaps most well known though for manufacturing and stocking Labubus, which have become a sensation in recent months.
Labubus are small, furry figures with large eyes and sharp teeth poking from grinning faces.
They’ve become so popular that the police have begun seizing counterfeit versions across the world.
Earlier this year, Pop Mart had to pull the toys from the shelves due to ‘prevent potential safety issues’ after claims fans had been fighting over stock.
The store will open at 10am and fans have expressed excitement about the news online.
The store will be offering exclusive gifts to customers on opening day.
One user commented on TikTok: “Exciting times!
“Will Labubus be in stock on opening day?”
Pop Mart also took to social media to announce the opening.
The store said: “Hello Manchester!
“Pop Mart is opening up a brand new store in The Trafford Centre.
“Join us on Saturday, August 16, for the grand opening of our second shop in Manchester.
“It’s going to be a very special day full of exclusive gifts, hot products, and plenty of surprises in store.”
Fans from other areas, such as Scotland, Ireland and Birmingham, expressed disappointment at the opening, saying they hoped a store would be opening closer to them soon.