Fri, 30 Jan 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

* 7 new Labubu doll shops will open in the UK this year, including a flagship store on Oxford Street in London
* Pop Mart has also confirmed plans to open 20 more shops in Europe by 2026
* The deals announced as part of the UK government's package with China are worth an estimated £2.2bn
* A cut in tariffs on Scottish whisky exports to China will come into force, reducing taxes from 10% to 5%
* Car manufacturer Chery has confirmed plans to open a European headquarters in Liverpool
* The agreements also include deals on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance
* Pop Mart's founder expects the new shops to bring 150 new jobs to the UK
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