Pop Mart plots 2026 growth — here's where
Pop Mart is planning a major mall expansion in 2026 with the help of Simon Property Group.
The trending Asian toy and collectibles retailer will open at more than 20 Simon malls and outlet centers across the country this year (see full list later in article), including at one of Simon’s largest properties – King of Prussia.
Pop Mart stores feature interactive displays, blind box collectible drops, and a wide selection of fan-favorite characters from the brand’s IP. Fueled by the recent Labubu collectible trend, Pop Mart has been expanding its footprint, and now operates more than 60 brick-and-mortar locations in the Americas. Last November, the brand made its debut in Canada, with at least two more stores planned for 2026.
“Pop Mart’s rapid growth and cultural influence make them an exciting and complementary addition to our portfolio,” said Zachary Beloff, VP, national director of business development at Simon. “Its expanded footprint reflects our commitment to delivering fresh, high-demand retail experiences that today’s shoppers are seeking.”
Pop Mart openings at Simon properties planned for this year include:
Brea Mall (Brea, Calif.)
City Creek Center (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Del Amo Fashion Center (Torrance, Calif.)
Dolphin Mall (Sweetwater, Fla.)
King of Prussia (King of Prussia, Pa.)
La Plaza (McAllen, Texas)
Lehigh Valley Mall (Fullerton, Pa.)
Menlo Park Mall (Edison, N.J.)
Pheasant Lane Mall (Nashua, N.H.)
Quaker Bridge Mall (Lawrence Township, N.J.)
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas)
The Mall at Rockingham Park (Salem, N.H.)
The Westchester (White Plains, N.Y.)
Twelve Oaks (Novi, Mich.)
Walt Whitman Shops (South Huntington, N.Y.)
Westfarms (Farmington, Conn.)
Arizona Mills (Tempe, Ariz.)
Arundel Mills (Hanover, Md.)
Grapevine Mills (Grapevine, Texas)
Potomac Mills (Potomac Mills, Va.)
Sawgrass Mills (Sunrise, Fla.)
These upcoming openings will complement existing Simon locations, including recent additions at The Florida Mall (Orange County, Fla.) and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (Arlington, Va.).
“We’re pleased to deepen our partnership with Simon as we continue expanding across key U.S. markets,” said Luis Barrientos, executive VP of business development at Pop Mart. “Expanding access to our in-demand IP is a key pillar of our long-term growth strategy in North America.”
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Based in Beijing, Pop Mart operates over 550 stores worldwide, as well as over 2,500 Robo Shops (blind box vending machines). The brand opened its first store in the U.S. in 2023.
