Pop Mart to Open First U.S. Store at Crabtree Valley Mall

Pop Mart, the Beijing-based designer-toy retailer behind Labubu and other blind-box character IPs, announced on Feb 23, 2026 that it will open its first U.S. brick-and-mortar store this spring at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. The move marks the brand’s initial physical retail presence in the United States after building its name through character-led blind-box drops.

Crabtree Valley Mall, a major shopping center in Raleigh, North Carolina, is now slated to host the Pop Mart location as part of the company’s expansion beyond its Beijing roots. The announcement identifies the mall by name and places Pop Mart squarely in a large regional retail hub rather than an off-mall kiosk or temporary market stall.

Labubu collectors should note that the store is described as a brick-and-mortar outlet for Pop Mart’s blind-box character IPs, which means in-person access to Labubu and Pop Mart’s roster rather than exclusively online drops. For fans used to overseas releases or secondary-market searches, having Labubu on a U.S. mall floor will change how local collectors approach launches and meetups in Raleigh.

The company’s Feb 23, 2026 announcement sets a timeline only as “this spring,” leaving an exact opening day open for follow-up; Crabtree Valley Mall’s name and Raleigh location are the concrete details provided. That timeline implies an opening window in the months following the announcement and gives collectors and local retailers a clear signal to watch for inventory and event news tied to the new store.

As someone who has stood in the line for Pop Mart releases and unboxed Labubu figures, the presence of a staffed Pop Mart store at Crabtree Valley Mall will provide a different experience for U.S. collectors accustomed to online blind-box mechanics. The Feb 23 announcement fixes the expansion on record: Pop Mart, the Beijing-based designer-toy retailer known for Labubu and other blind-box IPs, will open its first U.S. store at Crabtree Valley Mall this spring in Raleigh, North Carolina, shifting how American collectors will be able to buy and encounter the brand in person.