Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Pop Mart reports 2026 interim results with overseas revenue decline
Pop Mart reported 2026 interim results: first-half revenue of 17.173 billion yuan, up 23.8% year on year; profit attributable to owners of 5.038 billion yuan, up 10.1%; adjusted net profit of 5.156 billion yuan, up 9.5%. China revenue rose 47.3% to 12.201 billion yuan, with online channels up 62.7%, while overseas revenue fell 11.6% to 4.972 billion yuan and Americas revenue fell 16.5%. THE MONSTERS revenue fell 7.5%, XINGXINGREN revenue rose 580.6% to 2.650 billion yuan, and plush products rose 60% to become the largest category. CEO Wang Ning said the company will likely miss its full-year growth target set at the start of the year and positioned this year as a "consolidation year," shifting focus to business fundamentals and global channel restructuring.
2022
Pop Mart responds to speculation around food-brand collaborations
Pop Mart responded to speculation arising from its collaboration with a food brand, saying it would suspend customized blind-box business in future licensing partnerships with the food industry to prevent possible food waste.
2022
Chinese consumer group calls for boycott of KFC meal promotion
The China Consumers Association called for a boycott of a KFC meal promotion involving collectible Pop Mart Dimoo dolls, saying it encouraged food waste and excessive purchases. The association cited a customer who bought more than 100 meals to collect the toys. KFC and Pop Mart had not immediately responded to the BBC's requests for comment.
2022
KFC faces boycott over toy promotion in China
KFC faced scrutiny and a boycott in China over a promotion offering collectible Dimoo toys with meals. The China Consumers Association criticized the promotion for encouraging excessive food purchases and food waste.
2021
Customers report unexpected Pop Mart bundle charges and refund disputes
A news report described customers saying that purchases through Pop Mart’s WeChat mini-program unexpectedly switched from a single 99-yuan draw to a full bundle costing thousands of yuan, and that customer service refused refunds. The report also said consumers organized a group to seek resolution. Pop Mart denied the consumers’ concerns.
2021
Shang Xia and POP MART launch DIMOO Dream Traveler limited-edition series
Shang Xia and POP MART released a limited-edition DIMOO Dream Traveler series of tea gift sets on September 6 through Shang Xia's Tmall flagship store.
2021
Cat Galaxy completes funding round with investment from Pop Mart
Chinese retail brand Cat Galaxy announced that it had completed a new funding round worth tens of millions of yuan, with Pop Mart as the investor. The proceeds are intended for store-experience improvements, designer incubation and marketing.
2021
Judydoll and POP MART release PUCKY Flying Series makeup collaboration
Judydoll and POP MART collaborated on makeup products in the PUCKY Flying Series, released in May 2021. The collection included nine products.
2021
Pop Mart raises blind-box prices
Pop Mart said it had adopted a price-increase strategy for blind boxes in response to rising raw-material and labor costs, as well as more detailed designs and complex production processes.
2020
POP MART affiliate takes a 10% stake in Mumu (Beijing) Art Consulting
A corporate filing showed that Beijing POP MART Culture & Creative Co., Ltd. became a shareholder of Mumu (Beijing) Art Consulting, holding a 10% stake.