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James Kennedy acquires Alquemie’s Lego stores, launches investment group

Harry Booth

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Disney Store plans Perth pop-up

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Pop Mart’s plushie paradox: The rise, peak, and reckoning of China’s toy titan

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Pop Mart opens first ANZ airport store at Sydney Airport

Pop Mart has expanded to more than 570 stores globally.

Irene Dong

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