Overview
- Pop Mart will open seven UK stores including a flagship on Oxford Street plus outlets in Birmingham and Cardiff, creating more than 150 jobs.
- About 20 additional stores are planned across major European cities over the coming year.
- The announcement came at the UK–China Business Forum after a closed‑door roundtable with Chinese CEOs.
- Starmer’s office cited £2.2 billion in export deals, £2.3 billion in market access over five years, and fresh investment commitments tied to the trip.
- Additional pledges included HiTHIUM’s £200 million investment expected to add 300 jobs and Asymchem’s UK expansion creating 150 roles, with opposition parties raising rights and security concerns.