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Minnie Wang
Oct 21, 2022

Brand Health Check: How can Pop Mart continue to stay relevant?

In a saturated domestic market, consumers are getting tired of 'blind box' strategies. So how should the toy retail company adapt to changing Gen Z preferences?

Pop Mart toys displayed at a store in Shanghai (Shutterstock)

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