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IndustryPOP MART launches Japan subsidiary and releases Japan‑exclusive LABUBU Maneki‑Neko at ¥2,990 on August 7

POP MART established its Japanese subsidiary POP MART JAPAN and opened an official e‑commerce site and a pop‑up shop at Shibuya Loft on August 7, 2020. On the same day it launched its first Japan‑exclusive item, the LABUBU Maneki‑Neko, priced at ¥2,990, limited to 200 pieces with a purchase cap of two per customer. The limited stock is split equally between the online store and the pop‑up shop, with further updates to be announced on social media.

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IndustryBandai Namco Posts ¥1.35 Trillion Net Sales in FY2026

Bandai Namco reported consolidated net sales of ¥1.35 trillion for FY2026, up 8.6% year-on-year. Operating profit reached ¥189.5 billion, and the company maintained a 17% return on equity and a 14.1% operating margin.

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IndustryBandai, Namco to merge

Motivated by a shrinking consumer base, higher development costs, Bandai and Namco have announced a merger.

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