BBC Business
Labubu Hype Flatlines as Pop Mart Discovers Viral Fame Isn't a Business Model
Pop Mart's Labubu empire is deflating as sales plummet 50% and collectors pivot to Hello Kitty, proving viral fame has the shelf life of a squishy.
2026-11-08
BBC Business
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