This brand will make its NC debut at Crabtree. When the Raleigh store opens
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- Pop Mart will open its first brick-and-mortar NC store at Crabtree this spring.
- Raleigh store will offer collectibles, limited-edition drops and immersive displays.
- This year, Crabtree will see openings of Five Guys, JD Sports and Escapology.
A popular toy store is entering North Carolina, and its first brick-and-mortar location in the state will be in Raleigh.
Pop Mart, known for collectible figures and artist collaborations, is joining Crabtree mall.
The toy store is the latest company to announce plans to open a location at the Raleigh shopping center this year.
“Opening our first North Carolina store in the growing Raleigh-Durham market at Crabtree allows us to connect with a vibrant community of collectors, families, and pop culture enthusiasts,” Luis Barrientos, executive vice president of Business Development, The Americas, said in a news release.
Pop Mart sells the viral Labubu, Skullpanda, Dimoo and Molly figurines and dolls, along with collectibles featuring other characters. It has collaborated with brands including Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel and Hello Kitty. Pop Mart is also known for its “blind box” concept, where the contents of a package are kept a mystery until the buyer opens them.
The Raleigh store will offer limited-edition drops and immersive in-store displays.
Crabtree mall toy stores
The store is expected to open at Crabtree this spring on the lower level near Center Court. Crabtree is home to several toy stores such as Miniso and Lego Store.
In the United States, Pop Mart has around 120 vending machines called Robo Shops, including in Fayetteville and Concord. The company also has 65 brick-and-mortar locations nationwide. Founded in 2010, the company has Robo Shops and traditional brick-and-mortar stores in more than 20 countries and regions.
New stores opening at Crabtree
At least three businesses are expected to open at Crabtree in coming months.
- Five Guys, the burger-and-fries chain, is joining the food court. Look for it start serving diners in March.
- JD Sports, which sells sneakers and sportswear, will move into a nearly 7,000-square-foot spot on the lower level, across from Hollister. It is expected to open this spring.
- Escapology, an escape room concept, is expected to open in early spring. This will be the company’s third North Carolina location and its first in the Triangle.
Dick’s House of Sport is under construction, and big changes are coming to Belk. The improvements to the department store are expected to be completed by the holiday shopping season.
This story was originally published February 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM with the headline "This brand will make its NC debut at Crabtree. When the Raleigh store opens."
