Books-a-million Partners With Pop Mart: Iconic Characters Set To Invade Stores Nationwide

Books-A-Million, a prominent US bookstore retailer, is set to collaborate with Pop Mart to make their beloved characters accessible to fans nationwide.

The partnership is scheduled to commence in September. It will be launched throughout all retail locations of Books-A-Million, and will be available online on an ongoing basis.

The collaboration with Pop Mart, a well-known producer of collectible designer toys and pop culture items, is expected to generate substantial sales and arouse significant interest among global consumers.

Kathy Gagliano, the Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Books-A-Million, expressed her excitement over the new partnership. “We continuously strive to please our customers by offering products that are not only unique but also resonate with them,” she said.

She further added, “Pop Mart’s iconic characters align perfectly with our bookstore community as they foster creativity, self-expression, and the pleasure derived from engaging with characters that truly inspire us.”

The collaboration will introduce a selection of Pop Mart’s Intellectual Properties (IPs), such as Skullpanda, Molly, Crybaby, Dimoo, and The Monsters. These characters will be featured in a variety of collectible toys that will be available for purchase by all Books-A-million customers.

Erica Graf, the Vice President of General Merchandise, shared her thoughts on the partnership, “Pairing Pop Mart with Books-A-Million seemed like an intuitive match,” she said.

Graf believes that Pop Mart is at the forefront of a cultural trend captivating fans globally. Thus, joining forces with Books-A-Million creates an enticing space where fans can delve into stories, explore, and experience the excitement of collecting.