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03.06.25 - 01:36
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Is Labubu the next Hello Kitty? Analysts debate the limits for China′s Pop Mart (SCMP)
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Pop Mart, the company behind the hit collectible character Labubu, was virtually unknown outside mainland China before 2024, but now some analysts are comparing its success to that of Sanrio and its Hello Kitty property, suggesting that the Beijing toymaker could have created a new playbook for cultural exports.
Labubu, a sharp-fanged but cute little monster that is often sold as a plush clip-on charm for handbags, has attracted high-profile fans including the family of football star David......
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26.11.24 - 08:19
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Sanrio Co Ltd - To Launch Secondary Offering Of Shares (Reuters EN)
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BRIEF-Sanrio Co Ltd - To Launch Secondary Offering Of Shares Nov 26 (Reuters) - Sanrio Co Ltd 8136.T : SANRIO CO LTD: TO LAUNCH SECONDARY OFFERING OF SHARES SANRIO CO LTD: TO CONDUCT SECONDARY OFFERING OF SHARES GLOBALLY Source text: ID:nTSwz8124a Further company coverage: 8136.T Reporting by Tokyo Newsroom...
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01.11.24 - 15:24
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As Hello Kitty turns 50 her cuteness is still earning £3.1bn a year (The Guardian)
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Japanese character said to be second-highest grossing media franchise after Pokémon is also a TikTok superstarShe sports a signature red bow, her hobbies are travelling, reading and baking, and – despite celebrating her 50th birthday – stands at only five apples tall.Called the “CEO of supercute”, Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu, a Japanese illustrator, half a century ago on Friday. Continue reading......
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