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Pokémon opens first permanent store outside Asia in London by 2029
The Pokémon Company is bringing permanent retail locations to the West, starting with London.
In brief
The Pokémon Company is bringing permanent retail locations to the West, starting with London. The Pokémon Company will open its first permanent store outside Asia in London by 2029, with more locations to follow. Originally reported by Engadget.
Pokémon fans outside Asia get permanent stores
The Pokémon Company is opening several permanent stores outside of Asia for the first time. Fans have previously relied on pop-ups or travel to Asia for official retail locations.
London store opens by 2029 with exclusive merchandise
The first permanent location will open in London by 2029. Like previous pop-up shops at the Natural History Museum and Pokémon European International Championships, it will stock exclusive merchandise.
“This new London store will give visitors the chance to step into the world of Pokémon, whether they're discovering the brand for the first time or have been Trainers for years.”
More locations coming after London launch
The Pokémon Company says it will reveal details about other physical locations in the future. A store in New York would follow a Pokémon Center that opened there in 2001.
At a glance
The Pokémon Company will open its first permanent store outside Asia in London by 2029, with more locations to follow.
