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A permanent Pokémon retail store is coming to London, the first of several planned to open outside Asia
Video Games Chronicle • • technology
Key Points:
- The Pokémon Company announced plans to open a permanent Pokémon retail store in London by 2029, marking the first such store outside Asia since the Pokémon Center New York closed in 2005.
- Unlike stores in Japan branded as Pokémon Centers, this new London location will not use that branding, and its exact location has not yet been revealed.
- The store is expected to offer exclusive merchandise alongside items available on the Pokémon Center website, leveraging the UK's existing dedicated Pokémon retail infrastructure.
- Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer, emphasized the store's goal to create a unique community space where fans new and old can enjoy the Pokémon brand in an immersive environment.
- London has become a key hub for Pokémon events, hosting the European International Championships and popular pop-up Pokémon Centers, highlighting strong local fan engagement.
