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San Francisco Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Viral Labubu craze is coming to S.F.'s Union Square with new Pop Mart store. Here's when
Pop Mart, maker of the viral Labubu dolls, is opening a new location in San Francisco's Union Square in the 'late third quarter' of this year, the company confirmed. The store at 200 Powell St. will be the massively popular retailer's second in the city. A location in Stonestown Galleria draws lines every week for new product releases. Thanks in part to social media and word of mouth, Labubu doll sales have boomed. The fluffy, rabbit-eared monsters have been called both 'ugly and cute.' Pop Mart regularly releases new themed dolls and many are sold in 'blind boxes' with a range of possible dolls, including rare ones, which can sell for hundreds of dollars. Stonestown landlord Brookfield Properties confirmed two recent fights at Pop Mart amid crowding at the store. 'Our security deescalated the situations,' a spokesperson said, adding that Brookfield works with tenants to 'help control the line and ensure a peaceful environment.' Pop Mart also sells branded toys from popular franchises including 'Harry Potter' and Disney. The Beijing-based company's sales doubled in 2014 to over 13 billion yuan ($1.8 billion). The San Francisco Standard first reported the store opening. Emily Bough, Pop Mart's head of intellectual property licensing, said last month that the Stonestown location 'has seen strong foot traffic, often with lines forming for key product drops and popular collections.' Pop Mart builds on an Asian retail wave filling San Francisco's empty storefronts. Nintendo opened in May at the nearby Westin St. Francis, drawing lines for its Switch 2 release. Pop Mart also has a store in Westfield Valley Fair.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mango Fest 2.0: A Culinary and Cultural Celebration in Gurugram
Brookfield Properties hosted the Mango Fest 2.0 at one of its marquee mixed use developments, Worldmark Gurugram recentlu. The festival was aboutbringing together food, culture, and community and more. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event featured over 100 rare and regional mango varieties. These were presented in a walk-through 'living museum' that included trivia and stories about the fruit. Visitors explored a wide range of mango-based dishes and drinks, from traditional Indian options to global fusion recipes. The venue also offered tropical-themed décor, interactive installations, and curated food stalls. A key attraction of the event was the Mango MasterChef Challenge, where participants created original dishes using mango as the main ingredient. The entries were judged by food influencers on taste, creativity, and presentation. Winners received appreciation from the audience and online recognition. An AI-powered experience titled 'Know Your Mango Persona' was also part of the event. It allowed attendees to take selfies and answer prompts to discover which mango variety matched their personality — such as Alphonso the Leader or Langda the Quirky. Entertainment included a live performance by a five-member band, an open mic session called Mango Unplugged, and a Drum Circle Jam that drew participation from over 50 people.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mango Fest 2.0 returns to the capital
Brookfield Properties hosted the much-anticipated Mango Fest 2. at one of its marquee mixed use developments, Worldmark Gurugram Brookfield Properties hosted the Mango Fest 2.0 at one of its marquee mixed use developments, Worldmark Gurugram recentlu. The festival was aboutbringing together food, culture, and community and more. The event featured over 100 rare and regional mango varieties. These were presented in a walk-through 'living museum' that included trivia and stories about the fruit. Visitors explored a wide range of mango-based dishes and drinks, from traditional Indian options to global fusion recipes. The venue also offered tropical-themed décor, interactive installations, and curated food stalls. A key attraction of the event was the Mango MasterChef Challenge, where participants created original dishes using mango as the main ingredient. The entries were judged by food influencers on taste, creativity, and presentation. Winners received appreciation from the audience and online recognition. An AI-powered experience titled 'Know Your Mango Persona' was also part of the event. It allowed attendees to take selfies and answer prompts to discover which mango variety matched their personality — such as Alphonso the Leader or Langda the Quirky. Entertainment included a live performance by a five-member band, an open mic session called Mango Unplugged, and a Drum Circle Jam that drew participation from over 50 people.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chad Stout Joins Universal Parking as General Manager at New Houston Office
Stout, a parking industry veteran, will lead the company's expansion in the Houston-metro area ATLANTA, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Parking, a leading innovator in the parking industry, today announced the hire of Chad Stout as general manager of the company's new Houston office. Stout brings nearly 30 years of parking industry experience to his role at Universal Parking and will oversee operations at the new Houston office, which is poised for growth. Stout began his career in the parking industry working as a valet in college before moving on to Brookfield Properties in Charlotte, N.C., where he managed more than 20 parking locations. He also previously held positions at Central Parking and Metropolis Parking in Houston. "I am honored to take on this new role for Universal Parking," said Stout. "Houston has been great to my family and me, and I look forward to growing the market here." Houston is an area with great growth potential for Universal Parking, as the parking landscape is more expansive than most cities. Parking facilities are centralized around the downtown area, with additional market opportunities around key locations such as the Galleria, Medical Center and Galveston. With the addition of special event parking, like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is no shortage of potential for expansion. Delivering innovative, full-service solutions, Universal Parking is revolutionizing the parking experience through best-in-industry customer service and technology-enabled services. It supports parking facility management, including operations, facility maintenance, equipment installation and support, customized accounting, auditing, and reporting. In addition, Universal Parking provides professional recruiting, staffing, and training for parking attendants, as well as design and functional review services, ensuring every aspect of a parking facility is optimized for performance and efficiency. "Houston is an exciting new market for Universal Parking," said Tim Walsh, President and CEO at Universal Parking. "Chad knows the complexities of the Houston market, and he is the right person to lead our expansion." To learn more about Universal Parking and the projects it supports, visit About Universal Parking Universal Parking provides tailored parking management services on behalf of property owners and asset managers. With a leadership team boasting over 175 years of combined experience, Universal Parking specializes in operating complex and diverse parking facilities while leveraging technology and customer-focused strategies to enhance the parking experience. View source version on Contacts Emily Rioserios@
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Chad Stout Joins Universal Parking as General Manager at New Houston Office
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Universal Parking, a leading innovator in the parking industry, today announced the hire of Chad Stout as general manager of the company's new Houston office. Stout brings nearly 30 years of parking industry experience to his role at Universal Parking and will oversee operations at the new Houston office, which is poised for growth. Stout began his career in the parking industry working as a valet in college before moving on to Brookfield Properties in Charlotte, N.C., where he managed more than 20 parking locations. He also previously held positions at Central Parking and Metropolis Parking in Houston. 'I am honored to take on this new role for Universal Parking,' said Stout. 'Houston has been great to my family and me, and I look forward to growing the market here.' Houston is an area with great growth potential for Universal Parking, as the parking landscape is more expansive than most cities. Parking facilities are centralized around the downtown area, with additional market opportunities around key locations such as the Galleria, Medical Center and Galveston. With the addition of special event parking, like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is no shortage of potential for expansion. Delivering innovative, full-service solutions, Universal Parking is revolutionizing the parking experience through best-in-industry customer service and technology-enabled services. It supports parking facility management, including operations, facility maintenance, equipment installation and support, customized accounting, auditing, and reporting. In addition, Universal Parking provides professional recruiting, staffing, and training for parking attendants, as well as design and functional review services, ensuring every aspect of a parking facility is optimized for performance and efficiency. 'Houston is an exciting new market for Universal Parking,' said Tim Walsh, President and CEO at Universal Parking. 'Chad knows the complexities of the Houston market, and he is the right person to lead our expansion.' To learn more about Universal Parking and the projects it supports, visit Universal Parking provides tailored parking management services on behalf of property owners and asset managers. With a leadership team boasting over 175 years of combined experience, Universal Parking specializes in operating complex and diverse parking facilities while leveraging technology and customer-focused strategies to enhance the parking experience.
