LABUBU: A PHENOMENON THAT HAS CONQUERED THE MARKET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM ASIA

15. 8. 2025 Labubu toys are conquering the world. Even stars such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa and David Beckham share photos with them. And the manufacturer’s sales are soaring. They’re a bit like monkeys, but instead of a cute smile, they have a creepy look on their lips. Still, almost everyone wants them, and people are willing to… Continue reading LABUBU: A PHENOMENON THAT HAS CONQUERED THE MARKET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM ASIA

STUDY USA: BLIND BOXES ARE EFFECTIVE FOR GETTING PEOPLE TO BUY STUFF, FINDS STUDY

31. 7. 2025 People looking for hard-to-find Labubu dolls will be familiar with blind boxes – when it’s unclear which doll you’ll get – and now there’s scientific research to prove that combining this mystery with perceived scarcity can be effective in motivating people to buy. The study – conducted in China and published by Elsevier – makes… Continue reading STUDY USA: BLIND BOXES ARE EFFECTIVE FOR GETTING PEOPLE TO BUY STUFF, FINDS STUDY

LABUBU: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

17. 7. 2025 Trends and fads, especially around single products, can make money – but whether they point to something significant about the world (or about how to do business in the world) is much trickier; Labubus are one such fad that invites our consideration – Kantar trend analysis explores the deeper meanings of the toys’ rise. Why… Continue reading LABUBU: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?