1st U.S. Store for Ghibli Goods Opens as Pop-Up in Southern California

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Studio Ghibli is opening its first dedicated U.S. retail location, a pop-up shop in Torrance, California's Del Amo Fashion Center running from June 23 through December 31. The temporary store marks a significant expansion for the Japanese animation studio's merchandise strategy in the American market, offering fans direct access to Ghibli-branded goods without relying solely on third-party retailers. The pop-up's six-month run suggests the company is testing demand before committing to permanent U.S. locations.