Popees Baby Care Launches 93rd Store in Kerala
Popees Baby Care marked another milestone by opening its 93rd outlet at Pettah Junction, Kanjirappally, Kerala. The inauguration featured a symbolic first sale, with store owner Kanthi Bhaskaran gifting baby products to twin children, Lakhiya and Lanika.
With operations dating back to 2003, Popees has grown into a prominent baby care brand employing over 2,000 people and offering a wide range of children's products.
Following recent openings in the UAE, the brand is accelerating its global footprint. Popees plans to launch 10 more stores in Dubai this year, with further expansion in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar underway. The company already has a showroom and office in the UK, and preparations are ongoing to enter the Australian market in 2025.
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