Jumbo launches Hitster pop-up experiences in London and Manchester

Jumbo is introducing two Hitster pop up experiences at Westfield, White City in London and The Trafford Centre in Manchester.

Both locations will run from winter 2025 into 2026, offering consumers the chance to try out Hitster: Guilty Pleasures and take part in demonstrations – complete with giant Hitster cards – engaging activations and competitions across the whole Hitster range. DJ appearances are also planned on selected dates in the weeks before Christmas.

“The Hitster range has performed extremely well since the launch of Hitster Original in 2023,” said Colleen Rea, Marketing Manager at Jumbo Galt.

“We’re always looking at ways to build on this success and we’re confident that Guilty Pleasures brings further personality to the Hitster brand. We’re very excited about the Hitster Pop Ups; they’re based at great retail locations, and the easy gameplay of Hitster combined with the biggest and best tunes from the last 100 years will bring some much-needed joy – and a touch of nostalgia – to the Christmas shopping experience.”

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