Global pop culture brand MINISO set to open second store in Bristol area - here's what you need to know
Global pop culture brand MINISO expands with a second store in the Bristol area. Explore what the new location has to offer.
The Mall Cribbs Causeway has announced the popular global pop culture brand MINISO will be joining the shopping centre’s retail line-up later this year.
The brand which specialises in a unique range of affordable, fun and high-quality products, including trending plush collectibles, blind boxes, plush toys, beauty essentials, playful accessories, and tasty snacks.
MINISO has signed a 10-year lease to occupy a 2,300 sq ft unit which will open later in 2026.
Sketchers, the US multinational footwear apparel brand, has also signed a 10-year lease to upsize into a new 4,700 sq ft unit, committing its future to Cribbs.
Katie Searle, Director, Asset Management, at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “The arrival of MINISO and Skechers upsize comes as we continue to evolve the retail line-up at Cribbs to ensure we cater for our growing GenZ audience. Innovative and growing brands such as MINISO and Skechers are queueing up to join our line-up at Cribbs thanks to us having the second largest catchment of all UK regional malls.
“This shopper base continues to grow thanks to the increased investment taking place across the Cribbs Causeway area, including the neighbouring Brabazon Development which is set to deliver 6,500 homes and 2,000 student rooms.
“As a result for many of our brands, Cribbs is consistently the best performing store across the UK portfolios and is why retailers such as MINISO and Skechers are investing in Cribbs.”
Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer at MINISO UK said: “Opening at Cribbs Causeway is an exciting step for MINISO UK as we continue to expand our presence nationwide.
“Cribbs’ dynamic and fast-growing customer base makes it the ideal location for our next store, and we’re delighted to bring our fun, pop culture products to such a vibrant retail destination.
“We’ve created a joyful, imaginative space designed to appeal to Gen Z and Alpha, while also welcoming Millennial families, and we can’t wait to welcome shoppers through our doors.”