MINISO store coming to Southern Park Mall in Boardman fall 2024
The Southern Park Mall has announced its latest store, which will be hitting the mall later in the fall.
MINISO, which is described as a "trendy lifestyle retailer" is set to open in a 3,053 square foot space across from Hibbett Sports.
In a press release, Southern Park Mall General Manager Brian Gabbert says this will be the first MINISO location in the Mahoning Valley.
"Guests are in for a unique shopping experience because MINISO is known for their high quality merchandise for the family at great prices," Gabbert said.
MINISO specializes in items like toys, plushies collectible "blind box" toys, stationary, beauty essentials, home goods, fragrances, electronics, snacks and much more.
Memorabilia from beloved franchises such as Sanrio, Disney, Care Bears, Peanuts, We Bare Bears, Pixar and more will be sold at the incoming store.
According to MINISO's website, the idea for the company, headquartered in Guangzhou, China, stemmed from founder Jack Ye's trip to Japan in 2013, where he found several specialty stores with inexpensive products manufactured in China.
"MINISO’s original intention was to enable the young generation to enjoy life through high-quality products and services. [Ye] wanted customers to have affordable, well-designed, quality products," the website reads.
Currently, the closest MINISO to the Mahoning Valley can be found in the Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg, Pensylvania.