Lifestyle and pop culture retailer MINISO is getting ready to land this week on London's Bond Street
MINISO arrives on Bond Street in the West End of London this Friday (7th November) at 12pm.
Inside the 2,174 sqm2 store, shoppers will find a selection of MINISO favourites from collectible Vinyl Plush to adorable plush toys, beauty must haves, lifestyle accessories, and treats.
It will also showcase the retailer’s blind box ranges, and feature exclusive licensed collections from global franchises including Sanrio, Harry Potter, Disney, Pokémon and upcoming Zootropolis collection, arriving to store end of November.
To celebrate the opening, the first 200 customers who spend a minimum of £5 will receive a goody bag valued at £25. There will also be a violin player on the day.
Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer at MINISO UK, says: “Bond Street represents the perfect home for MINISO’s next chapter in London, especially in such an upscale neighbourhood. This opening isn’t just about another new store; it’s about creating an experience where playfulness, style, and everyday inspiration come together.”
“We’re proud to bring our world of design led, accessible products and beloved global characters to such a prime retail destination that also reflects our position in the market. We can’t wait for customers to step inside and feel the joy that makes MINISO special”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Physical stores were a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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