Lifestyle retailer MINISO announces latest store opening at Scotlan's Glasgow Central Train Station

MINISO will open its latest MINISO-Go store at Glasgow Central Train Station on 26th September at 12pm as it continues its UK expansion, following various launches this year including locations at Luton, Romford, Liverpool and Norwich.

Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer at MINISO UK, says: “Opening at Glasgow Central Station is an exciting milestone for us. The station is one of the city’s busiest hubs, making it the perfect place to introduce our brand to even more people.”

“From iconic favourites like Hello Kitty to the latest collectible trends such as our Vinyl Plush and Blind Boxes, we’ll be bringing a fun and engaging shopping experience that has something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome the Glasgow community, and visitors from far and wide, through our doors very soon.”

Hamish Kiernan, Commercial Director at Network Rail Property, says: "We're pleased to welcome MINISO to Glasgow Central station. Our pop-up strategy is all about delighting our passengers; giving them something unexpected. With great gifting options available, MINISO will not disappoint and is the latest in an impressive line up of new units at Glasgow, following Batch'd and the new Boots store, with more to come."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Physical stores will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced this week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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