Meadowhall: Trendy MINISO Chinese toy and household store launching with freebies
A trendy Chinese household and consumer goods shop is opening a shop at Meadowhall with giveaways for the first 400 customers.
MINISO is launching a permanent shop after the success of a pop-up at Christmas.
It is opening at 12 noon on Monday, February 16, offering the first 400 customers to spend £5 or more a goody bag valued at £25.
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Other exciting activities to expect include a live drummer performance and meet and greet with MINISO's mascot, PenPen.
The chain sells cosmetics, stationery, toys, kitchenware and food.
Brands include Hello Kitty & Friends, Vinyl Plush, Lilo & Stitch, Barbie, Harry Potter collections and ‘Disney Mini Plush Friends’ and ‘Food Plush’.
“Following the fantastic response to our pop-up at Meadowhall in November 2025, we’re incredibly excited to return with a brand-new permanent store,” said Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer at MINISO UK.
“The warm welcome we received from shoppers reinforced what a special retail destination Meadowhall is.”
Darren Pearce, centre director at Meadowhall, said: “MINISO was hugely popular at Christmas, so it’s great to bring back the experience for shoppers just in time for half term. With an even bigger range of its fun collectables and branded products to choose from, we have no doubt it will be a hit for all the family.
“As a leading retail destination, we’re always looking to bring brands we know our visitors love and are excited about. We’re looking forward to the doors opening once again next week as families enjoy a fun-filled day out over the half term break.”