Global lifestyle brand MINISO will open its first UK airport store at London Stansted Airport on 19th December, introducing its MINISO-GO concept to travellers. Located in the Stansted Terminal, the new store will offer a curated selection of affordable travel essentials alongside MINISO’s popular product ranges.
The store will feature MINISO’s well-known collaborations with Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Friends, and Disney. In addition to its IP collections, customers can browse a variety of lifestyle products, beauty items, snacks, and practical travel accessories, catering to a broad audience of holidaymakers and frequent travellers.
With cheerful pink interiors and playful displays, the store has been designed to create an engaging shopping experience. The product offering includes trendy accessories, kid-friendly essentials, and practical items tailored to those on the move.
Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer at MINISO UK, said:
“We are thrilled to launch our very first UK airport store at London Stansted Airport. Airports are hubs of adventure and exploration, making Stansted the ideal location to bring our ‘Life is For Fun’ ethos to life. Travellers can discover our affordable and stylish collections, including Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Friends and Disney, alongside an exciting range of travel essentials perfect for their journeys. Whether jetting off on holiday or returning home, we aim to add a touch of fun and convenience to every trip.”
Peter Newbould, Chief Executive Officer of Lagardère Travel Retail UK & Ireland, added:
“We are thrilled to bring the vibrant and unique MINISO-GO concept to London Stansted Airport. This new store perfectly complements our existing portfolio and underscores our dedication to providing passengers with innovative and memorable shopping experiences. We look forward to seeing travellers enjoy the exciting product range MINISO-GO has to offer.”
The opening at London Stansted marks the third MINISO-GO store in the UK, following successful launches in London Victoria and Paddington. MINISO’s broader UK presence includes stores in Wembley, Windsor Royal, Bristol, Manchester Trafford Centre, and Bluewater.
The launch of MINISO’s first UK airport store at London Stansted highlights the brand’s strategy to expand into high-traffic travel hubs, bringing its unique and playful shopping experience to a wider audience.
