Trendy Asian Retailer Miniso Opens New Store in Gresham

The China-based chain known for its skincare, stationery, and blind boxes expands to the Portland suburbs.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Miniso, a popular Chinese variety store chain, is opening a new location in Gresham, Oregon this Saturday. The store, located in the Gresham Town Fair shopping center, will join existing Miniso outposts in the Washington Square and Clackamas Town Center malls. Miniso is known for its wide selection of snacks, stationery, skincare products, and collectible blind boxes.

Why it matters

The arrival of Miniso in Gresham is the latest example of growing interest in Asian lifestyle brands expanding into the Portland metropolitan area. This trend reflects the region's changing demographics and consumer preferences, as well as the broader popularity of Asian-inspired products and aesthetics.

The details

The new Miniso store in Gresham will officially open its doors on Saturday, February 25th. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 50 customers will receive 20% off their orders, and the entire store will be 10% off all weekend long. Miniso operates over 200 stores nationwide, part of a larger expansion of similar Asian lifestyle brands like Daiso and Teso Life in the United States.

  • The new Miniso store in Gresham will open on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
  • Miniso most recently debuted inside the Asian grocery store 99 Ranch in Southeast Portland in January 2026.

The players

Miniso

A China-based variety store chain that has gained popularity in the United States for its selection of snacks, stationery, skincare products, and collectible blind boxes.

99 Ranch

An Asian grocery store in Southeast Portland that aimed to be a 'cultural hub' for food and shopping when it opened in January 2026.

Teso Life

An up-and-coming department store chain that partners with Japanese suppliers and opened a location next door to 99 Ranch in January 2026.

Daiso

A Japan-based variety store chain that opened its fourth Portland-area location last year.

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The takeaway

The expansion of Asian lifestyle brands like Miniso into the Portland suburbs reflects the region's changing demographics and consumer preferences, as well as the broader popularity of Asian-inspired products and aesthetics across the United States.