MINISO signs at Cribbs as Skechers set to upsize

MINISO is set to join the retail lineup at Cribbs Mall, as Skechers invests in an upsize at the Bristol shopping centre.

The pop culture retailer has signed a 10-year lease for a 2,300 sq ft unit, which will open later this year. The store will offer a range of products including plush collectibles and toys, blind boxes, beauty products, accessories, and snacks.

Meanwhile, footwear retailer Skechers is set to upsize to a new 4,700 sq ft unit after signing a 10-year lease. This follows significant upgrades at Cribbs Mall from the likes of Mango, H&M, and River Island, alongside the arrivals of AllSaints and Animal last year.

Katie Searle, director of asset management at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “The arrival of MINISO and Skechers upsize comes as we continue to evolve the retail line-up at Cribbs to ensure we cater for our growing GenZ audience. Innovative and growing brands such as MINISO and Skechers are queueing up to join our line-up at Cribbs thanks to us having the second largest catchment of all UK regional malls.

“This shopper base continues to grow thanks to the increased investment taking place across the Cribbs Causeway area, including the neighbouring Brabazon Development which is set to deliver 6,500 homes and 2,000 student rooms. As a result for many of our brands, Cribbs is consistently the best performing store across the UK portfolios and is why retailers such as MINISO and Skechers are investing in Cribbs.”

Saad Usman, chief operating officer at MINISO UK, said: “Opening at Cribbs Causeway is an exciting step for MINISO UK as we continue to expand our presence nationwide. Cribbs’ dynamic and fast-growing customer base makes it the ideal location for our next store, and we’re delighted to bring our fun, pop culture products to such a vibrant retail destination. We’ve created a joyful, imaginative space designed to appeal to Gen Z and Alpha, while also welcoming Millennial families, and we can’t wait to welcome shoppers through our doors.”

Sovereign Centros from CBRE provide asset management services across Cribbs on behalf of M&G Real Estate, while Time Retail Partners and Cushman & Wakefield are retained letting agents for the centre, with Green & Partners retained in the leasing advisory role.