Mall of America® continues retail momentum featuring 20 new and coming soon brands
With more than half of these exciting concepts making their Minnesota debut
BLOOMINGTON, MN — June 1, 2026
Mall of America® is continuing to expand its retail and dining lineup with an exciting mix of new and upcoming brands. From fashion and lifestyle concepts to dining and immersive entertainment experiences, the latest additions offer guests fresh new ways to explore, shop, and connect.
RECENTLY OPENED BRANDS
Banana Republic (Level 1, South)
The return of Banana Republic at Mall of America has finally arrived. From tailored blazers and sleek pants to effortless dresses and refined essentials, this clothing brand is designed with innovative fabrics and expert tailoring for a fit that feels personal and polished. Whether you need an outfit for the workday or a weekend away this beautiful new store offers seasonal staples and wardrobe essentials that seamlessly transition from office to evening.
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty Workshop (Level 3, North)
The world’s second location of Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop brings the immersive character-themed experience to Minnesota for the very first time. Created in partnership with Sanrio, the shop features exclusive plush characters, themed accessories, and special touches like pink aprons, custom birth certificates, and unique MOA-only products. Guests can bring their beloved Sanrio favorites such as Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi to life through the signature Build-A-Bear creation experience, making it a popular destination for fans, families, and collectors alike.
DUCK! (Level 3, North)
Known for its vibrant design and broad appeal among anime enthusiasts, families, and Gen Z visitors, DUCK! blends arcade gaming with collectible retail. In addition to the arcade experience, DUCK! offers a rotating selection of exclusive plushies, anime figures, and collectibles that guests can enjoy along with specialty food and beverage options. This opening marks the largest modern Asian-themed claw machine arcade in Minnesota and has become a standout attraction, combining interactive retail, themed entertainment, and experiential food service, all under one roof.
KPOP NARA (Level 2, South)
Known as a premiere K-pop retail destination, KPOP NARA, has officially opened its first Minnesota location at Mall of America this past spring. Founded with a mission to connect fans with their favorite artists, KPOP NARA is more than just a store, it’s a hub for community, music, and creativity. The brand offers a wide range of artist merchandise from top K-pop groups, including albums, apparel, light sticks, posters, collectibles, and more.
Lulus (Level 1, North)
Lulus has officially opened its doors for a limited-time-only pop-up at Mall of America. Lulus is a beloved women’s clothing brand known for offering modern, feminine styles at accessible prices. The pop-up features a curated selection of special occasion styles like cocktail and formal dresses, wedding guest and bridesmaid looks, summer dresses, rompers, and accessories. The Lulus pop-up offers Mall of America shoppers a physical and more personal retail location, just in time for events season.
Mango (Level 1, North)
This highly anticipated launch marks Mango’s third retail location in the Midwest and first ever location in Minnesota. The brand is a global favorite known for their effortless sophistication and wearable style. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the new store showcases Mango’s women’s and men’s collection offering an assortment of elevated basics, refined tailoring, and seasonal trends.
Mavi (Level 1, South)
The globally recognized denim lifestyle brand, Mavi, is rooted in more than 30 years of denim expertise. Known for their commitment to denim innovation, timeless style, and the perfect fit, Mavi offers guests a fresh and modern shopping experience featuring men’s and women’s apparel including premium denim, everyday essentials, and seasonal staples. From elevated denim styles to versatile wardrobe must-haves, guests can now explore Mavi’s latest collections in-store.
Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles (Level 3, South)
Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles recently opened their first U.S. location at Mall of America, bringing more than 50 years of hand-pulled noodle tradition inspired by techniques dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Blending historic craftsmanship with a modern dining experience, Mogouyan offers a made-from-scratch approach highlighted by live demonstrations of expert chefs hand-pulling noodles made fresh in-house for every order. Guests can customize their bowls with a selection of noodle types; all served in an elevated atmosphere designed to engage the senses.
Roni’s Mac Bar (Level 3, South)
Roni’s Mac Bar has officially brought its viral mac and cheese to Mall of America! The brand’s first-to-market location has taken comfort food to the next level with its signature build-you-own concept. Known for its visually stunning, cheese-loaded mac and cheese and grilled cheese creations, this location has built a strong and enthusiastic social media following. It is operated by Minnesota-born Sam Danna and the Danna family. Guests can build customizable mac and cheese dishes with a variety of cheeses, meats, toppings, and sauces, all made fresh right in front of them.
Studs (Level 1, North)
The modern ear-piercing destination, Studs, has officially opened its first Minnesota location at MOA®. Studs offers a safe, precise, and elevated approach to ear-piercing by combining expert technique and personalized styling in a fun and welcoming environment. Offering a wide assortment of affordable, on-trend earrings and professional ear-piercing services, the brand specializes in personalized ear styling and curated earring stacks that create a unique form of self-expression. Guests can feel confident throughout the piercing process with trained piercers who use needles rather than piercing guns, providing greater precision, safety, and healing.
Sweet Crunch Tanghulu (Level 3, West)
Sweet Crunch Tanghulu has officially opened at Mall of America and has quickly built a strong in-person and social media following. Known for its modern take on the beloved Chinese delicacy tanghulu, the brand serves fresh fruit skewers coated in a crisp rock candy sugar glaze that has symbolized happiness and celebration for centuries. Equally as eye catching as it is delicious, Sweet Crunch Tanghulu offers vegan, gluten free, and additive free versions of the traditional treat in flavors including strawberry, grape, blueberry, mandarin orange, shanzha (Chinese hawthorn), and mixed fruit.
COMING SOON BRANDS
Ariat (Level 1, South)
ARIAT International, the globally recognized performance lifestyle brand rooted in equestrian and Western heritage, will soon open a 10,500 square foot space, marking the brand’s largest-ever retail store to date. This first-to-market concept will showcase riding and work boots, Western wear, denim, and outdoor apparel, blending authentic craftsmanship with modern comfort technology to deliver high-performance products designed for both work and everyday lifestyles.
Cotton & Snow Shaved Ice (Level 3, South)
As the state’s debut of Cotton & Snow, guests will be among the very first in Minnesota to experience this exciting new dessert destination. Founded in 2017, Cotton & Snow quickly built a loyal following with its high-quality shaved ice, organic cotton candy, and locally sourced ice cream. Guests can expect a wide variety of offerings, from signature shaved ice creations like Strawberry Shortcake, Hawaiian Rainbow, and Banana Pudding, to the brand’s namesake Cotton & Snow, featuring cotton candy flavors topped with ice cream.
Giordano’s (Level 3, South)
Giordano’s is bringing their authentic taste of Chicago and their viral cheese pull to Mall of America. Known for being a true Midwest icon, Giordano’s showcases handcrafted stuffed pizzas with a buttery crust, slow-baked layers, and signature cheese made from a Wisconsin-crafted cheese created exclusively for the brand. The menu goes beyond its iconic deep-dish pizza, featuring a full lineup of Italian-inspired classics including pastas, salads, and sandwiches, all crafted with the same attention to quality that has defined the brand since the beginning.
J.Crew (Level 1, South)
The long-awaited return of the iconic retailer, J. Crew, is almost here! The nearly 7,000 square foot store will feature the brand’s signature men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel and accessories, known for timeless style and quality craftsmanship. For more than 40 years, J.Crew has remained a trusted destination for personal style, blending its classic American heritage with a modern perspective that continues to resonate with today’s fashion forward consumer.
Kiokii and... (Level 2, West)
Kiokii and…, the fast-growing Asian beauty and lifestyle retailer, will soon open its first Minnesota location and second in the U.S. The female led, BIPOC owned brand specializes in curated skincare, cosmetics, personal care, and lifestyle products sourced from Korea, Japan, and China. Guests can expect an immersive boutique style shopping experience featuring sought after brands including Beauty of Joseon, Cosrx, Anua, TIRTIR, Biodance, Medicube, and Shiseido, along with trending haircare, wellness, and lifestyle products at accessible price points.
Primark (Level 3, Southeast Court)
Primark, the international trend-forward fashion and lifestyle brand, will soon open its first-ever Minnesota store at Mall of America. This highly anticipated addition marks Primark’s official entry into the Minnesota market and comes as the brand celebrates ten years of growth in the U.S. The more than 45,000 square foot retail location, will showcase the brand’s full assortment including men’s, women’s, kids’ fashion, along with home and beauty products, all at accessible prices.
Rolife (Level 2, East)
Rolife’s first-to-market flagship store is an immersive retail concept dedicated exclusively to Robotime’s brands Rolife, ROKR, and Rowood. More than a traditional store, the interactive destination will feature DIY miniature kits, 3D wooden puzzles, collectibles, workshops, live demonstrations, and hands-on experiences designed to inspire creativity and imagination. As a growing global brand with locations across Asia, Europe, and the United States, Rolife brings a unique blend of craftsmanship, experiential play, and creative discovery to Mall of America.
Sweetgreen (Level 3, North)
Sweetgreen, the popular fast casual restaurant known for its fresh, made to order salads, bowls, and warm plates, is bringing its chef driven, plant forward menu to Mall of America. Located next to Culinary on North, the new 1,500 square foot restaurant will feature responsibly sourced seasonal ingredients across its signature offerings. Known as one of the nation’s fastest growing dining brands, Sweetgreen focuses on quality, sustainability, and convenience, offering guests flavorful and nutritious options rooted in its “real food” philosophy.
The Golden Nuts (Level 3, West)
The Golden Nuts is a fast-growing Minnesota based sweets and snack shop known for its viral Middle Eastern desserts, premium roasted nuts, and imported coffee. Guests will be able to enjoy authentic treats including knafeh, baklava, Turkish delights, Dubai chocolate, strawberry cups, and more than 50 varieties of specialty snacks and roasted nuts, all crafted with high quality ingredients and bold flavors.
In addition to these new openings, several retailers have recently remodeled or relocated their stores within Mall of America to create refreshed and elevated guest experiences. Notable updates include the debut of new prototype store concepts from Build-A-Bear Workshop, Sunglass Hut, and the second location of Häagen-Dazs, as well as updated locations for Caribou Coffee and Games by James.
For more information on new and coming soon retail, dining, and attractions at Mall of America, visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/shopping/new.
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 500 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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