Fremont, Calif. — MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, will open its largest Bay Area store on Jan. 17, 2026 at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, Calif. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the new location represents a major milestone in MINISO’s Northern California expansion.
Managed by Phoenix-based Vestar, Pacific Commons Shopping Center is conveniently located off the I-880 Freeway at Auto Mall Parkway. The new MINISO store is situated at the intersection of Boscell Road and Curie Street, next to T.J. Maxx and across from Costco.
“The opening of MINISO’s largest Bay Area store at Pacific Commons is an exciting moment for our center and for the Fremont community,” says Toni Marcos, property manager for Pacific Commons. “This new store brings fresh energy, accessibility and global style to Pacific Commons, creating another reason for families, shoppers and visitors to gather, explore and enjoy everything the center has to offer. MINISO’s wide range of affordable, design-forward products makes it a natural fit for a community-driven destination like ours.”
Pacific Commons Shopping Center is home to more than 55 restaurants and retailers. The 1.1 million-square-foot shopping destination is home to such retailers as Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Lowe’s, Costco, Nordstrom Rack, DSW, Old Navy, T.J. Maxx, Ulta, Sephora, Total Wine, Men’s Wearhouse, and Century Theatres. Restaurant tenants include Gen Korean BBQ, Pho Ha Noi, In-N-Out Burger, Market Broiler and more.
Vestar is a nationally recognized leader in the acquisition, development and operation of high-quality retail, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. With a portfolio exceeding 30 million square feet across the western United States and an additional 3 million square feet under active development, Vestar specializes in creating vibrant shopping and entertainment hubs. For more information, visit www.vestar.com.
Since its founding in 2013, MINISO has rapidly expanded worldwide with over 6,115 stores across 80 countries.
SOURCE: Vestar / Pacific Commons