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Daiso to open its second location in the Valley; here's what we know

The new storefront will open its doors this Saturday
Daiso to open second location in Arizona this September.
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MESA, AZ — Daiso is expanding in the Valley; the business is headed to Mesa!

The new storefront will open its doors this Saturday, September 23. The first 100 customers to spend at least $30 either Saturday or Sunday will receive an “exclusive tote bag and a plushie.”

“Arizona-based Daiso customers have shown us through our online business and social media their desire for us to have more stores within the state, influencing our immediate growth strategy in this region,” said John Clarke, chief development officer for Daiso USA, in a news release sent to ABC15.

Products inside the Mesa Daiso location.
Products inside the Mesa Daiso location.

Daiso earlier this year opened its first Arizona location in Chandler. This second storefront is said to be 5,340 square feet and will be a variety store with a wide selection of Japanese-inspired home decor, food, and more.

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“So, what you'll find when you first walk in, we've got a great seasonal section. So we offer those Japanese inspired seasonal items that will lead you into our store and then you'll go into our character section, we've got wonderful food section off to the right, and then you go back into their home and good and then followed up by the pet section to the back of the store,” said Don Mastriona, Daiso’s Regional Director for the Southwest area, to ABC15 Arizona. “What you can experience when you first walk into a die, so is a welcome to Daiso… from one of our friendly associates. Everything and all the decisions that we make for that customer experience… are with that customer in mind.”

 

Seasonal items at the Mesa Daiso location.
Seasonal items at the Mesa Daiso location.

"We are excited to provide an exceptional shopping experience to the vibrant Mesa community and look forward to serving our customers with the utmost care and dedication,” said Jack Williams, chief retail operations officer for Daiso USA.

At Daiso you’ll find Disney, Sanrio and several popular characters!
At Daiso you’ll find Disney, Sanrio and several popular characters!

IF YOU GO

  • Grand opening: Saturday, September 23, at 10 a.m.
  • Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Location: Mesa Main Marketplace [1911 W Main St. #7]

FYI, HERE’S WHAT’S NEXT

As Daiso gets ready to open its doors in Mesa this week, the popular Japanese discount store is striving for continuous expansion in the Valley…. it’s now headed to Glendale!Click here to know where and when this third location will open.

*The video in the player above showcases some of the best things to do in the Valley, new entertainment ventures, and more. Read more about it, right here.