Minnesota's Mall of America is one of the most recognizable shopping destinations on the planet, and it keeps proving why. USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards recently ranked the Bloomington mall as the second-best shopping center in the entire country.

Right now, the mall is in the middle of one of its busiest retail expansions in recent memory.

A wave of new stores and restaurants has recently opened, and there are still seven more on the way. Here's a look at what's new and what's coming soon at the Mall of America.

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What's Already Open

The following new stores and restaurants have recently opened their doors at the Mall of America:

  • Banana Republic (114 South Avenue) - The classic American fashion brand offers elevated essentials for men and women, from tailored workwear to weekend staples.
  • KPOP Nara (282 South Avenue) - Minnesota's first KPOP Nara brings an immersive K-pop retail experience to MOA, with official merchandise, albums, apparel, and collectibles from top K-pop groups.
  • Roni's Mac Bar (392 South Avenue) - The Texas-based build-your-own macaroni and cheese chain went viral on TikTok and has now landed at the Mall of America.
  • Mango (178 North Garden) - The internationally beloved Spanish fashion brand opens its first-ever Minnesota location here, spanning more than 10,000 square feet of women's, men's, and children's apparel.
  • Sweet Crunch Tanghulu (384 West Market) - The trendy Chinese candied fruit snack that took social media by storm now has a permanent home at MOA.
  • DUCK! (342 Central Parkway) - The largest claw machine arcade in Minnesota, featuring Japanese-themed Gacha games in an Asian-inspired entertainment venue that opened in March 2026.
  • Casper (221 North Garden) - The beloved sleep brand brings its mattresses, pillows, and bedding to MOA for an in-person try-before-you-buy experience.
  • Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty & Friends Workshop (380 North Garden) - A special collaboration concept combining the beloved Build-A-Bear experience with the iconic Hello Kitty universe.
  • Mavi (108 South Avenue) - The sustainable denim and lifestyle brand known for premium, responsibly sourced materials and timeless fits.
  • Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodle (344 South Avenue) - Making its U.S. debut at MOA, this Lanzhou-style noodle restaurant features live, made-to-order noodle-pulling and bold, slow-simmered broths.
  • MINISO (212 East Broadway) - The Chinese lifestyle brand known for trendy toys, beauty, accessories, and viral collaborations with Disney, Sanrio, and Barbie.
  • Arabian Oud (292 West Market) - The luxury Middle Eastern fragrance brand makes its Minnesota debut with perfumes, oils, and incense.
  • CardVault by Tom Brady (125 East Broadway) - The sports card and collectibles retailer backed by the NFL legend.
  • OG Zaza (335 Central Parkway) - New Haven-style fast-fired pizza in the food court.
  • POP MART (119 North Garden) - Minnesota's only POP MART location, bringing the globally popular designer toys and blind-box collectibles brand, home of viral characters like Labubu, to the state for the first time.

Coming Soon To Mall of America

If all that weren't enough, there's even more excitement on the way for shoppers from Minnesota and beyond.

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Here are seven more stores and restaurants that are officially on their way, including the return of a favorite for men's and women's apparel and accessories:

  • Giordano's (346 South Avenue) - The iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza institution is bringing its famous stuffed pies to Bloomington.
  • Sweetgreen (316 North Garden) - The fast-casual salad and grain bowl chain focused on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
  • Primark (143 East Broadway) - One of the most anticipated openings on this list. The international fashion and lifestyle retailer is opening its first-ever Minnesota location at MOA - a more than 45,000-square-foot store offering trend-forward men's, women's, and kids' clothing, along with home and beauty at accessible prices.
  • J. Crew (112 South Avenue) - The iconic American fashion brand is making a return to the Mall of America, bringing its signature men's and women's apparel and accessories back to the mall.
  • Studs (125 North Garden) - The modern piercing studio and jewelry brand known for making ear piercing a stylish, accessible experience.
  • Cotton & Snow Shaved Ice (336 South Avenue) - Fluffy, snow-style shaved ice in a wide range of flavors, a sweet addition to the mall's growing dessert lineup.
  • Lulus (102 North Garden) - The popular online fashion brand known for occasion wear, dresses, and on-trend women's styles is opening its first brick-and-mortar location at MOA.

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For the full and most current list, visit the Mall of America's New + Coming Soon page.

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