Bargain store on the street that competes with Flying Tiger and closes location

A BELOVED bargain store is set to close one of its branches after less than two years.

The Chinese giant – which competes with the popular Flying Tiger – has 23 stores in Britain, but will now lose its Solihull branch.

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The store specializes in household and consumer goods, including cosmetics, stationery, toys and kitchenware.

It recently had a closing sale as it prepares to make way for the area's first Oliver Bonas, which will replace it.

News of Oliver Bonas' planned arrival received mixed reactions; some were sad about MINISO's departure and others were excited about its replacement.

One person on Facebook seemed disappointed, writing: “Is Miniso closed yet? My daughter loves the store!”

While another welcomed the change, saying: “Delighted to have Oliver Bonas in Solihull!”

“Very excited for Oliver Bonas!” added a third.

A spokesperson for MINISO in Solihull said the closure is “part of a strategic optimization effort”.

They added: “While the Solihull store is closing, this decision safeguards our continued commitment to providing our customers with an enhanced and tailored shopping experience.

“We appreciate their continued support, and we are excited to share that MINISO will be expanding its footprint with many new stores opening across the UK this year.”

Although Solihull will be saying goodbye to MINISOs, this is not the end for the store as there are plans to open new branches.

It has signed a five-year lease on its new 1,000-metre flagship store at 100 Oxford Street and has also opened the doors to its largest ever UK store on Camden High Street.

It comes as Costa announces the closure of several of its stores.

The chain has already closed the doors of dozens of branches in recent months.

Costa says it regularly reviews its stores in the UK to ensure it is suitable for its communities and teams.

This includes the closure or renovation of existing stores, or the opening of new stores.

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