First Look: Muji opens 10th NYC store at mixed-use Queens mall
A Japanese lifestyle retailer is expanding its presence in New York City by making its debut in a new borough.
Muji, which sells a variety of products including household goods, apparel items, wellness products and more, has made its Queens debut with the opening of a new store at Tangram in the Flushing neighborhood on June 12. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the store will anchor the two-level, 1.2 million-sq.-ft. mixed-use retail center.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate this opening weekend with the Flushing community and officially introduce Muji to Queens,” said Richard Rappaport, president of Muji USA. “From the very beginning, Muji has been more than just a retail destination. We want to be embedded in the energy and culture that make Tangram and Flushing so special. We look forward to welcoming new and loyal customers, and building lasting relationships within this community through future events and experiences.”
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Founded in 1980, Muji operates more than 1,000 stores worldwide. According to its website, it currently has nine other stores in New York City, along with two in Massachusetts and one in Oregon.
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Image courtesy of Muji.
In addition to offering more than 7,000 products, the new Muji store in Queens will offer distinctive services and in-store experiences, including an expanded offering of the brand’s personalization program, Muji Yourself. Guests are able to customize apparel, accessories, stationary and more through embroidery and iron-on patch applications featuring more than 300 designs.
Muji Tangram will be the first store to debut the brand’s partnership with Object Sangga, a South Korea-based retail and lifestyle DIY brand known for its handcrafted embroidered patches.
“We are very excited to have Muji join our tenant roster as the final piece of the Tangram puzzle,” said Helen Lee, principal of F&T Group, developer of the property. “We’ve heard the excitement from the community, and we’re proud to know we made the right choice in bringing such a globally recognized and beloved brand to Tangram.”
