One Piece trading card shop to open at Mall of Georgia this summer
A popular anime IP is expanding its retail presence into Georgia’s largest shopping center.
Japan-based Bandai Namco, a global leader in entertainment and collectibles, is continuing its U.S. retail expansion with the opening this summer of a new One Piece Card Game Official Shop at the Mall of Georgia, located in the Atlanta suburb of Buford.
The 1,801-sq.-ft. store marks one of Bandai Namco Amusement America’s first major brick-and-mortar shopping center locations in the United States. The store will offer One Piece trading card products, merchandise and an “immersive fan experience” centered around gameplay, community events and competitive tournaments. Designed as both a retail destination and gathering space, the One Piece concept aims to bring together collectors, players and anime enthusiasts in a highly-interactive environment.
SRS Real Estate Partners’ Henry Poer and Heather Fuller represented the tenant, Bandai Namco Amusement America, in the lease transaction with Simon Property Group, which opened the 1.8 million-sq.-ft. Mall of Georgia in 1999.
“Bandai Namco Amusement America is expanding their retail presence in the U.S., and we are honored to work with them,” said Fuller. “This location at Mall of Georgia is an exciting step forward, bringing a beloved, legacy brand and dynamic new immersive experience to one of the Southeast’s premier shopping destinations.”
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One Piece made its debut as a Japanese manga series in 1997, and has since transformed into an international phenomenon through an anime series, a trading card game and video games. It is one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
“Bringing a globally recognized brand like Bandai Namco to Mall of Georgia reinforces our commitment to delivering first-to-market concepts and immersive retail experiences,” said Erika Bridges, director of marketing and business development at Mall of Georgia. “This addition further enhances our position as a go-to destination for shoppers across the region.”
Spanning three levels, the Mall of Georgia is anchored by Belk, Dillards, JCPenney, Macy’s and Von Maur. It has more than 200 total tenants.
