Attention all witches, wizards and Muggles! Global lifestyle brand MINISO's brand-new Harry Potter-inspired collection is now officially on sale at a pre-launch pop-up in Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong. The hotly anticipated exclusive collection, with first release of over 500 different co-branded products, is set to hit the shelves globally in October, bringing fan-favorite characters and enchanting designs to Harry Potter and MINISO fans around the world.
The Harry Potter film and the expanded world has played a part in the lives of many MINISO fans across all corners of the globe. The upcoming Harry Potter collection is set to give fans another exciting way to relive childhood nostalgia and make special new memories with the collection's well-designed, useful and fun products.
The magical new collection, which is officially licensed by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, is set to bring the joy and magic of the Harry Potter films to life across a huge range of categories. Lovers of all enchanted things will discover everything from collectible blind boxes and adorable plushies, to everyday items like stationery, bags and accessories.
The collection is currently making its first appearance at the opening of the world's first MINISO x Harry Potter pop-up on the 4th and 12th floors at Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong. The 200m2 pop-up, which is open until October 31, offers an immersive, interactive and unmissable shopping experience for fans to experience the new collection. Shoppers at the pop-up have been participating in magical-themed activities in-store and receiving wonderful gifts. From its opening on October 1 to October 7 – the Chinese Golden Week national holiday – total sales at the pop-up exceeded 5 million Hong Kong Dollars (US$641,025), while single day sales peaked at HK$850,000 (US$109,390).
The new MINISO x Harry Potter pop-up is just the latest in the brand's innovative IP-themed shopping experiences that aim to create memorable spaces where dreams and reality are intertwined. These experiences form a core part of the brand's global strategy, creating unique moments to strengthen its presence in global markets, attracting both local and international fans.
"We're delighted to be celebrating the pre-launch of the MINISO x Harry Potter collection at this exciting and innovative pop-up," said Robin Liu, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of MINISO. "We are continually exploring new ways to bring our wonderful IP collaborations to life, and pop-ups like this allow us to bring more joy to the shopping experience, spreading our attitude that 'Life is for Fun'".
The Harry Potter collection will officially launch across the USA on October 13 – while California's Irvine Spectrum store will get a Harry Potter-themed area, with the collection taking over almost half of the store.
Following its US launch, the collection will become available globally with special launch activities taking place. Throughout October and November, MINISO's Huaihai Road store in Shanghai will be revamped with a special Harry Potter-themed inspired façade, the Jakarta Central Park store in Indonesia will gain a Harry Potter-themed inspired shopping area, and France, the UK and Malaysia will each welcome the Harry Potter collection.
