New Daiso Japan Stores Opening In New Rochelle And Rye Brook

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Get ready to buy a whole array of stuff you didn't even know you needed until you saw it on the shelf. The wildly addictive Daiso is coming to New Rochelle and Rye Brook next week.

Daiso, the global retail chain known for offering a wide range of affordable and unique products, including Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, food, and more, announced the company will be holding grand openings of two stores in Westchester County on Oct. 7.

"We are thrilled to open our stores in Rye Brook and New Rochelle," Jack Williams, Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA, said. "This achievement reflects the dedication and support of our customers who have embraced Daiso's unique concept and diverse product range. We are excited to provide an exceptional shopping experience to these vibrant communities and look forward to serving our customers with the utmost care and dedication."

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Daiso, based in Hiroshima, Japan, is a popular general merchandise store with a dedicated following. The chain, with over 5,000 stores in over 25 countries, is known for offering an eclectic, but practical, design-focused mix of more than 100,000 products and 40,000 product lines. Think Ikea meets the dollar store.

Daiso's merchandise has an international reputation of high quality with a competitive pricing strategy. Daiso designs and manufactures many of their products themselves. Stores typically carry $1.75 products spanning holiday decor, party favors, storage solutions, kitchenware, beauty supplies, stationery, gift wrap, greeting cards, pet supplies, gardening items, electronics, snacks, toys and school/craft supplies. While the majority of items are priced at $1.75, some items may sell for slightly more. The company says that there is something new to find with every visit.

Daiso products are also famous, in part, due to being the subject of social media "haul" videos for everything from cosmetics application to craft, slime and baking videos. Daiso store grand openings are known to draw lines that snake around the building.

After opening its first U.S. store in Seattle back in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded across the country. Other New York Daiso locations include: Scarsdale, Flushing, Rego Park, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

"New York based Daiso customers have shown us through our online business and social media their desire for us to have more stores within the state, influencing our immediate growth strategy in this region," John Clarke, Chief Development Officer for Daiso USA, said. "We currently operate 105 units in 7 states with more states opening in 2024."

On both Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, the first 100 customers to shop at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center and Shoprite Plaza location, spending a minimum of $30 will receive an exclusive tote bag and plushie. Daiso says that these special offerings are their way of expressing gratitude to their loyal customers and welcoming new shoppers to the Daiso community.

Daiso invites customers to join in the celebration. Both the Rye Ridge Shopping Center and Shoprite Plaza Daiso locations will be open daily from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.