Fast-Growing Global Lifestyle And Variety Retailer Miniso Selects Lakeside Village For Its Lakeland, Florida Debut, Targeted For Q2 2027

BALTIMORE, MD (August 18, 2026) - Global lifestyle and variety retailer MINISO has signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) for 5,532 square feet of space at Lakeside Village, a nearly 460,000 square foot super-regional lifestyle center in Lakeland, Florida. The retailer plans to open its store at the center, located at 1489 Town Center Drive in Q2 2027. Kristin Perry, Leasing Manager, Commercial for CRC, represented the landlord in this transaction.

"MINISO is a strong addition to Lakeside Village, bringing an engaging new retail experience to the Lakeland community," said Kristina O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations for Continental Realty Corporation. "The brand adds new energy to the center with a distinctive concept that broadens its appeal and gives customers another reason to visit. MINISO's arrival reflects CRC's continued focus on cultivating a dynamic tenant mix that enhances the customer experience, drives traffic and positions Lakeside Village for long-term success."

MINISO offers a curated assortment of trend-driven toys and collectibles, beauty, apparel, stationery, home goods, snacks, and more. The global lifestyle retailer is best known for its "blind boxes," featuring mystery collectible figures with fan-favorite, rare, and limited-edition characters that inspire discovery and repeat visits. By combining thoughtful design, quality, and affordability, MINISO has created a unique retail experience that resonates with shoppers of all ages. The company operates more than 400 locations across the United States.

"Lakeside Village represents exactly the type of retail environment we seek as we continue expanding the MINISO brand across America," stated Andrea Noble, East Coast Real Estate Manager, MINISO USA. "The center combines exceptional co-tenancy, strong regional draw, year-round community engagement, and demographics that closely align with our core customer. We view Lakeland as one of Central Florida's most compelling growth markets, and Lakeside Village provides the ideal platform to introduce our unique shopping experience while strengthening MINISO's presence throughout the region."

Acquired by CRC in 2023, Lakeside Village features more than 70 tenants, is anchored by Belk, Nordstrom Rack, CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX, and Books-A-Million, and is shadow-anchored by Kohl's. Lakeside Village offers a diverse mix of uses, including entertainment, medical/healthcare, fitness, food, and beverage, as well as 46,000 square feet of Class A office space. The open-air shopping center sits on 88 acres, including over 2,000 feet of frontage on Polk Highway, which connects to I-4 and the greater metropolitan areas of Orlando and Tampa.

Founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a vertically integrated, privately held commercial real estate investment and management company specializing in the acquisition and operation of retail and multifamily properties. CRC owns and manages a diversified national portfolio of more than 10 million square feet of retail space and more than 10,000 apartment homes across 16 states, with a total value of approximately $5 billion. Guided by a commitment to excellence and long-term value creation, CRC combines market insight, disciplined investment strategies, and a people-first approach to deliver exceptional results for investors, residents, and communities.

For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.

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