a good day for daiso
Fun Japanese store Daiso stocks up first San Antonio location
Daiso is opening a new store at Alamo Ranch.
So your co-worker got a promotion and you wanted to give them a silly little gift. Or your girlfriend had a bad day. Or you had a bad day and $4 to burn. Thankfully, there's Daiso. The Japanese retail store specializing in affordable knickknacks and home goods is now open in San Antonio.
The new store is located at Alamo Ranch (5347 W Loop 1604 N.) near Target, Best Buy, and a multitude of other big brand stores at the sprawling outdoor mall. It is the first Daiso store in San Antonio. Other Texas cities like Austin (three stores) and Houston (nine stores) got a head start, so it seems likely there will be more to come in San Antonio's future.
"We are thrilled to open our store at Alamo Ranch," said Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA Jack Williams in a press release. "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 the vibrant San Antonio community and look forward to serving our customers with the utmost care and dedication."
"Diverse" is an accurate assessment of the product range, which includes everything from art supplies, to snacks, to stuffed animals, to home organization tools across 5,661 square feet of retail space. Shoppers can compare this to the Danish brand Flying Tiger, or any number of U.S.-based dollar stores, although the international chains tend to be much more organized.
American shoppers have shown that they appreciate these more polished spaces, with some Daiso superfans in the mix. Daiso has amassed stores in multiple U.S. states since its entry into this country's market in 2005.
"San Antonio-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," said Williams. "We currently operate 132 units in 7 states with more states opening in 2024".
The Alamo Ranch Daiso is open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm.
