A CULT-FAVORITE discount chain is growing its store footprint, eyeing the grand opening of nine locations in a key state.
As Daiso plots to open the new spots throughout 2025, the Japanese dollar store is giving rival Dollar Tree a run for its money.
Daiso is a popular discount chain from Japan[/caption]
Daiso is establishing nine new US stores in a key state, rivaling discount giant Dollar Tree[/caption]
Daiso is an up-and-coming Japanese retailer beloved among shoppers for its vast selection of affordable products.
The store offers a range of items for a couple of bucks, such as household goods, stationery, cosmetics, and Japanese snacks.
Daiso emphasizes affordability, quality, and uniqueness in its product offerings, making it a fan-favorite store among Americans since its arrival here in 2005.
The chain, which ended 2024 with 167 stores across eight states, is growing its customer base as part of an ongoing expansion across the US.
Daiso is opening nine spots across California throughout this year in the following cities:
- Aliso Viejo
- Reseda
- San Ysidro
- La Quinta
- Redding
- Palm Springs
- Salinas
- Modesto
- Arroyo Grande
Coachella Valley residents are hopeful that the new Palm Springs store will set the scene for a large Asian supermarket chain such as H Mart or 99 Ranch.
“Big things finally happening here,” said one shopper on a Reddit post regarding the impending Daiso spot.
Other Redditors were likewise excited about the discount chain’s expansion in California, praising Daiso’s fun and budget-friendly selection.
“Cute and clean. Lots of Disney stuff and household goods. Take the kiddos there every once in a while to pick up glow sticks and party stuff for dance parties at the house,” said one Redditor.
“Definitely a very different vibe than a traditional dollar store with a Japanese twist to it. Also has self checkout, which is great!”
ON THE RISE
Despite President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on foreign imports, the Japan-based company is growing an even greater presence in The Golden State.
Daiso previously opened four new stores on January 4 in Santa Maria, Foster City, Apple Valley, and Riverside.
“California has been a key market for us, and we’re grateful for the support of our customers. These new stores reflect the demand for Daiso’s wide range of affordable and innovative products,” said Jack Williams, chief retail operations officer for Daiso USA in a press release.
Daiso’s store openings in 2025
Japanese discount store Daiso has several store openings slated for 2025.
Arkansas:
- Fayetteville, AR – Market Court Opening Summer 2025
- Jonesboro AR – Caraway Plaza Opening Summer 2025
Arizona:
- Tucson, AZ – Old Spanish Trail Marketplace Opening Spring 2025
California:
- Aliso Viejo, CA – Commons at Aliso Viejo Opening Spring 2025
- Reseda, CA – Victory & Tampa Opening Spring 2025
- San Ysidro, CA – San Ysidro Village Opening Summer 2025
- La Quinta, CA – One Eleven Opening Summer 2025
- Redding, CA – Churn Creek Marketplace Opening Summer 2025
- Palm Springs, CA – The Springs Opening Fall 2025
- Salinas, CA – Harden Ranch Plaza Opening Fall 2025
- Modesto, CA – Central Valley Plaza Opening Fall 2025
- Arroyo Grande, CA – Five Cities Center Opening Fall 2025
Colorado:
- Fort Collins, CO – The Pavilions Opening Spring 2025
- Aurora, CO – Village on the Park Opening Spring 2025
- Centennial, CO – Cherry Knolls Opening Spring 2025
- Aurora, CO – Southlands Shopping Center Opening Summer 2025
Florida:
- Miami Gardens, FL – Gardens Promenade Opening Summer 2025
- Clearwater, FL – Countryside Centre Opening Summer 2025
- Miami, FL – Flagler Park Plaza Opening Fall 2025
Georgia:
- Alpharetta, GA – Saddlebrook Opening Spring 2025
- Fayetteville, GA – Fayette Pavilion Opening Summer 2025
Illinois:
- Niles, IL – Civic Center Plaza Opening Spring 2025
- Niles, IL – Pointe Plaza Opening Spring 2025
- Bloomingdale, IL – Bloomingdale Court Opening Spring 2025
- Crystal Lake, IL – Bohl Farm Marketplace Opening Spring 2025
Kansas:
- Olathe, KS – Olathe Pointe Opening Summer 2025
- Shawnee, KS – 10 Quivira Plaza Opening Summer 2025
Minnesota:
- Crystal, MN – Crystal Town Center Opening Spring 2025
- Maplewood, MN – Birch Run Station Opening Summer 2025
- Woodbury, MN – Woodbury Village Opening Summer 2025
Missouri:
- Brentwood , MO – Brentwood Pointe Opening Summer 2025
- Chesterfield, MO – Chesterfield Commons Opening Summer 2025
New Mexico:
- Albuquerque, NM – Cottonwood Commons Opening Spring 2025
Oklahoma:
- Edmond, OK – Shoppes at Edmond University Opening Spring 2025
- Tulsa, OK – South Roads Opening Spring 2025
Oregon:
- Gresham, OR – Oregon Trail Opening Spring 2025
- Corvallis, OR – Corvallis Crossing Opening Fall 2025
Texas:
- North Richland Hills, TX – The Crossing Opening Spring 2025
- Mont Belvieu, TX – Mont Belvieu Crossing Opening Summer 2025
- Laredo, TX – Rio Norte Opening Fall 2025
Utah:
- Midvale, UT – Fort Union Opening Spring 2025
- Clinton, UT – Park Plaza Opening Summer 2025
- Provo, UT – Riverside Plaza Opening Summer 2025
Wisconsin:
- Kenosha, WI – Southport Plaza Opening Spring 2025
Source: Daiso
The four new locations opened at:
- 2286 South Bradley Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- 973 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404
- 19105 Bear Valley Road, Suite 3, Apple Valley, CA 92308
- 3780 Tyler Strees, Riverside, CA 92503
In 2022, the cult-favorite chain established stores in Downey and Rancho Cordova – two towns just outside Sacramento and downtown Los Angeles.
Then in 2023, Daiso opened its 100th store in the US at the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco.
The chain previously established two locations in a state for the first time ever on May 18.
Meanwhile, the CEO of a rival discount chain announced that even more new stores were to open after adding 148 locations.
Daiso is opening nine new spots across California, bringing its fun and affordable Japanese-inspired products to more shoppers[/caption]
