BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — With hundreds of stores selling everything from candy to clothes and toys and tech, chances are the Mall of America has the items on your gifting list.
And just in time for the holiday season, a bunch of new brands have opened or will open soon inside the Bloomington mega-mall.
Here's what's open and what's coming.
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Blasted Ink (Level 3, East)
Blasted Ink is a locally owned tattoo shop and the first-ever tattoo shop at the Mall of America. "A lot of people are scared to tat Black people," owner Matt Lara told KARE 11 back in March. "I'm going to be totally honest, just with the melanin that we have in our skin. But I feel comfortable tatting my people."
Of course, Lara's business is open to all people no matter their skin color. But Lara says his team knows how to work ink into different skin tones.
Ebisu (Level 3, North)
Ebisu offers a wide variety of products right from Japan. It is a one-stop-shop for Japanese snacks, beauty, anime and much more.
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors (Level 1, North)
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors is on a mission to ‘rescue people from the indoors’ with products, content and shopping experiences in all of fishing. Their digitally integrated in-store experience offers fishing apparel, gear and accessories.
Moose Knuckles (Level 1, North)
Moose Knuckles is a Canadian brand that provides tough and luxurious outerwear designed for the tundra, protecting customers against the cold with ethically sourced materials and premium hardware.
Tradehome Shoes (Level 1, East)
Tradehome Shoes is an employee-owned, service-oriented retailer of premium footwear including brands like Hey Dude, Birkenstock, On Running, HOKA, Sorel and Timberland.
Rowan (Level 1, South)
Rowan offers a fun, safe and celebratory ear-piecing experience for everyone. All piercings are performed by licensed nurses only – with jewelry that is both trendy and hypoallergenic.
OPENING SOON
ClimbZone (Nickelodeon Universe, North Side)
ClimbZone is a family-friendly indoor climb wall park that allows guests to self-belay from a range of heights and will include over 40 walls to choose from.
Kura Sushi (Level 3, North)
Kura Sushi is an innovative Japanese restaurant with a revolving sushi bar that specializes in premium ingredients, affordable prices and advanced technology.
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions is a 6,600-square-foot immersive and interactive exhibition that will give guests an unforgettable experience. With over 70 exhibits, each one featuring optical illusions that will trick your senses and leave your brain feeling puzzled.
TravisMathew (Level 1, South)
TravisMathew is a lifestyle and performance apparel brand inspired by laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should go hand in hand. TravisMathew offers a selection of apparel that could transition from the golf course right to the boardroom.
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