Unique Bunny is a Winnipeg-based specialty retailer that has carved out a distinctive niche by bringing sought-after Asian beauty, skincare and lifestyle products to consumers across the country. Founded in 2014 by Fiona Zhao, the company opened its first bricks & mortar store on McPhillips St to meet the growing demand for authentic Korean, Japanese and other Asian beauty brands. Its product assortment includes skincare, cosmetics, haircare, body care, beauty tools and accessories, as well as a curated selection of lifestyle merchandise. The concept emphasizes premium, trend-driven products from well-known international brands while introducing customers to emerging labels that are often difficult to find through traditional Canadian retailers. The stores are designed to create an engaging shopping experience, combining knowledgeable staff with a modern merchandising approach that encourages product discovery. In 2019, Unique Bunny opened a second location in Winnipeg along with an online component and as interest in K-beauty and Asian skincare routines continues to grow across North America, the chain has added locations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Quebec. In early July, the chain opened a 1010 square foot location in the Cornwall Centre in Regina and in August, it opens its twelfth location, a 2500 square foot flagship location next to the Gap on Level 1 at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton. As a destination for beauty enthusiasts seeking innovative formulations and high-quality products, expansion continues and Ron Odagaki and Lauren Yanick at Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services have been retained to handle the site selection in Canada and the U.S., sourcing high profile units in the 1000 to 2000 square foot range.
Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Bankers Hall East, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8 (Ron Odagaki – 403/456-3245 ron.odagaki@jll.com) & (Lauren Yanick – 403/456-3136 lauren.yanick@jll.com)
Unique Bunny, 1375 McPhillips St., Unit 7, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3V1 (204/221-0818 www.uniquebunny.com)