Menkind — Lord Street, Liverpool

A compact cabinet of curiosities for the gift-minded

Menkind on Lord Street occupies a relatively small but densely stocked retail space where aisles are arranged to maximise visibility of novelty and licensed items. The shop’s character comes from the diversity of its inventory — from character-branded collectables and Funko-style figures to small tech gadgets, novelty lights, drinking gifts and experience vouchers — and from the way colourful packaging and themed displays turn shelves into themed micro-environments.

How the store feels on arrival

Step inside and you’ll notice a bright, retail-focused interior with product zones that change with seasonal campaigns: a cluster of stocking fillers at Christmas, a tech-and-gadgets area for birthday shoppers and a prominent section for film and gaming merch. The store’s scale encourages a quick, curated browse rather than a long-form shopping trip; items are often displayed at eye level with clear price labels and compact feature stands that invite hands-on inspection.

Merchandise highlights and focal categories

Licensed film and TV merchandise forms a core strand of the collection, with shelves that typically feature familiar franchises alongside a rotating selection of trending toys and novelty items. Complementing the pop-culture range is a broad assortment of ‘gifts for him’ — drinking accessories, quirky home gadgets, novelty lighting, travel and tech accessories, board and party games, and a selection of small wellness and massage gadgets.

Seasonality, promotions and practicalities

The store is geared toward season-driven buying: gift displays and themed bundles appear ahead of holidays and sale events, while click-and-collect and online promotions are regularly referenced in-store signage. The footprint is retail-efficient, so queues and browse-space can feel condensed during peak shopping periods; fixtures are arranged to present bestsellers and time-limited offers prominently.

Service style and in-store experience

Staff are positioned to assist with gift choices and product queries; many items are boxed and ready to wrap, and small-ticket purchases make the shop a natural stop for last-minute presents. The atmosphere is informal and geared to impulse discoverability, with a retail soundtrack and merchandising that prioritises bright, instantly recognisable branding.

Neighbourhood context and what to expect nearby

Sited on a principal Liverpool shopping street, the store sits among a mix of national chains and cafés; the surrounding street ambience is lively and largely commercial. Menkind’s Lord Street branch functions as a convenient browse-and-buy destination for shoppers already exploring the city-centre retail district or looking for a novelty gift to accompany a day out in Liverpool.