Northern Colorado has seen some pretty cool things open up in 2026 so far. Here are just a few of the best businesses that have opened in Colorado so far this year. MINISO is the go-to place in Northern Colorado for Japanese-inspired toys, beauty products, home goods, snacks, and collectibles. After opening at the end of February, the store seems to have found some success with Northern Colorado residents. These are only a few new joints in Northern Colorado that have opened in 2026.