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Department Store

MUJI Newbury Street

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359 Newbury St

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34/100
Needs attention

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of department stores in the registry score 25–37.

Verified August 13, 2026

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MUJI Newbury Street — Boston, Massachusetts
MUJI Newbury Street · 359 Newbury St

What AI says about MUJI.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best department store in Boston”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. MUJI Newbury Street was not mentioned.

Checked August 13, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked “best department store in Boston”

Gemini answered with other businesses. MUJI Newbury Street was not mentioned.

Checked August 13, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of August 13, 2026.

What people keep saying.2

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

MUJI Newbury Street offers a blend of minimalist design and a curated selection of Japanese products, including stationery, clothing, and home goods. However, customer experiences are marred by inconsistent service and issues with staff professionalism, leading to a mixed shopping atmosphere.

Consistently praised

Wide range of stylish, minimalist goods
Quality stationery and innovative pens
Affordable clothing options

Recurring complaints

Unprofessional and rude staff behavior
Long waits and early store closures
Inconsistent stock availability

The bottom line: While MUJI Newbury Street features a diverse product range, customer service issues significantly detract from the overall experience.

MUJI Newbury Street — Boston, Massachusetts
MUJI Newbury Street · 359 Newbury St

The score, explained

Why 34.3

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 67% of department stores in the registry.

Scanned August 13, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
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Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
80
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
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Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
78
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
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Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
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What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

3rd

of 5 department stores in Boston, ranked by AI Score.

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MUJI Newbury Street — Boston, Massachusetts
MUJI Newbury Street · 359 Newbury St

The facts

Address359 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Hours
Today (Thu) · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Phone(617) 502-1170

Typically busiest — Saturday

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Questions

About MUJI Newbury Street.

What are the hours of operation for MUJI Newbury Street?

MUJI Newbury Street is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does MUJI Newbury Street accept reservations?

The shop does not accept reservations.

What is MUJI Newbury Street known for?

The shop is known for its clean and minimalist design, offering a variety of Japanese products including stationery, household items, clothing, and unique snacks.

Is there parking available near MUJI Newbury Street?

While specific parking details are not provided, customers are encouraged to check local parking options available on Newbury Street.

Are there any special features at MUJI Newbury Street?

The shop features a selection of innovative products, including office accessories and limited furniture, all presented in a unified aesthetic.

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