miniso

Sep 15, 2025

Miniso wants its own pop-star dolls: Inside the marketing playbook with CMO Robin Liu

In a candid chat, Miniso’s CMO breaks down the push for original characters, why its supersized stores are hitting their stride, and how Miniso is reinventing itself from bargain retailer to lifestyle destination.

Aug 20, 2025

Asia-Pacific Power List 2025: Robin Liu, Miniso

Liu has driven Miniso’s rapid global expansion and innovative marketing, positioning the brand as a leading IP design retail powerhouse with a strong commitment to purpose and sustainability.

Dec 3, 2024

Why Chinese brands are aggressively expanding in Indonesia

With a large youth population and thriving digital landscape, Indonesia is a hotbed for Chinese brands. Miniso is one such success story.

Oct 4, 2024

Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Robin Liu, Miniso

Through strategic co-branding and localisation, Liu is steering Miniso towards global super-brand status with innovative marketing strategies and leveraging relevant IP.

Oct 9, 2023

The CMO's MO: Robin Liu on Miniso's unique culture of 'co-creating joy with customers'

As Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso marks its 10th anniversary and 5,700 stores worldwide, CMO Robin Liu takes a page from Lego's marketing playbook to craft a customer-centric brand that stands the test of time.

Aug 22, 2022

Budget retailer Miniso will drop Japanese styling after Chinese outcry

The brand is the latest retailer to come under flak amid a surge in consumer patriotism in China and growing geopolitical tensions.