Global lifestyle retailer scaling 8,000+ stores across 112 markets with licensed and proprietary IP
MINISO operates a dual-IP retail model — partnering with 150+ global franchises (Disney, YOYO, Kumaru) while incubating proprietary brands (Gift Bear and Friends, DunDun) — across 8,000+ stores in 112 countries. The hiring and project mix reveals a company in mid-expansion: sales and HR dominate open roles, projects center on store expansion and localized product strategy, and pain points cluster around inventory, compliance, and digital enablement. The tech stack is design-heavy (Adobe suite, 3ds Max, SketchUp, V-Ray), pointing to a business where product visual iteration and merchandising drive competitive edge.
Notable leadership hires: Franchise Development Director
MINISO is a publicly traded retail company (NYSE, HKEX) headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 2013, the company operates a global store network spanning 112 markets, selling lifestyle and novelty goods under a hybrid IP strategy: exclusive partnerships with established brands (Disney and others) and self-created intellectual properties targeting diverse age groups. The company is actively scaling operations internationally, with active hiring in China, Malaysia, South Korea, and France. Core operational challenges include inventory optimization, international compliance and HR standardization, and digital infrastructure to support global sales monitoring and business insights.
As of September 2025, MINISO operates over 8,000 stores across 112 markets worldwide.
MINISO partners with 150+ global intellectual properties including Disney, and operates exclusive agreements with artist IPs like YOYO, Kumaru, and Carrot Street. The company also incubates proprietary IPs such as Gift Bear and Friends and DunDun.
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