Barbie’s the muse at MINISO’s first Malaysian IP Collection Store

Global lifestyle retailer MINISO has opened its first Malaysian IP collection store at the Berjaya Times Square mall, Kuala Lumpur, which is a pink vision with eye-catching design inspired by MINISO's Barbie collaboration. 

“With a wide selection of trendy new IP products and a vibrant in-store atmosphere, the store embodies MINISO's Joy Philosophy and will create memorable moments for Malaysian shoppers. The new store broke MINISO's Malaysia sales records for two consecutive days after its opening,” informs the company statement.

Channeling Barbie's fashionista fame, MINISO turned up the style quotient in designing the new store. Awash in a sea of pink, the store features dazzling Barbie-inspired aesthetic elements including pink palm trees and mirrors, and a Barbie fragrance area to enjoy the new perfumes. “The store's design reflects MINISO's creative approach to IP collaboration, wowing visitors to the store with a joyful mood and exciting shopping experience,” says the company.

On the store's opening day, the brand brought its own MINISO Fashion Week to the mall where shoppers were met by dozens of models dressed in pink suits handing out flyers, distributing gifts and taking photos with shoppers. Outside the store, a Barbie pop-up with a pink photo booth attracted visitors, while 50 lucky shoppers won MINISO Barbie IP-themed goodie bags in a lucky draw. 

"We're thrilled to have opened our first MINISO IP collection store in Malaysia. We will bring more stores nationwide offering our signature design-led, fun and affordable products, including IP collaborations and original designs," said Bella Tu, General Manager of MINISO Overseas Directly Operated Markets and Vice President of MINISO. 

The opening of the new store at the Berjaya Times Square mall comes as MINISO pursues continued expansion in Malaysia. MINISO currently has stores in high-potential locations nationwide such as IOI City (Putrajaya), Nu Sentral (Nu Sentra), Setia (Selangor) and Mid-valley (Kuala Lumpur). As one of its key expansion markets, MINISO currently has over 1300 stores across Asia (excluding China), with huge development potential remaining in all overseas markets. 

In 2024, MINISO hopes to deliver a net increase of 550-650 overseas stores, with the vast majority expected to be in Asia (excluding China) and LATAM countries, followed by Europe and North America, spreading the brand's Joy Philosophy to even more consumers around the world.