H2O RETAILING CORPORATION (8242) Stock Price

H2O Retailing is a corporate group with multiple business segments. Its main business segments include department stores, food retail, commercial facilities, and other operations.

In the department store business, its subsidiary Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores operates department store operations. This enables the company to offer a wide range of products and services that meet diverse customer needs.

In the food business, Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis operate food supermarkets and also provide food procurement services for Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores and other retailers. Additionally, Kansai Supermarket and Canart operate food supermarket chains.

In the commercial facilities business, H2O Commercial Development operates commercial facilities, while Hankyu Commercial Development handles shopping center development. Furthermore, Ooi Development operates hotel businesses.

Other operations encompass a diverse range of services including interior construction, restaurant management, furniture sales, cosmetics sales, convenience store operations, pet supplies sales, and costume rental services. Through these operations, H2O Retailing pursues a diversified business portfolio.

H2O Retailing is committed to remaining an indispensable presence in local communities while enriching customers' lives. The company envisions contributing to society and the future through creating value centered on "enjoyment," "happiness," and "deliciousness."

The company aims to improve price-to-earnings ratio (PER) and return on equity (ROE) by clarifying growth strategies and strengthening shareholder returns. It is particularly focused on concentrated investment in high-growth, high-profit businesses to achieve a price-to-book ratio (PBR) exceeding 1.0x.

Under "Long-Term Business Vision 2030 Ver.2," the company has restructured its growth strategy around three pillars: revitalizing existing businesses, expanding into new markets, and pursuing new business models. Viewing customers as its greatest asset, the company is reorganizing its business from a customer perspective to maximize customer lifetime value (LTV).

The Medium-Term Management Plan 2024-2026 prioritizes deepening domestic customer and store operations, strengthening overseas customer business, developing new revenue streams, building group infrastructure, and implementing capital-cost-conscious management to achieve sustainable growth.

In domestic customer and store operations, the company is enhancing competitiveness through department store remodeling and food supermarket operational integration. Notable initiatives include renovations of Hankyu Main Store and Hanshin Umeda Main Store to improve customer satisfaction.

In overseas customer business, the company is adapting to fluctuations in inbound demand while maintaining steady sales to overseas affluent customers. It has established a VIP-exclusive service corner at Hankyu Umeda Main Store to acquire and retain high-value customers.

In group infrastructure development, the company is advancing human resource development and sustainability management. It is optimizing organizational performance through enhanced employee engagement and workplace environment reforms.

H2O Retailing values deep connections with local communities and aims to achieve market share leadership while positioning itself as a trusted partner that stands alongside the communities it serves.