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The Kintetsu Department Store Group consists of Kintetsu Department Store and five subsidiaries, operating across diverse business segments. The main business segments include department store operations, wholesale and retail, interior design and construction, real estate, and other operations.

Department store operations are handled by Kintetsu Department Store and Kintetsu Tomo no Kai Co., Ltd. Kintetsu Tomo no Kai acts as an intermediary for prepaid merchandise transactions and provides various services in coordination with Kintetsu Department Store.

In wholesale and retail operations, Stern Kintetsu Co., Ltd. sells imported automobiles, while Japan Foods Create Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells food products. Kintetsu Department Store acts as a sales intermediary for Stern Kintetsu and procures products from Japan Foods Create.

Interior design and construction operations are handled by Kinsou Co., Ltd., which performs interior construction work. Kintetsu Department Store outsources interior construction projects to Kinsou.

Real estate operations are conducted directly by Kintetsu Department Store, primarily through leasing of owned properties. This ensures stable revenue generation.

As other operations, Kinki Delivery Service Co., Ltd. operates a transportation business. Kintetsu Department Store outsources logistics operations to Kinki Delivery Service to improve efficiency in its supply chain.

Kintetsu Department Store prioritizes creativity and innovation, aiming to create appealing stores with a customer-first approach. The company's management policy is to contribute to regional community development and continually meet stakeholder expectations by offering a wide product selection and attentive service.

Based on its medium-term management plan for fiscal years 2025–2028, the company is working to evolve into a "new value creation business." Leveraging Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store as its core, the company will strengthen existing operations while building a foundation to respond to changing business conditions. ESG promotion is positioned as a pillar of management strategy, with the goal of addressing social issues and achieving sustainable growth.

As a long-term vision toward its 100th anniversary in 2036, the company aims to evolve into a "platform enriching people's lifestyles." By leveraging the department store business's customer service capabilities and digital capabilities, along with the collective strength of the Kintetsu Group, the company seeks to provide new products, experiences, and services as a venue offering diverse value.

From a sustainability perspective, the company is advancing its role as a community-collaborative department store. Through initiatives such as promoting regional products, conducting production activities at its own farm, and partnering with civic organizations, the company is pursuing growth alongside its communities. The company is also focusing on environmental conservation and establishing flexible work arrangements.

The medium-term management plan will maximize regional appeal through remodeling Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store and investing in the Abeno and Tennoji areas. The company will also redefine its company-wide customer strategy to maximize customer lifetime value. It will advance the evolution of regional stores and expand proprietary businesses to pursue sustainable growth.

To build a new business portfolio, the company will leverage group strengths to enhance food manufacturing and retail operations as well as building materials businesses. The company will promote human capital management and digital transformation strategy, establishing foundations to respond to changing business conditions. It will pursue management focused on capital costs and stock price, strengthening profitability and shareholder returns.