HEIWADO CO.,LTD. (8276) Stock Price

Heiwado operates diverse business segments centered on retail. The company's main business segments are retail operations, retail-related operations, and other operations.

In retail operations, Heiwado and its subsidiaries Yell Corporation and Heiwado (China) Limited operate general merchandise supermarkets. Additionally, Direct Shop Corporation handles book sales and fitness businesses. Heiwado supplies merchandise to Yell and leases buildings to both Yell and Direct Shop.

Retail-related operations include Bestone Corporation, which manufactures cooked rice and prepared foods and processes meat and fresh fish. National Maintenance Corporation handles store cleaning services, while Kaga Community Plaza Corporation and similar companies manage commercial facility operations. Takeo Station North Parking Corporation manages parking lot operations for stores.

Other operations include Five Star Corporation and C.O.M. Corporation, which operate suburban restaurants. Ewing Corporation operates amusement facilities and bowling alleys, while Yanagen Corporation engages in real estate business. Hunan Heiwado Property Development Limited Company develops and sells real estate, and Bell Corporation manages shopping center operations. Kumagai Denkou Corporation provides electrical construction services.

Heiwado operates a diverse range of businesses centered on retail and is advancing its growth strategy. The medium-term management plan prioritizes improving customer satisfaction, achieving employee satisfaction, and coexisting with local communities. Through these efforts, the company is developing products and creating sales spaces that enhance quality of life and provide enjoyment.

Heiwado's growth strategy focuses on three key areas. First, the company aims to gain customer support by meeting the needs of child-rearing families, while differentiating through competitive pricing on everyday items, fresh produce, and private brand products. The company is also strengthening communication through mobile app utilization.

Second, based on a dominant store strategy, the company seeks to expand the HOP economic zone. It will strengthen its customer base through expanded store openings in priority areas using multiple formats and community-focused initiatives. The company is also expanding new channels such as small-format stores and online supermarkets.

Third, the company is advancing cost structure reform including productivity improvements. Through enhanced productivity and business process reviews, it aims to achieve both wage increases and controlled labor costs. The company is also pursuing cost optimization through logistics reform and specification reviews.

Supporting these strategies, the company is advancing digitalization and ESG management. In digitalization, it is strengthening information security measures. In ESG management, it is advancing initiatives to enhance human capital and achieve environmental targets.