Development of three store models: 100 tsubo, 300 tsubo, and over 500 tsubo

「For “Store Strategy,” we will harness the full strength of the Group to build 3 store models with clearly defined concepts. Specifically, the 100-tsubo sales-floor model will be a “sales-floor model offering the essentials for everyday meals”; the 300-tsubo model will be a “value-proposition model offering freshness, vibrancy, enjoyment and affordability, with an enhanced fresh-food and prepared-food offering”; and the model exceeding 500 tsubo will focus on “expanding fresh foods and prepared foods, strengthening prices, developing destination categories and cultivating signature products.” We are developing stores by combining these models with our “Area Strategy.”」