Strengthening sourcing capabilities and product selection through the integration of 改良園 into the Group

「In the consumer horticulture market, our Group needs to further strengthen its sourcing capabilities to improve its overall competitiveness. Horticultural products cover a wide range of categories, each with its own growers and procurement channels. 株式会社改良園 has distinctive sourcing channels for horticultural products. We believe that integrating 株式会社改良園 into the Group will broaden the range of horticultural products handled across the Group and create synergies that improve our competitiveness in the consumer market.」