Pursuing New Stores and Formats and Opening in Otemachi

「For a wide range of customers, including overseas guests staying at the hotel, the company aims to expand revenue opportunities through initiatives not undertaken before, such as opening a directly operated store inside the Keio Plaza Hotel as a new “plaza” that enhances the value of the stay throughout the morning, afternoon and evening.」

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「By considering the launch of new formats that broaden the customer base beyond its traditional customers, as well as a brand-producer business, the company aims to diversify risk and expand growth opportunities.」

「In September 2024, the company resolved to close “Ukai Chikutei” at the end of November of the same year because of aging store facilities, and also closed “Atelier Ukai Tama-Plaza” at the end of August of the same year upon expiration of its contract. Meanwhile, in September 2024, it opened a new permanent “Atelier Ukai” store at Gransta Tokyo, a commercial facility inside JR East Tokyo Station, regarded as the gateway to the capital, Tokyo.」

「In May 2022, the retail business division opened “Atelier Ukai Takashimaya Osaka,” a new store in Osaka-Namba selling confectionery products manufactured and sold by “Atelier Ukai.” In place of “Atelier Ukai Hankyu Umeda Main Store,” which closed at the end of March of the same year upon expiration of its contract, the new store serves as a new base for promoting our brand from Osaka and has been attracting a very large number of customers every day.」

「In November 2021, we opened a new store of “Atelier Ukai,” a Western-style confectionery brand operating 3 stores in eastern Japan and 1 in western Japan and serving many customers, at Takashimaya Kyoto in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. This has made the brand available to even more customers.」

「In November of the same year, the Company opened a new Atelier Ukai confectionery store at Takashimaya Kyoto Store in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, expanding the chain to 3 stores in the Kanto region and 1 store in western Japan and making it available to even more customers.」

「Under “promoting growth in the retail business,” we opened a new “Atelier Ukai” store, a Western-style confectionery store previously operated in Tokyo and Kanagawa, at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Kita-ku, Osaka, in April of the same year. This new store, “Atelier Ukai Hankyu Umeda Main Store,” is our first permanent store in western Japan and has been performing well, with many customers visiting every day.」

「As a result, revenue for the current fiscal year increased to ¥13,912 million, up 5.1% year on year, supported by the full-year contribution from the restaurants “Roppongi Ukai-tei” and “Roppongi kappou ukai,” which opened simultaneously in March 2018, and the confectionery stores “Atelier Ukai Ecute Shinagawa,” opened in July 2017, and “Atelier Ukai Trie Keio Chofu,” opened in September 2017.」

「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, revenue increased, supported by the new “Roppongi Ukai-tei” and “Roppongi kappou ukai” (opened in March 2018), as well as “Atelier Ukai Ecute Shinagawa” (opened in July 2017) and “Atelier Ukai Trie Keio Chofu” (opened in September 2017), reaching ¥10,664 million, up 3.8% year on year.」

「In March 2018, we opened the teppanyaki restaurant “Roppongi Ukai-tei” and the kappou restaurant “Roppongi kappou ukai” simultaneously in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.」

「As part of its “food-service growth” initiative, the company decided in May 2017 to open “Roppongi Ukai-tei” and “Roppongi kappou ukai” simultaneously in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, in March 2018, and is currently preparing for their openings.」

「As part of its “food-service growth” initiative, the company decided in May 2017 to open two new stores simultaneously in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, in spring 2018: “Roppongi Ukai-tei” (provisional name) and “ROPPONGI kappou ukai” (provisional name).」

「As part of its “food-service growth” initiative, the company decided in May 2017 to open two new restaurants simultaneously in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, in spring 2018: “Roppongi Ukai-tei” (provisional name) and “ROPPONGI kappou ukai” (provisional name).」

「In February 2017, we opened Le Poulet Brasserie Ukai, a new brasserie format centered on rotisserie chicken, in Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. With an extensive à la carte menu, the store aims to serve a broad range of customers, including those who had not previously visited our stores, for everyday dining. The store has been well received by many customers, and sales have remained solid.」

「To prevent dilution of its existing brands, the Company is considering new store openings incorporating elements derived from existing business formats, expanding Ukai's appeal and contributing to stronger brand value. As the first such initiative, it decided in February 2016 to open a new store in Otemachi. It is currently preparing to create an attractive store targeted to open in spring 2017, and will first steadily pursue the initiatives required for the opening.」