Integration of the New “WAON POINT” and Expansion of the Membership Base
First written in FY2017-Q1. 12 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「AEON Pay, which began operating following its integration with the electronic money service WAON in June, was introduced at stores operated by Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd. and, from September, at stores under United Super Markets Holdings Inc. In addition to the Group’s own stores, it became available at approximately 4.15 million locations.」
The common Group payment and point platform progressed through the integration of WAON and AEON Pay, rollout at Welcia and U.S.M.H. stores, and availability at approximately 4.15 million locations. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「From November, we began rolling out the nationwide common point service WAON POINT and aim to expand the AEON Living Zone.」
The common WAON POINT platform was expanded to Vietnam, advancing the development of the AEON Living Zone overseas. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2024, we strengthened a new service based on WAON POINT, which has partnerships with approximately 370 companies nationwide.」
WAON POINT-based services were strengthened at Welcia, supported by partnerships with approximately 370 companies nationwide. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2024, Welcia Holdings strengthened a new service centered on WAON POINT, which has partnerships with approximately 370 companies nationwide, while maintaining other companies’ point services that are widely used in the Tokyo metropolitan area.」
The common Group point platform progressed through the strengthening of WAON POINT-centered services at Welcia, including the coexistence of other companies’ point services. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of new members for WAON POINT, whose rollout was completed during the current fiscal year at stores operated by Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd., in the health and wellness business, exceeded 6.5 million.」
The number of new members following the rollout of WAON POINT at Welcia Group stores increased from more than 5 million to more than 6.5 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of new members for WAON POINT, whose rollout was completed during the current fiscal year at stores operated by Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd., in the health and wellness business, exceeded 5 million.」
The common Group point platform was expanded through completion of the rollout at Welcia Group stores and more than 5 million new members. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The introduction of the WAON POINT service, which can be exchanged for WAON, was completed at stores operated by Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd., in the growing health and wellness business, driven by rising health awareness and population aging.」
The common Group point platform was expanded through the completion of the WAON POINT service rollout at Welcia Group stores. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「AEON’s points were unified under WAON POINT, WAON POINT could be earned through AEON Card use, and accumulated points could be used for purchases in increments of 1 point, making the points easier to earn, easier to understand and more convenient for customers.」
The common Group point system was established through the change from Tokimeki Points to WAON POINT and the ability to use points in increments of 1 point. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With this change to the point system, AEON’s points were unified under WAON POINT, WAON POINT could be earned through AEON Card use, and accumulated points could be used for purchases in increments of 1 point, making the points easier to earn, easier to understand and more convenient for customers.」
Tokimeki Points on AEON Cards were changed to WAON POINT, unifying the Group’s point system and enabling use in increments of 1 point. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In July, we announced that Tokimeki Points awarded for AEON Card payments from 11 September onward would be changed to WAON POINT, in order to further improve customer convenience and develop a common digital platform for the Group. With this change to the point system, AEON’s points were unified under WAON POINT, WAON POINT could be earned through AEON Card use, and accumulated points could be used for purchases in increments of 1 point, making the points easier to earn, easier to understand and more convenient for customers.」
The commonality of the Group’s membership and point platforms progressed through the integration of Tokimeki Points into WAON POINT and the ability to use points in increments of 1 point. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We established AEON Smart Technology Co., Ltd. to accelerate the development of a common Group membership platform, smartphone applications and systems supporting digital transformation.」
The Group progressed from integrating existing membership organizations such as WAON POINT to establishing a new company responsible for the common Group membership platform, smartphone applications and digital-transformation system development. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The membership organizations previously operated by AEON Group companies are being progressively integrated into the new service, and the number of active WAON POINT cards exceeded 30 million as of the end of August, including new members. WAON POINT is a socially oriented and public-interest service that allows points to be earned through health-promoting activities such as walking and environmental protection activities, in addition to purchases at participating stores, and used for social contribution activities such as donations.」
The integration of membership organizations and the 30 million active members were reiterated, positioning the service as one that can also be used for health, environmental and social contribution activities. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In June, we launched the new common point service WAON POINT. In conjunction with this, we newly issued the WAON POINT card, which also supports cash purchases. WAON POINT can be earned not only through purchases at participating stores but also through health-promoting activities such as walking and environmental protection activities, and the membership organizations operated by the Group’s companies will be progressively integrated. As of August, the number of active WAON POINT cards exceeded 30 million.」
The common point service and cash-enabled card were launched, and the number of active cards exceeded 30 million as of August. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「With the launch of the new WAON POINT service, we newly issued a WAON POINT card that also supports cash purchases and will improve customer convenience by progressively integrating the membership organizations operated by the Group’s companies. In Heisei 30, we aim to make this one of Japan’s largest point services, with 60 million members.」
The Group aims to reach 60 million members in Heisei 30 by integrating Group membership organizations and introducing a card that supports cash purchases.