YAMADA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.'s electrical appliances segment has shifted to a strategy of integrating stores and concentrating operations in large-format stores. Area development centered on LIFE SELECT and the reorganization of the store network following the integration with Edion will be the focus going forward.
The electrical appliances segment operates multiple brands, including LABI, Techland, outlet and resale stores, the Yamada Webcom e-commerce business, and LIFE SELECT, which offers comprehensive lifestyle solutions, and uses different store formats and catchment areas according to its needs. It also operates group brands including Best Denki, Tsukumo and IDC OTSUKA, giving it a nationwide store network.
In Fukuoka City, there are 7 Techland stores, 7 Best Denki stores and 1 IDC OTSUKA store, while Tsukumo Fukuoka occupies the second floor. The total is counted as 15 locations, and the roles of the brands may be reviewed in some areas.
YAMADA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.'s nationwide store count was on a downward trend at 928 as of the end of March 2026, following the promotion of store integration and consolidation since peaking in the fiscal year ended March 2023. Sales-floor area was 2,922,990 m2, an increase of 101.7% year on year, with the company aiming to expand its catchment areas by strengthening its focus on large-format stores.
The business integration between YAMADA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. and Edion, scheduled for 1 October 2027, is expected to be directly linked to a reorganization of the store network. The combined group will have more than 2,000 stores, and reviewing the mix of directly operated and franchised stores and regional strategies will be challenges going forward.