As part of its efforts to accelerate the rollout of small-format stores specializing in home renovation in urban areas, CAINZ will open the Akabane Bivio Store. Located in a station-front commercial facility in Kita-ku, Tokyo, the store will expand access to advice on everything from minor home-related issues.
CAINZ CORPORATION opened the CAINZ Reform Akabane Bivio Store in the Akabane Bivio commercial facility in Kita-ku, Tokyo, on 22 October 2026. It is the 11th urban small-format store overall and the 7th in Tokyo. The store has a floor area of 71.53 m² and is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
The store’s brand concept is “DIY for everyday living,” and it emphasizes its role as a consultation desk for home-related needs. Customer consultations cover a wide range of topics, including equipment replacement, plumbing repairs, replacing screen doors, sash problems, and maintenance of exterior spaces and gardens. The store proposes the most suitable options, including DIY solutions, product guidance, and arrangements for professional installation. It accepts both appointments and walk-in consultations.
CAINZ plans to expand customer access points in urban areas by increasing the number of urban small-format stores to 20 within fiscal 2026 and to a network of 50 stores in fiscal 2027. Through this expansion, the company aims to build its home renovation business into a service that can provide advice on everything from minor home-related issues to large-scale renovations.
Store details: store name, CAINZ Reform Akabane Bivio Store; location, 1-6-1 Akabanenishi, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Shopping Center Bivio, 1st floor; opening date, 22 October 2026; business hours, 10:00 to 20:00; floor area, 71.53 m².