The trends among the top 1–5 companies in the 2026 home improvement retailer sales rankings, and the timing of the announcement for rank 6 and below, are outlined. The report also presents speculation that the top 3 companies, which hold the same rankings as the previous year, have surpassed ¥500 billion in sales.
The full Top 10 of the 2026 home improvement retailer sales rankings is scheduled to be released, with ranks 6 and below expected to be announced on 24 September. At present, it has been pointed out that the top 3 companies have surpassed ¥500 billion in sales.
The programme's commentary covered 3 major trends: declining profit margins, slower store expansion, and consolidation by major industry players. It also touched on the market size compared with drugstores and consumer electronics retailers, as well as the possibility of further industry realignment.
カインズ is conducting labor-saving trials at next-generation stores and working to improve productivity, コーナン商事 continues to lead the professional business, and DCMホールディングス is rolling out its DIY experience-based stores and pursuing the acquisition of Home Tech.