In a ranking of home improvement retailers based on a survey of women, Cainz ranked first, while Komeri and DCM tied for second. The article explains the characteristics of each company along with the overall voting results and survey details.
The survey covered women in their 20s to 60s nationwide and received 348 valid responses. The survey was conducted on 2 September 2026. Cainz had the highest vote share at 16.1%, followed by Komeri and DCM, which tied for second at 7.8%. Konan ranked fourth at 7.5%, Viva Home ranked fifth at 6.9%, and Joyful Honda and Nafco tied for sixth at 4.6%, with major chains occupying most of the top positions.
The commentary identifies Komeri's founding background, store network, highly specialized product range and community-focused store development as factors behind its support. DCM, which also ranked second, is described as having been favorably evaluated for integrating multiple subsidiaries and standardizing store names, developing private-label products, and expanding its housing-related services.
Cainz, which ranked first, reached 100 stores in 1989 and now operates 263 stores across 29 prefectures. In 2007, it introduced its "SPA Declaration," an initiative focused on developing original products and lowering prices. The article explains that its pursuit of consistently low prices and products designed for ease of use attracted support. The survey results table shows the rankings and vote shares, while the main text provides a detailed explanation of each chain's characteristics.