- Business
- Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. engages primarily in the planning, development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of MUJI brand products, offering a comprehensive range of household and consumer goods that encompass apparel including knitwear, fashion accessories, shoes, and bags; household items such as cosmetics, kitchenware, furniture, and fabric products; and food items like ready-to-eat retort pouches and snacks, alongside supplementary services including Café & Meal MUJI restaurants, IDÉE interior brand operations featuring original furniture, accessories, textiles, and vintage items, MUJI campsites, hotels, and spatial design for buildings and offices. Founded in June 1989 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates 717 stores in Japan, including 683 MUJI outlets, and 757 stores outside Japan across 28 countries and regions such as Mainland China with 422 stores, the UK, US, France, Thailand, Singapore, and the UAE, while also managing e-commerce, Shokoku Ryohin regional producer channels, recycling initiatives like ReMUJI and Mottainai Market, healthcare centers offering consultations and wellness events, and disaster prevention programs. Recent developments include the establishment of MUJI ENERGY, an 80:20 joint venture with JERA launched in September 2025 to develop 13MW of solar power capacity aimed at covering 20% of the company's electricity needs and supporting its 2030 renewable energy goals through virtual power purchase agreements; plans announced in October 2025 to open flagship MUJI stores in France, Thailand, and Vietnam; the launch of the 2025 fall/winter MUJI Labo collection and seasonal products such as lime-fermented chocolates and fragrance candles; expansion of on-site solar installations to 25 stores as of early 2025 and a 1.4MW rooftop system at its Hatoyama logistics center; and selection as an SX Brand 2025 by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for sustainability efforts.