- CEO
- Kensuke Konaka
- Full Time Employees
- 1,882
- Sector
- Retail trade
- Industry
- Apparel/Footwear retail
- Address
- 517 Shinano-cho Yokohama KN Japan 244-0801
- IPO Date
- Mar 1, 1996
- Business
- Konaka Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the sale and manufacturing of men's clothing and related products. The company operates through three main segments: Fashion Business, Food Service Business, and Education Business. Its Fashion Business segment encompasses the planning, manufacturing, and retail sales of men's and women's clothing under multiple brand names including Konaka, Futata, SUIT SELECT, and FUTATA THE FLAG. This segment offers a wide range of products such as suits, formal suits, easy-to-order coats, jackets, bottoms, outerwear, casual shirts, ties, underwear, shoes, bags, jewelry, and accessories. The Food Service Business segment operates restaurants, notably under the Bakery Restaurant Saint Marc brand. The Education Business segment runs educational programs including Kids Duo and Kids Duo International, providing curriculum and learning services. Konaka was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
Recent major changes include the acquisition of the remaining 40.9% stake in Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited, completed in June 2024, making Samantha Thavasa a wholly owned subsidiary of Konaka while retaining its brand name. This acquisition expands Konaka's presence in the fashion goods manufacturing and sales market, complementing its menswear business. Additionally, the company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and brand portfolio within Japan. Konaka is also actively pursuing medium- to long-term business strategies aiming to enhance its profit structure through streamlining, business reforms, and capital investments, particularly targeting growth in its food products and e-commerce segments. The company reported consolidated net sales of approximately ¥62 billion in fiscal year 2024 and maintains a strategy of sustainable growth and business diversification within Japan.
Konaka serves primarily the Japanese market, operating numerous specialty stores nationwide, and targets both individual consumers and corporate clients through its diversified business segments. The company focuses on men's fashion but extends its scope through strategic acquisitions and development in food services and education sectors, positioning itself as a multifaceted retail and service company within Japan.
This comprehensive strategy and recent acquisition highlight Konaka's commitment to strengthening its market position in fashion retail while diversifying into complementary business areas for sustainable growth.