Okuwa Co., Ltd.
TTSE:8217782.00
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JP3172150009
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- CEO
- Hirotsugu Okuwa
- Full Time Employees
- 2,068
- Sector
- Retail trade
- Industry
- Food retail
- Address
- 185-3 Nakajima Wakayama WA Japan 641-8501
- IPO Date
- Oct 8, 1987
- Website
- okuwa.net
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- Okuwa Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 8217.T) operates as a regional supermarket chain in Japan, primarily engaged in the retail sale of food products, daily necessities, household goods, and clothing through its network of stores. The company offers a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat and seafood, processed foods, bakery items, deli prepared foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, household cleaning supplies, personal care items, apparel, and home furnishings; it also provides additional services such as in-store pharmacies, delivery options, online shopping platforms, and private-label brands focused on quality and affordability. Okuwa targets everyday consumers, families, and local communities in western Japan, with geographic operations concentrated in the Kansai region including Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, and Mie prefectures, as well as select locations in Aichi prefecture. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Sakai, Osaka, Japan, Okuwa maintains a strong presence through approximately 180 stores under banners like Okuwa, Okuwa Maru-chan, and former Heiwado-acquired locations following its 2018 merger with the regional competitor. The company emphasizes efficient store operations, competitive pricing, and customer convenience through compact store formats and urban proximity. In recent developments, Okuwa completed the full integration of Heiwado Co., Ltd. in fiscal 2023, finalizing the merger announced in 2018 to create Japan's seventh-largest supermarket operator with enhanced scale in central and western Japan; this included store rebranding and operational synergies yielding improved profitability. Additionally, in 2024, Okuwa launched new private-label product lines emphasizing sustainability and health-focused items, alongside expanding its digital services with an upgraded mobile app for loyalty programs and e-commerce fulfillment from select stores. These initiatives reflect Okuwa's strategic shift toward omnichannel retail and cost efficiencies amid competitive pressures in Japan's consolidating grocery sector.