"Royal Pro Minami-Kashiwa" Opening (News Release)

Royal Home Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka; President: Masaaki Nakayama), a member of the Daiwa House Group, will open "Royal Pro Minami-Kashiwa" in Minami-Kashiwa, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

With the opening of this store, the number of home centers operated by the company nationwide will reach 66, and 12 within Chiba Prefecture.

In addition to home centers for general customers, our company operates "Royal Pro" stores specifically for professional customers engaged in construction-related fields.

"Royal Pro Minami-Kashiwa" is based on the concept of "a store where professional customers can easily visit," offering approximately 41,800 items (※1), primarily tools, hardware, materials, and workwear.

Furthermore, by implementing a dominant strategy (※3) with four stores (※2) located within approximately a 30-minute drive, we aim to increase brand recognition within Chiba Prefecture and provide convenience, striving to become a beloved community-based facility.

※1. Includes items of the same product with different colors or sizes.

※2. Matsudo Minoridai Store, Matsudo Store, Kashiwa Store, Minami-Masuo Store.

※3. Expanding multiple stores in a specific area.

1. A two-story sales floor offering approximately 41,800 items

This store features a two-story layout, achieving a product lineup of approximately 41,800 items. The first floor offers about 2,100 construction material-related items, including high-quality timber such as carefully selected Japanese red pine and cedar, while the second floor stocks about 34,000 tool-related items, such as power tools and hardware.

Among these, approximately 2,500 workwear-related items, such as work clothes, gloves, and safety shoes, are available to help professional customers find their "favorites."

Additionally, we offer 1,000 electrical and plumbing tools, one of the largest selections in our company, and safety equipment such as power tool attachments and harnesses, comparable to the selection at our large-scale stores.

We also carry numerous products from our private brands, "Shikkoku (tools)" and "Wagenya (workwear)," which combine functionality and durability, catering to a wide range of needs.

2. Community-focused initiatives, including improved convenience and environmental considerations

(1) Convenient store location, a sales floor designed for quick purchases and exits