[Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store] First in the Prefecture! New Openings Include 'Marimekko', 'Gelato Pique', and More!
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- [Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store] First in the Prefecture! New Openings Include 'Marimekko', 'Gelato Pique', and More!
- Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store will hold a refresh open in spring 2026, featuring the first-ever prefectural openings of popular lifestyle brands like Marimekko, Gelato Pique, and OWNDAYS to enhance local convenience and value.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 11, 2026
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Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store will hold a refresh open in spring 2026, featuring the first-ever prefectural openings of popular lifestyle brands like Marimekko, Gelato Pique, and OWNDAYS to enhance local convenience and value.
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- [Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store] First in the Prefecture! New Openings Include 'Marimekko', 'Gelato Pique', and More! (April 11, 2026), PR Times
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- April 11, 2026
Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store will hold a refresh open in spring 2026, featuring the first-ever prefectural openings of popular lifestyle brands like Marimekko, Gelato Pique, and OWNDAYS to enhance local convenience and value.
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In our Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2025-2028), we position our regional stores as a 'regional infrastructure function' and aim to contribute to the enhancement of regional value. With this renovation at the Wakayama Store, we are driving store development to remain an 'indispensable store' for local residents by introducing lifestyle brands that color daily life.
1. Lifestyle Enhancing 'Marimekko' and 'Gelato Pique' Open on Wednesday, April 15
1st Floor
'Marimekko' (First store in Wakayama Prefecture)
The design house 'Marimekko', loved worldwide for its original prints and use of color, opens its first store in Wakayama Prefecture. It offers items perfect for gifts as well as fashion, bags, and interior goods that joyfully color everyday life.
1st Floor
'Gelato Pique' (First store in Wakayama Prefecture)
A popular brand offering room wear with a focus on comfort under the concept of 'dessert for adults'. From a reward for yourself to a gift for someone special, we propose high-quality 'time at home'.
2. 'OWNDAYS' Balancing Functionality and Design
Open on Thursday, March 26
2nd Floor
'OWNDAYS' (Text truncated in original)
FAQ
When is the Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store scheduled to open its new Marimekko and Gelato Pique locations in 2026?
The Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store will open its new Marimekko and Gelato Pique locations on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
What makes the Marimekko store opening at Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store significant for the region?
The Marimekko store opening at Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store is significant because it is the first Marimekko location in Wakayama Prefecture.
What types of products does the newly opening Gelato Pique store at Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store offer to customers?
The newly opening Gelato Pique store offers comfortable room wear under the concept of 'dessert for adults' to enhance quality 'time at home'.
On what date will the OWNDAYS store open at the Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store in 2026?
The OWNDAYS store will open at the Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on the second floor.
What is the strategic goal of Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama Store's renovation and brand introductions in 2026?
The strategic goal is to become an 'indispensable store' by introducing lifestyle brands and enhancing regional value as part of the FY2025-2028 Medium-Term Management Plan.