AOKI Gradually Expands New Store Formats: First Shopping Center Type Store in the Kansai Area, 'AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store', Relocates and Reopens on Saturday, April 11, 2026!
AOKI Inc. is advancing its business transformation by opening the 'AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store' in Kyoto on April 11, 2026. As its first shopping center-type store in the Kansai area, it features an OMO strategy allowing customers to shop online inventory from a compact physical store.
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AOKI Inc. (President and Representative Director: Akihiro Aoki) is promoting a shift to a new store format in order to transform its business from "AOKI of Suits" to "AOKI of LIFE & WORK STYLE". We are pleased to announce the renewal opening of "AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store" on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as a new shopping center format store.
## First New Type Shopping Center Store in the Kansai Area Relocates and Reopens!
The "AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store," which will reopen on Saturday, April 11, 2026, has significantly changed its interior layout as the first new shopping center-type store in the Kansai area due to relocation within the facility.
In this store, the men's section offers a variety of items that can be used in various situations, from business to casual, ranging from suits to setup items and pajama suits. In addition, the women's section is designed as a space that expresses AOKI's new strategy, "SUITing," with a wide product lineup centered on business casual styles.
Furthermore, through product placement that expresses "1x3 (One Cross Three)"—a styling proposal focusing on the selection of functional materials, design, fit, and versatility, allowing customers to enjoy mixing and matching items on and off duty—we support our customers in every daily scene with total coordination.
Additionally, through the integration of the physical store and the online shop, this store allows customers to shop from online inventory. You can use the "Easy Web Shop," which deploys services such as the "Web Order Service," delivering products from the warehouse to your home, and the "In-Store Pickup Service," where you can receive ordered items at the store. Thanks to this service, we have achieved a product assortment and service that remains unchanged while being more compact compared to conventional AOKI stores.
AOKI will continue to expand its new store formats sequentially.
## Store Information
- Store Name: AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store
- Address: 1F Rakuhoku Hankyu Square, 36 Takano Nishibirakicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Phone Number: 075-705-3388
- Store Area: Approximately 72 tsubo (approx. 238 square meters)
- Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
*Please note that the information described in this release is current as of the time of the announcement and may differ from the latest information.
## First New Type Shopping Center Store in the Kansai Area Relocates and Reopens!
The "AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store," which will reopen on Saturday, April 11, 2026, has significantly changed its interior layout as the first new shopping center-type store in the Kansai area due to relocation within the facility.
In this store, the men's section offers a variety of items that can be used in various situations, from business to casual, ranging from suits to setup items and pajama suits. In addition, the women's section is designed as a space that expresses AOKI's new strategy, "SUITing," with a wide product lineup centered on business casual styles.
Furthermore, through product placement that expresses "1x3 (One Cross Three)"—a styling proposal focusing on the selection of functional materials, design, fit, and versatility, allowing customers to enjoy mixing and matching items on and off duty—we support our customers in every daily scene with total coordination.
Additionally, through the integration of the physical store and the online shop, this store allows customers to shop from online inventory. You can use the "Easy Web Shop," which deploys services such as the "Web Order Service," delivering products from the warehouse to your home, and the "In-Store Pickup Service," where you can receive ordered items at the store. Thanks to this service, we have achieved a product assortment and service that remains unchanged while being more compact compared to conventional AOKI stores.
AOKI will continue to expand its new store formats sequentially.
## Store Information
- Store Name: AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store
- Address: 1F Rakuhoku Hankyu Square, 36 Takano Nishibirakicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Phone Number: 075-705-3388
- Store Area: Approximately 72 tsubo (approx. 238 square meters)
- Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
*Please note that the information described in this release is current as of the time of the announcement and may differ from the latest information.
FAQ
When will the AOKI Rakuhoku Hankyu Square Store open?
It will reopen on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
What are the features of the new store?
It is the first shopping center format store in the Kansai area, featuring the 'Easy Web Shop' that integrates physical and online stores.
What is '1x3 (One Cross Three)'?
It is a styling proposal emphasizing functionality, design, and versatility, allowing for versatile mix-and-match outfits both on and off duty.