New Store 'BRAND OFF Zest Oike' Specializing in Luxury Buybacks Opens in Kyoto on May 18

K-Brand Off Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanazawa, Ishikawa), a key subsidiary of Komehyo Holdings Group—the leader in the luxury reuse market share—has opened 'BRAND OFF Zest Oike' in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. This marks the company's 51st franchise location.

### About BRAND OFF Zest Oike
The new store is located on the B1 floor of 'Zest Oike,' an underground shopping mall directly connected to 'Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station' on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line. Situated near historical landmarks such as Kyoto City Hall and Honno-ji Temple, it is within walking distance of the Karasuma Oike and Kawaramachi areas. The location attracts a diverse crowd of locals, commuters, and tourists, making it easily accessible for anyone out for the day.

### Opening Commemorative Events (While supplies last)
- **Louis Vuitton Monogram Guarantee**: A minimum buyback guarantee of 20,000 yen for any Louis Vuitton Monogram handbag, shoulder bag, or backpack, regardless of condition (limit one per person).
- **Gift Card Rewards**: Customers can receive up to 3,000 yen in gift cards based on their successful buyback transaction amount.

### Store Overview
- **Name**: BRAND OFF Zest Oike (Buyback Specialty Store)
- **Opening Date**: Monday, May 18, 2026
- **Location**: Zest Oike B1, 492-1 Shimo-honnoji-mae-cho, Oike-dori Teramachi Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- **Hours**: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- **Closed**: Sundays
- **Items Accepted**: Jewelry, precious metals, watches, brand-name bags, and selected brand-name clothing.

### What is BRAND OFF Buyback Specialty Store?
BRAND OFF is expanding nationwide as a specialty store for buying back brand-name bags, watches, jewelry, and clothing. In addition to in-store services, customers can choose from home visits or mail-in buyback options. A unique feature is the 'Order-to-Store' service, where customers can have items from the extensive online store sent to their local physical store to see and touch the product before deciding to purchase.

### About K-Brand Off Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1993, K-Brand Off operates both domestically and internationally. As a 100% subsidiary of Komehyo Holdings, it manages 'BRAND OFF' retail and buyback operations and the 'JBA' auction for professional dealers. Beyond Japan, it has established stores in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Shanghai.