GMO Design One Co., Ltd. announced on April 13, 2026, the start of a collaboration between its store information portal site "Ekiten by GMO" and Pacific Porter Co., Ltd.'s reservation centralized management system "Kanzashi" for beauty salons. This integration allows beauty salons to automatically centralize reservation information from multiple reservation sites, preventing double bookings, reducing operational burden, and improving productivity. Initially targeting esthetic, relaxation, and nail salons, future expansion to beauty salons and barbershops is planned.
GMO Design One Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Yasuo Takabatake) has partnered with Pacific Porter Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Hisato Madama) to integrate "Ekiten Net Reservation" with "Kanzashi." The collaboration, effective April 13, 2026, aims to streamline reservation management for beauty salons. Initially targeting esthetic, relaxation, and nail salons, the system will expand to include beauty salons and barbershops. The integration prevents double bookings by automatically synchronizing availability across "Ekiten Net Reservation" and other platforms. It also automates and centralizes reservation aggregation, modification, and cancellation processes, significantly improving operational efficiency and allowing staff to focus on customer service. "Kanzashi" (https://www.kanzashi.com/) is a specialized system for the beauty industry that integrates with multiple reservation sites and POS systems. "Ekiten by GMO" (https://www.ekiten.jp/) is a portal site for local businesses to list information and reviews. GMO Design One (https://www.designone.jp/) is a GMO Internet Group company providing IT services.
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FAQ
What is the primary purpose of the integration between "Ekiten Net Reservation" and "Kanzashi"?
The primary purpose of this integration is to streamline and automate reservation management processes for beauty salons, preventing double bookings and centralizing operations.
Which types of beauty businesses will initially benefit from this integrated system?
Initially, the integrated system will target esthetic, relaxation, and nail salons, with plans to expand to include broader beauty salons and barbershops.
How does the integration prevent double bookings for salons?
The integration prevents double bookings by automatically synchronizing the availability of salon services across "Ekiten Net Reservation" and other connected reservation platforms.
What are the key operational benefits for salons using this integrated system?
The key operational benefits include automated and centralized reservation aggregation, modification, and cancellation, leading to significantly improved efficiency and allowing staff to focus more on customer service.
What are the respective roles of GMO Design One and Pacific Porter in this partnership?
GMO Design One, through its "Ekiten Net Reservation" system, and Pacific Porter, with its "Kanzashi" system, have partnered to create this integrated solution for the beauty industry.