"(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo": Izumi Co., Ltd. Begins Initiatives for "Evolution of GMS Business" as a "Community-Oriented Comprehensive Lifestyle Industry" Relied Upon by Local Customers
Izumi Co., Ltd. has launched the development project for "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo" in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. This initiative is part of the company's strategy to evolve its General Merchandise Store (GMS) business and marks its first "Yume Town" store in Ehime Prefecture. The existing commercial facility will undergo a large-scale renovation, developing it into a new community-focused GMS centered on "food, living, and community." Approximately 40 specialty stores, including some making their first appearance in the region, are planned, with an opening targeted for spring 2027.
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Izumi Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of the development project for "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo" (hereinafter "this facility") in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, as part of its efforts to "evolve its GMS business," one of its basic strategies.
Our company operates three GMS "Yume Town" stores in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, and one in Tokushima Prefecture. This new store will be the first "Yume Town" in Ehime Prefecture and the fifth in Shikoku.
In addition, our company operates five stores of Daily Mart Co., Ltd., a group company headquartered in Tokushima Prefecture, and has formed a capital and business alliance with Maruyoshi Center Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kagawa Prefecture, since 2019. We have always been favored by customers in Shikoku.
This time, we have been given the opportunity to open a store in Shikokuchuo City. Based on the revitalization methods our company has implemented to strengthen its GMS business, we will launch this as a "GMS regeneration project" involving a large-scale renovation with a change in commercial facility operator. By incorporating the elements of large-scale renovation and town development that we have accumulated, we will develop a new community-oriented GMS with "food, living, and community" as keywords. We plan to have approximately 40 specialty stores, including some making their first appearance in the region, aiming to create a commercial facility where customers can enjoy shopping even more.
Furthermore, regarding recruitment, we plan to hire many new employees while creating an environment where local residents can work with peace of mind.
This facility aims to create a store loved by the local community. We will continue to provide updates as soon as detailed information is decided. Please look forward to it.
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Overview of "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo"
▶ Location: 1136-1 Tsumadori, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
▶ Site Area: Approximately 44,770㎡
▶ Total Floor Area: Approximately 27,200㎡
▶ Parking Capacity: Approximately 1,000 vehicles
▶ Number of Specialty Stores: Approximately 40 stores
▶ Scheduled Opening: Spring 2027
Keywords: Izumi, Yume Town, Yume Mart
Our company operates three GMS "Yume Town" stores in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, and one in Tokushima Prefecture. This new store will be the first "Yume Town" in Ehime Prefecture and the fifth in Shikoku.
In addition, our company operates five stores of Daily Mart Co., Ltd., a group company headquartered in Tokushima Prefecture, and has formed a capital and business alliance with Maruyoshi Center Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kagawa Prefecture, since 2019. We have always been favored by customers in Shikoku.
This time, we have been given the opportunity to open a store in Shikokuchuo City. Based on the revitalization methods our company has implemented to strengthen its GMS business, we will launch this as a "GMS regeneration project" involving a large-scale renovation with a change in commercial facility operator. By incorporating the elements of large-scale renovation and town development that we have accumulated, we will develop a new community-oriented GMS with "food, living, and community" as keywords. We plan to have approximately 40 specialty stores, including some making their first appearance in the region, aiming to create a commercial facility where customers can enjoy shopping even more.
Furthermore, regarding recruitment, we plan to hire many new employees while creating an environment where local residents can work with peace of mind.
This facility aims to create a store loved by the local community. We will continue to provide updates as soon as detailed information is decided. Please look forward to it.
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Overview of "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo"
▶ Location: 1136-1 Tsumadori, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
▶ Site Area: Approximately 44,770㎡
▶ Total Floor Area: Approximately 27,200㎡
▶ Parking Capacity: Approximately 1,000 vehicles
▶ Number of Specialty Stores: Approximately 40 stores
▶ Scheduled Opening: Spring 2027
Keywords: Izumi, Yume Town, Yume Mart
FAQ
When is "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo" scheduled to open?
It is scheduled to open in spring 2027.
How many specialty stores will be located in "(Tentative Name) Yume Town Shikokuchuo"?
Approximately 40 specialty stores, including some making their first appearance in the region, are planned.