[Kobe Auction Inc.] Obtains Wholesale Liquor License, Strengthening Alcohol Business Operations Alongside Existing Retail License

Kobe Auction Inc. (Headquarters: Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Yuichi Minashiro) is pleased to announce that it obtained a "Wholesale Liquor License for Western Liquors" on March 10, Reiwa 8 (2026).

Until now, we have focused on consignment sales services, handling a diverse range of products including brand-name goods, watches, cameras, and hobby items, and have provided distribution support utilizing multiple domestic and international sales channels.

Furthermore, we have already obtained a retail liquor license, establishing a system for handling liquor retail. With the acquisition of the new wholesale liquor license for Western liquors, we will further strengthen our business foundation in the alcohol sector and aim for future expansion.

■ Overview of License Acquisition

With the newly acquired "Wholesale Liquor License for Western Liquors," we have established a system capable of wholesale distribution to liquor retailers and other businesses in the Western liquor field. This allows us to expand our handling areas within the alcohol business, in addition to our existing retail capabilities.

We are committed to strengthening our alcohol business operations in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

■ Synergistic Effects with Existing Retail License

Prior to acquiring the wholesale liquor license for Western liquors, we had already obtained a retail liquor license.

In addition, as detailed on our company website, our existing retail license holds strengths as a former liquor retail license, enabling us to handle nationwide mail-order sales of alcoholic beverages, including products from major domestic manufacturers.

The acquisition of the wholesale liquor license for Western liquors further strengthens our distribution system in the Western liquor sector, complementing our existing retail functions.

This will enhance the flexibility of our alcohol business operations and lead to future expansion of our product handling.

■ Strengths of Kobe Auction

Kobe Auction Inc. is a company that provides consignment sales services for individuals and corporations, primarily dealing with brand-name goods, watches, cameras, and hobby items.

We offer comprehensive support from listing to sales, shipping, and payment management, utilizing multiple sales channels such as Yahoo! Auctions, Mercari, eBay, and our own sales site.

We believe that the expertise cultivated through these operations in reuse, consignment sales, and multi-channel management can be effectively applied to the alcohol sector.

Moving forward, we will focus on establishing appropriate sales channels, expanding sales networks, and strengthening our distribution capabilities within the alcohol sector.

■ Future Outlook

With the acquisition of the wholesale liquor license for Western liquors, Kobe Auction Inc. will strengthen its business foundation in the alcohol sector, in conjunction with its existing retail operations.

We aim to provide new value in the alcohol domain by leveraging our unique sales capabilities, distribution strength, and information dissemination power, while also considering collaborations with alcohol-related businesses.

We will continue to promote our business of connecting "people who want to sell" with "people who need" through supporting the distribution of diverse goods.

■ About Kobe Auction Inc.

Kobe Auction Inc. is a company that provides consignment sales services, primarily for brand-name goods, watches, cameras, and hobby items.

Our strength lies in "expanding the possibility of selling for a higher price than buying," and we provide distribution support utilizing multiple sales channels.

In recent years, we have also been involved in overseas sales support and agency development, working to expand the possibilities of the reuse market.

■ Company Profile

Company Name: Kobe Auction Inc.
Representative: Yuichi Minashiro, Representative Director
Location: Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture
Business Activities: Consignment sales services, sale of used goods, cross-border e-commerce support, alcohol-related business activities.

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Secondhand Dealer Permit Number: Hyogo Prefectural Public Safety Commission No. 631362500010

Retail Liquor License: Amagasaki Tax Office Amagasaki-ho (shomei) No. 1

Wholesale Liquor License for Western Liquors: Amagasaki Tax Office Amagasaki-ho No. 57

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Corporate Site: https://kba.co.jp/
Official Shop: https://kobe-shop.jp/

Yahoo! Auctions: https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/4dduh2VsaHasmKv4VL6VEsC6xAyVb?user_type=c

Mercari Shops: https://jp.mercari.com/shops/profile/BNSzWnDJvkKBZ7Dm2fFWqN

eBay SHOP: https://www.ebay.com/str/kobeauction