Shimamura Group to Collect Clothing at All Stores (Excluding Remote Islands) Starting Monday, April 6th! Over 210 Tons Collected to Date
Shimamura Co., Ltd. will conduct a clothing collection campaign from April 6th to April 19th at all its group stores (Shimamura, Avail, Birthday, Chambre, Divalo), excluding remote island locations. Since starting the initiative in 2024, the company has collected over 210 tons of clothing. This effort is part of the company's "Shima-Eco" sustainability program, aiming to extend its "zero waste" policy from unsold products to post-consumer clothing. Collected items will be sorted for reuse and recycling by their partner, ECOMMIT Corporation.
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- 📰 Published: March 26, 2026 at 23:47
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Shimamura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-602-1 Kitabukuro-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama; President: Iichiro Takahashi) will conduct a "Clothing Collection" campaign from Monday, April 6th to Sunday, April 19th, at all Shimamura Group stores (Shimamura, Avail, Birthday, Chambre, Divalo), excluding those on remote islands.
Since its launch at select stores in 2024, we have collected over '210 tons' of clothing.
This time, we are expanding the number of participating stores to allow even more people to take part.
■ Purpose of the Clothing Collection
The Shimamura Group has positioned "Continuing and Evolving Towards Zero Product Waste" as a key ESG issue and implements a "zero waste" policy by selling every last product. (We do not dispose of surplus inventory.)
To further evolve this initiative, we are conducting this clothing collection to aim for "zero waste" for clothing that customers no longer need after purchase.
■ About "Shima-Eco"
We have named our environmental sustainability efforts "Shima-Eco" and created a logo. We engage in environmentally sustainable activities such as waste reduction, resource recycling, and creating eco-friendly products.
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■ How Collection Works
Collected clothing is sent to a circularity center operated by our partner, ECOMMIT Corporation. At the center, specialized staff sort the items for reuse and recycling based on their condition, and the resources are circulated through the following two routes.
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FAQ
When will the clothing collection campaign of Shimamura Group be conducted?
The clothing collection campaign will run from Monday, April 6th to Sunday, April 19th.
Which stores are participating in this clothing collection campaign?
All Shimamura Group stores (Shimamura, Avail, Birthday, Chambre, Divalo) are participating, excluding those on remote islands.
How much clothing has been collected since the launch of the initiative in 2024?
The Shimamura Group has collected over 210 tons of clothing since the launch at select stores in 2024.
What is the purpose of the Shimamura Group's clothing collection campaign?
The campaign aims to achieve zero waste for clothing that customers no longer need after purchase, aligning with their ESG issue of zero product waste.
Where is the collected clothing sent, and who operates the facility?
The collected clothing is sent to a circularity center operated by their partner, ECOMMIT Corporation.