Kanesue
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is a company that operates a chain of supermarkets in Japan. The company operates in Aichi
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...

, Mie
Mie Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan which is part of the Kansai regions on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Tsu.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, Mie prefecture was known as Ise Province and Iga Province....

, and Gifu
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...

. The company is headquartered in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...

. This Member to the CGC Japan
CGC Japan
is a Japanese supermarket co-financed by the CGC, which operates a private brand names corporation.Group scale *Member firms - 225*Member shops - 3,261*Group Revenue - ¥3,668,200,000,000-External links: *...

.

Early history

The History of Kanesue began in 1902, when it was founded a privately-owned Fishmonger
Fishmonger
A fishmonger is someone who sells fish and seafood...

  by . In 1940 there were more than 20 employees.

1950s and 1960s

On May 1, 1951, supermarkets within Honmachi Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture came together to establish the and became CEO of the company. there were 11 employees and total sales of JPY
Japanese yen
The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the pound sterling...

 10 million.

In 1960, Cash register
Cash register
A cash register or till is a mechanical or electronic device for calculating and recording sales transactions, and an attached cash drawer for storing cash...

 and in May, 1962, Self service was introduced.

In 1967 the company became chain store
Chain store
Chain stores are retail outlets that share a brand and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices. These characteristics also apply to chain restaurants and some service-oriented chain businesses. In retail, dining and many service categories, chain businesses...

, there were 2 stores with total sales of JPY 1.2 billion.

1970s and 1980s

The company subsequently changed its name to and moved its headquarters from 23-10-3 Honmachi, Ichinomiya
Ichinomiya, Aichi
is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city is often called Owari-Ichinomiya to avoid confusion with another Ichinomiya . The pre-expansion city was once part of now-defunct Nakashima District until September 1, 1921....

, Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...

, to 1-5 Shimokawada-Cho Ichinomiya
Ichinomiya, Aichi
is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city is often called Owari-Ichinomiya to avoid confusion with another Ichinomiya . The pre-expansion city was once part of now-defunct Nakashima District until September 1, 1921....

, Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...

, in July 1976, and this year there were 10 stores with total sales of JPY 6.6billion.

In 1982, there were 8 stores with total sales of over JPY 10 billion. the company introduced current Advertising slogan
Advertising slogan
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  and current Corporate identity
Corporate identity
In Corporate Communications, a corporate identity is the "persona" of a corporation which is designed to accord with and facilitate the attainment of business objectives...

.

1990s-present

In 1992, the company opened its first stores outside of Aichi in Inabe District, Mie
Inabe District, Mie
Inabe is a district located in Mie, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 26,312 and a density of 1,161.2 people per km². The total area is 22.66 km².-Mergers:...

. it entered Ōno, Gifu
Ono, Gifu
is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 23,796. The total area is 34.18 km².-External links:*...

 in 1993, there were 17 stores with 1,300 employees and total sales of JPY 26.5 billion.

In October, 2000, became CEO of the company. The company began to online retailer  in 2000.

In March, 2001 The company were 20 stores with 1,600 employees and total sales of JPY 28.0 billion. On September 9, 2003 first Natural food store opened in Aichi Prefecture.

On November 22, 2007 the company obtained certification ISO9001
ISO 9000
The ISO 9000 family of standards relates to quality management systems and is designed to help organizations ensure they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders . The standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, and available through National...

.

Subsidiaries

Kanesue's operations primarily comprises three retailing subsidiaries: , , and in Aichi, Mie and Gifu Prefecture.

Kanesue

business model
Business model
A business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value...

 is based on selling a wide variety of food merchandise at "."

The first Kanesue store opened in 1902 in Honmachi, Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture as of February 2008, there were 20 of them in Aichi(11), Mie(2) and Gifu(7) Prefecture. with typical size varying from 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) to 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²).

Earth One

is online retailer  this retail formats began in 2000.

Earth one's sales were JPY 500 million.

Shunrakuzen

is natural food store.

The first Shunrakuzen store opened on September 9, 2003 in Aichi Prefecture. As of March 1, 2008, there were 2 of them in Japan.

Gallery


Kanesue store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Toin
Toin, Mie
is a town located in Inabe District, Mie, Japan.In 2010, the town had an estimated population of 25,448 and a population density of 1,123 people per km². The total area is 22.66 km².-External links:*...

, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Gifu
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...

, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Kanesue store in Gifu
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...

, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Shunrakuzen store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

See also


External links

Kanesue Shunrakuzen Earth One C.G.C.JAPAN C.G.C.JAPAN
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