MARUI GROUP's History
2020–
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- 2020
Established D2C & Co. Inc.
2020JanuaryCommenced capital and business alliance with Sparty, INC.
Established D2C & Co. Inc.Began issuing SURUGAYA EPOSCARD -
FebruaryJoined The Valuable 500, an international initiative promoting the inclusion of and social participation by people with disabilities
Began issuing BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! EPOS CARDCommenced business alliance with Mercari, Inc.Received climate change declaration award (Minister of the Environment Award) in the 23rd Environmental Communication Awards for Co-Creation Management Report 2019 and VISION BOOK 2050Included in Silver Class in 2020 RobecoSAM Sustainability Yearbook -
MarchBegan issuing TYOUTOKKYU EPOS CARD
Began issuing Shin Sakura Taisen EPOS CARD -
AprilClosed all stores (except for food sales floors) for roughly two months following Japan’s state of emergence declaration
Took steps to strengthen relationships with partners such as rent moratoriums during store closuresBegan issuing Neon Genesis Evangelion EPOS CARDBegan issuing EPARK EPOS CARD -
- 2020
mercari station in Shinjuku Marui Main Building 
- 2020
MARUI Blind Soccer Park at a MARUI GROUP training center
JuneOpened mercari station, first flagship store of Mercari, Inc., in Shinjuku Marui Main Building
Opened MARUI Blind Soccer Park, Japan's first dedicated blind soccer court, at a MARUI GROUP training center -
JulyOpened Mirairo House TOKYO, first physical store of Mirairo Inc., in Kinshicho Marui
Commenced capital and business alliance with tsukuruba inc. -
AugustOpened b8ta Tokyo - Shinjuku Marui, first physical store of b8ta Japan, in Shinjuku Marui Main Building
Began issuing tasuketsu EPOS CARDBegan issuing Rilakkuma EPOS CARDCommenced capital and business alliance with Pocket Marche -
SeptemberLaunched easy application services for purchasing power from Minnadenryoku, Inc., to promote use of renewable energy
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OctoberCommenced capital and business alliance with Address Co., Ltd.
Commenced capital and business alliance between Mellia Inc. and D2C & Co. Inc.Commenced capital and business alliance between GOOD VIBES ONLY inc. and D2C & Co. Inc. -
NovemberBegan issuing Sumitomo Forestry EPOS GOLD CARD
Ranked No. 1 retailer in the world in Dow Jones Sustainability IndexCommenced capital and business alliance with CAMPFIRE, Inc.Received "Most Liked!" IR Award and IR Grand Prix Award in 2020 IR AwardsEstablished 5PM Journal curated media website -
- Asset building services utilizing EPOS card points
DecemberCommenced capital and business alliance between PostCoffee Co. and D2C & Co. Inc.
Launched asset building services utilizing EPOS card pointsReceived three-star Eruboshi certification
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- 2020
Established D2C & Co. Inc. - 2020
Opened mercari station in Shinjuku Marui Main Building - 2020
Opened MARUI Blind Soccer Park at a MARUI GROUP training center - 2020
Launched asset building services utilizing EPOS card points
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2021JanuaryBegan issuing HYPNOSISMIC EPOS CARD
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- Marui Co-Creation Pitch 2021 event
FebruaryHeld Marui Co-Creation Pitch 2021 event
Named as only retailer in highest level of Gold Class in Sustainability Yearbook 2021 -
- MARUI TOCLUS share house for Generation Z
Photograph by Takumi Ota
MarchBegan issuing Aqua Clara EPOS CARD
Established new business incubation program for younger generations together with Life is Tech, Inc.Opened MARUI TOCLUS share house, attached to Kichijoji Marui -
- Easy-to-use design compatible with contactless payments
AprilRedesigned EPOS cards and began issuing cards made entirely of recycled plastic
Began issuing 17LIVE EPOS CARD -
MayBegan issuing Osomatsu-san EPOS CARD
Commenced capital and business alliance with Cake.jp Co., Ltd.
Established okos Co., Ltd., a new business creation and incubation company -
JulyBegan issuing The Seven Deadly Sins EPOS CARD
Opened BULK HOMME flagship store in Shinjuku Marui Main Building
Began issuing BULK HOMME EPOS CARD collaboration card -
- Opened PARK by CAMPFIRE on second floor of Shibuya Modi
OctoberBegan issuing BP EPOS CARD, first collaboration card with a facility in the Hokushinetsu region
Commenced capital and business alliance with DAIZ Inc.
Opened PARK by CAMPFIRE on second floor of Shibuya Modi
Began issuing FWD EPOS CARD, first collaboration card with a life insurance company
Began issuing Chiikawa EPOS CARD -
- Began issuing HERALBONY EPOS CARD
NovemberCommenced capital and business alliance with HERALBONY Co., Ltd., a Marui Co-Creation Pitch winner
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DecemberReceived award in Career Select Ability Award 2021 program
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- 2021
Held Marui Co-Creation Pitch 2021 event - 2021
MARUI TOCLUS share house for Generation Z
Photograph by Takumi Ota - 2021
Easy-to-use design compatible with contactless payments - 2021
Opened PARK by CAMPFIRE on second floor of Shibuya Modi - 2021
Began issuing HERALBONY EPOS CARD
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- Launched OMEMIE online store opening support service
2022JanuaryLaunched OMEMIE online store opening support service
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FebruaryBegan issuing SUPER BEAVER EPOS CARD
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MarchApproved issuance of corporate bonds that allow customers to build assets while contributing to society
Launched campaign for helping overcome the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine -
- Established Muture Corporation
AprilBegan issuing ekisoare Seishin Chuo EPOS CARD
Established Muture Corporation as a joint venture with Goodpatch Inc.Selected as a company issuing superior corporate governance reports by domestic stock management institutions of GPIFIncluded in FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index ESG stock index adopted by GPIFNamed the Most Honored Company in the retailing sector in the All-Japan Executive Team Rankings compiled by Institutional Investor magazine -
MayBegan issuing APA CARD Visa
Introduced restricted stock compensation system for MARUI GROUP employeesEstablished the Human Resource Strategy Committee -
- Began issuing EPOS TOGETHER CARD
- Launched co-coono rental condominium brand
JuneBegan issuing EPOS TOGETHER CARD to offer an option for providing humanitarian support through everyday activities
Conducted a third-party evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022Launched co-coono rental condominium brand for supporting ambitions of younger generations -
JulyCommenced investment in accelerator program participant Allesgood Inc.
Included in all five ESG indexes utilized by GPIFCommenced capital and business alliance with Jiraffe Inc. -
AugustBegan issuing CHIMIMO EPOS CARD
Temporarily closed Shibuya Marui to prepare for reopening as Japan’s first full-fledged wooden commercial facility -
SeptemberCommenced sponsorship of the University of Tokyo’s Metaverse School of Engineering
Produced Japanese translation of Marjorie Brans’
The Intrapreneur’s Guide to Pathfinding (first published book translated by MARUI GROUP) -
OctoberBegan issuing FUN’S PROJECT EPOS CARD
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NovemberBegan issuing Tokubigumi EPOS CARD
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- BNPL by EPOS
DecemberLaunched BNPL by EPOS buy now, pay later service
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- 2022
Launched OMEMIE online store opening support service - 2022
Established Muture Corporation - 2022
Began issuing EPOS TOGETHER CARD - 2022
Launched co-coono rental condominium brand - 2022
BNPL by EPOS
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2023JanuaryClosed all Marui and Modi stores (with some exceptions) on January 1, 2, and 3 for first time in 35 yearsCommenced capital and business alliance with Euglena Co., Ltd.
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FebruaryCommenced investment in Linda Pesa Limited
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- BNPL by EPOS
- Published first issue of
& magazine
MarchBegan issuing Moomin EPOS CARD
Began offering Japan’s first finance program for supporting purchase of Apple Inc. terminals for educational purposesPublished first issue of & magazine -
- BNPL by EPOS
MayReceived Grand Prize in Corporate Culture Transformation Category of 2023 Career Ownership Management Award
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- Included in Digital Transformation Stock Selection 2023
JuneIncluded in Digital Transformation Stock Selection 2023
Began issuing ZUTOMAYO EPOS CARDAppointed Naofumi Tsuchiya, representative director and CEO of Goodpatch Inc., to position of executive officer and CDXO (chief digital transformation officer)Issued IMPACT BOOK 2023 and ESG DATA BOOK -
JulyRanked No. 1 in retail & ecommerce Sector in Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2023
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AugustReceived highest rating in Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index
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OctoberCommenced capital and business alliance with COTEN inc.
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- MARUI KIT CENTER recognized under the “MONISU” system
DecemberMARUI KIT CENTER CO., LTD., named outstanding company for employment of people with disabilities under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “MONISU” system
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- 2023
BNPL by EPOS - 2023
Published first issue of
& magazine - 2023
Received Grand Prize in Corporate Culture Transformation Category of 2023 Career Ownership Management Award - 2023
Included in Digital Transformation Stock Selection 2023 - 2023
MARUI KIT CENTER recognized under the “MONISU” system
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2024FebruaryCommenced capital and business alliance with Lancers, inc.
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