FamilyMart is expanding its in-store game offerings, targeting **5,000 outlets** with prize-winning games like crane machines nationwide. The move strengthens its entertainment-focused store model by tripling current game availability. FamilyMart operates a network of convenience stores in Japan, integrating gaming as a key attraction.
Itochu Corp. is acquiring the remaining stake in FamilyMart Co., valuing the tender offer at up to $5.4 billion. The move aims to consolidate full ownership of Japan’s convenience-store chain. FamilyMart operates over 14,000 stores nationwide, competing with 7-Eleven and Lawson.
FamilyMart Co introduces a mobile convenience store concept. The initiative expands the company’s retail reach beyond physical locations. Details on operations or customer access remain unspecified in the announcement.
FamilyMart launches a joint e-commerce venture with Itochu Corp. and NTT. The company establishes the firm with a capitalization of 400 million yen, holding a majority stake of 50.5%. Itochu Corp. and NTT each take minority ownership shares.
