"Declaration extension" Continue business at supermarkets Department stores are considering measures 18:14 on May 4th

Even after the declaration of emergency has been extended, major supermarkets will continue to operate, but in order to reduce the risk of infection, avoid times when it is easily crowded with customers, and if possible, one person or a small number of people We are calling for things such as shopping.

Of these, Aeon operates as usual in principle for supermarkets operating nationwide. On the other hand, of the AEON MALLs, the specialty stores that are tenants are temporarily closed, and we are considering the business structure after 7th of this month based on future announcements by the government and each prefecture.

Ito-Yokado operates the supermarket in less time than usual. On the other hand, except for some stores that specialize in shopping centers such as Ario, we are closed, and we plan to continue the current business structure even after the emergency declaration is extended.

In principle, Seiyu will continue to operate normally, and will continue its current business structure after the emergency declaration is extended.

Supermarkets that handle a lot of daily necessities try to avoid the crowded hours during which customers continue to be crowded, and encourage customers to shop by themselves or in small groups.

Department store companies will consider whether to revise their business structure

Some companies have decided to reopen food floors at major department stores that are temporarily closed due to the extension of the emergency declaration, but many companies will revise their business operations based on the announcement made by the government and each prefecture. I will consider it.

Of these, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store has reviewed temporary closures at eight stores including Tokyo and Osaka, including the group, and has already decided to restart the food floor business on weekdays from the 7th of this month.

In addition, Isetan Mitsukoshi will consider whether to restart the business of food floors, etc. based on the contents of announcements by the government and each prefecture for 10 stores that are temporarily closed throughout the building.

In addition, Sogo and Seibu are considering to continue operating only on the food floor, and Takashimaya, which operates only on the food floor, will continue its current business structure for the time being.

Major department stores will make careful decisions regarding the future business structure, taking into account the government and prefectural government announcements, as well as requests from business partners and safety measures for employees.