1758

The first Sozaemon Okada establishes Shinoharaya in Yokkaichi and begins trading in kimono fabrics and accessories.

1887

The fifth Soemon Okada moves Shinoharaya, located in Yokkaichikyuroku machi, to Yokkaichi-tsuji machi. Shinoharaya changes name to Okadaya.

1920

Okadaya discounts products during the big economic crash after the World War I, following the family motto, "Earn when markets going downward, not up."

1926

Sept.

The sixth Soemon Okada restructures Okadaya as a joint stock company. Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store established with \250,000 in capital.

1937

Nov.

Kazuichi Futagi establishes Futagi Clothing Store in Himeji.

1946

June

Takuya Okada named President of Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store.

1949

July

Futagi Clothing Store restructured as a joint stock company to establish Futagi with \1,000,000 in capital. Kazuichi Futagi named as President.

1955

Aug.

Jiro Inoue establishes Iida (later Shiro) in Toyonaka.

1959

Nov.

Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store changes name to Okadaya (\15 million in capital).

1968

May

Business tie-up established between Okadaya and Futagi based on merger.

June

Shiro joins the partnership between Okadaya and Futagi.

1969

Feb.

Jusco established as a cooperative purchasing structure through a joint venture of Okadaya, Futagi and Shiro, with \600 million in authorized capital and \150 million in paid-in capital.

Mar.

Jusco and Mitsubishi Corporation establish a 50-50 joint-venture developer, Diamond City.

1970

Mar.

The first merger: Okadaya merges with Futagi, Okadaya Chain, Kawamura and Jusco and changes name to Jusco the following month.

1972

Aug.

The second merger: Jusco merges with Yamateya, Yamateya Sangyo and Keihan Jusco (former Shiro), with capital of \777.5 million.

1974

June

The R. MI. Jusco Farm (current Tasmania Feedlot) established in Australia.

Sept.

Jusco listed on the Second Sections of the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.

1976

Aug.

Jusco moves up to the First Sections of the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges from the Second Sections.

Aug.

Jusco newly establishes a headquarters in Tokyo and begins the "2 headquarters, 1 branch system" including the Osaka headquarters and the Chubu branch.

1980

Sept.

Jusco credit card issued.

Dec.

Abilities Jusco established as a joint venture with Japan Abilities Incorporated.

1984

Sept.

Jaya Jusco Stores established in Malaysia.

Oct.

Business tie-up concluded with U.K.'s Laura Ashley.

Dec.

Siam Jusco established in Thailand.

1985

June

Jaya Jusco Stores opens Dayabumi Store in Malaysia, the first overseas store for Jusco.

Dec.

Jusco Stores (Hong Kong) established.

1986

Feb.

Laura Ashley Japan established as a joint venture between Jusco and U.K.'s Laura Ashley.

Oct.

Shinshu Jusco becomes the first subsidiary of Jusco Group listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.

1988

June

Talbots, a U.S. women's fashion specialty chain store, joins Jusco Group.

Sept.

Well Mart listed on the OTC market.

1989

Sept.

Jusco Group changes name to Aeon Group, and Aeon Group 1% Club established.

Oct.

Diamond City listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.

1990

Apr.

Business tie-up established with U.K.- based The Body Shop.

June

Ministop concludes a contract for technical support with Miwon (current Daesang Distribution & Services) of South Korea.

June

Aeon Forest, which carries out domestic operations of The Body Shop, established.

Aug.

Cox listed on the OTC market.

Aug.

Aeon Group participates in management of U.K.'s Laura Ashley.

1991

Jan.

Aeon Group Environment Foundation established.

Sept.

Business and capital tie-up established with a home center operator, Keiyo.

Oct.

Jaya Jusco Stores Malacca Store starts tree-planting under an "Aeon Hometown Forests Program."

1992

Jan.

Jusco, Keiyo and Ishiguro Homa conclude a business and capital tie-up.

Apr.

Twenty thousand trees planted at the Jusco Shin Hisai Store, the first Japanese store of the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program."

Oct.

Aeon Group Environment Foundation officially recognized as a corporation operating for the public good.

1993

July

Ministop listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nov.

Talbots in the U.S. listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

1994

Feb.

Jusco Stores (Hong Kong) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Mar.

Business and capital tie-up established with Nakasan Department Store, a leading department store in Tohoku.

May

Construction of a new office building, the "Aeon Tower," completed.

July

Business tie-up established with Claire's Stores in the U.S.

Sept.

Private brand Topvalu launched.

Nov.

Business and capital tie-up established with a large liquor discount store chain operator, Yamaya.

Nov.

Ministop concludes a franchise contract overseas with Philippine MCA Corporation.

Dec.

Aeon Credit Service listed on the OTC market.

1995

Jan.

Business and capital tie-up established between Jusco and Tsuruha.

Feb.

My Land Shoes changes name to Nustep after merging with Diamond Takada.

Mar.

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds one million.

Aug.

Ishiguro Homa, Make and Ishiguro Jusco merge to establish Homac.

Sept.

Aeon Credit Service (Asia) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Nov.

Blue Grass listed on the OTC market.

Dec.

Guangdong Jusco Teem Stores established.

Dec.

Jusco becomes a capital participant in Home Wide, a home center chain in Kyushu.

1996

Mar.

Qingdao Dongtai Jusco established.

July

Guangdong Jusco Teem Stores opens Jusco's first store in China, Jusco Teem Plaza Store, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

July

Jusco, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Shoji Sekiyu Co., Ltd. jointly finance the establishment of a service station chain, Mega Petro.

July

Mega Sports opens the Nation's first store of Sports Authority in Nagoya, the largest specialty store of sporting goods in U.S.

Aug.

Jus-Photo listed on the OTC market.

Aug.

Ministop moves from the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the First Section.

Dec.

Aeon Credit Service listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Dec.

Jaya Jusco Stores listed on the main board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

1997

Feb.

Aeon Fantasy established to perform the amusement business of Aeon Group.

Feb.

Jusco Maintenance changes name to Aeon Techno Service.

June

Motoya Okada named President of Jusco.

June

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 2 million.

1998

July

Jusco becomes a capital participant in Kojima, the largest pet shop chain in Japan, to establish the fully capitalized Petcity.

July

Jusco cooperates with a major American fashion apparel specialty chain, Liz Claiborne.

July

Aeon Group Environment Foundation starts planting trees under a "Great Wall Reforestation Project."

Aug.

Aeon Credit Service moves from the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the First Section.

1999

Jan.

Jusco and Tsuruha become capital participants in Kraft, the largest dispensing pharmacy chain in Japan.

Feb.

Liz Japan established as a joint venture between Jusco and Liz Claiborne.

Apr.

A cinema complex operator, Aeon Cinemas established.

Apr.

The first donations for "Battambang Prosthesis Center in Cambodia" given to Japanese Red Cross Society.

Apr.

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 3 million.

July

The second tree-planting session of the "Great Wall Reforestation Project" held.

Aug.

Jusco merges with Shinshu Jusco and Ogiya Jusco.

Aug.

Kyushu Jusco and Asahi Jusco merge.

Aug.

Primart and Okinawa Jusco merge to establish Ryukyu Jusco.

Aug.

Jusco, Tsuruha and Drug Eleven establish a business tie-up, becoming a capital participant in Drug Eleven.

2000

Jan.

Jusco, Tsuruha and Sugi Pharmacy establish a business and capital tie-up.

Feb.

Jusco and Greencross - Coa establish a business and capital tie-up.

Feb.

Jusco merges with Hokuriku Jusco.

Mar.

Yaohan Japan changes name to Yaohan and joins Aeon Group.

Mar.

Rejuvenation of private brand Topvalu announced.

Mar.

The second donations for "Battambang Prosthesis Center in Cambodia" given to Japanese Red Cross Society.

Apr.

Jusco and Hac-kimisawa establish a business and capital tie-up.

May

Jusco and Sugi Pharmacy become capital and business participants in Takiya Shoji. They establish a business tie-up.

May

The third tree-planting session of the "Great Wall Reforestation Project" held.

May

Takuya Okada retires as Chairman of Jusco and becomes Honorary Chairman and Adviser. Toshiji Tokiwa becomes Chairman.

May

Tohoku Well Mart changes name to Maxvalu Tohoku.

May

A "My Basket" campaign launched at Group companies including Jusco.

June

Jusco obtains ISO 14001 certification for all of its offices and stores.

Aug.

Kyushu Jusco listed on the OTC market.

Aug.

Maxvalu Tohoku listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Aug.

Well Mart and Sanyo Maxvalu merge and change name to Maxvalu Nishinihon.

Sept.

Aeon Group acquires Organic-JAS certification for Topvalu Green-Eye organic produce and organic frozen vegetables from Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fishery of Japan.

Oct.

Sapporo Food Center and Hokkaido Jusco merge and change name to Maxvalu Hokkaido.

Oct.

Frex Acore changes name to Maxvalu Chubu.

Dec.

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 4 million.

2001

Jan.

"Aeon Welcia Stores" selected as a group name for the Aeon Group Pharmacy and Drugstore Alliance (Tentative).

Feb.

Welpark joins Aeon Welcia Stores.

Mar.

Maxvalu Nishinihon integrates Mammy, a supermarket chain in Yamaguchi.

Mar.

The third donations for "Battambang Prosthesis Center in Cambodia" given to Japanese Red Cross Society.

June

An integrated distribution center, Aeon Sendai Regional Distribution Center (RDC) becomes operational.

June

Aeon Kosan changes name to Aeon Mall.

July

The first donations for a "School Construction Program in Cambodia" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Aug.

Takiya Shoji and Drux merge and change name to Takiya.

Aug.

Jusco Co., Ltd. becomes Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Group changes name to Aeon. "Global 10" vision announced.

Oct.

Greencross - Coa listed on the OTC market.

Dec.

Aeon Thana Sinsap (Thailand) listed on the Thai Stock Exchange.

2002

Jan.

The first "Aeon Clean Road" campaign held.

Feb.

Aeon Fantasy listed on the OTC market.

Feb.

Terminals for customer access to Japanese beef production records introduced.

Mar.

Yaohan recovery plan completed and Yaohan changes name to Maxvalu Tokai.

Mar.

Yamaya listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Mar.

Maxvalu Kyushu established.

Apr.

Public recruiting of "Consumer Deputy Store Managers" started.

May

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Drug Terashima establish a business and capital tie-up.

May

Shenzhen Aeon Friendship (current Shenzhen Aeon) established in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.

May

Tsuruha listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

May

Hallo joins Aeon.

July

Aeon Mall listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Aug.

The Second donations for the "School Construction Program in Cambodia" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Sept.

A Shiretoko Reforestation and Tree-Planting project held.

Sept.

Iino joins Aeon Welcia Stores.

Nov.

Sales of Food Artisan products begins.

Nov.

Diamond City listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

2003

Feb.

Diamond City listed on the First Sections of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

Feb.

Kansai NDC, one of the largest integrated distribution centers in Japan, begins operation.

Apr.

Talbots in the U.S. opens its first store for men in Westport, Connecticut, U.S.

May

Aeon Co., Ltd. moves to a Company with Committees system.

June

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kasumi establish a business and capital tie-up.

July

Taiwan Aeon Stores opens its first regional Jusco store, Jusco Xinzhu Store, in Taiwan.

July

The third donations for the "School Construction Program in Cambodia" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Sunday establish a business and capital tie-up.

Sept.

Kyushu Jusco and Home Wide merge to establish Aeon Kyushu.

Nov.

Mycal and Mycal Kyushu joins Aeon.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Posful establish a business and capital tie-up.

Nov.

Aeon Fantasy listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nov.

Maxvalu Kyushu merges with Nishi Kyushu Well Mart and Hallo.

2004

Jan.

Gourmet D'Or and Jack merge.

Apr.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Inageya establish a business tie-up.

Apr.

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 5 million.

June

Joy joins Aeon.

June

Donations for the "School Construction Program in Nepal" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

July

Maxvalu Tokai relisted on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd. increases its capital through a public offering of 27 million shares and implements share split.

Sept.

The brand message launched as a new brand strategy.

Sept.

Topvalu range updated to mark the brand's 10th anniversary.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. announces its participation in the United Nations Global Compact.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. celebrates the 30th anniversary of its stock exchange listing.

Sept.

Jaya Jusco Stores Bhd. launches tree-planting activities in Malaysia to commemorate its 20th anniversary and changes name to Aeon Co. (M) Bhd.

Sept.

Aeon (China) established in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China.

Oct.

Zwei listed on the JASDAQ market.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. achieves SA8000 certification for its Topvalu supplier management systems and Aeon headquarters operations.

Nov.

Donations to help victims of the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake and Typhoon Tokage given to distress areas.

Nov.

Medical Ikkou listed on the JASDAQ market.

Dec.

Certo listed on the JASDAQ market.

2005

Jan.

Donations to help victims of the tsunami triggered by the Sumatra - Andaman Island Earthquake given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Feb.

Aeon Fantasy moves from the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the First Section.

Mar.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Carrefour S.A. agree on a strategic business tie-up. Aeon Co., Ltd. acquires management rights of Carrefour Japan, and changes name to Aeon Marche.

May

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Sunday agree to strengthen their existing business and capital tie-up.

May

Aeon Chikusa Shopping Center opened as Aeon's first Eco Store.

June

Donations for children affected by the tsunami triggered by the Sumatra - Andaman Island Earthquake given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Oct.

Supercenter operations spun off to be succeeded by newly organized Aeon Supercenter.

Oct.

Donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. given to the U.S. Embassy in Japan.

Oct.

Tree-planting held in the area surrounding the Mount Lao Dam in Qingdao City, China.

Nov.

Aeon Co. (M) Bhd. opens its first supermarket in Malaysia, J-One Damansara Damai Store.

Nov.

Emergency relief funds for victims of the Pakistan and India Earthquake given to Japan Platform.

Nov.

Tree-planting activities performed in tsunami-affected areas of Phuket, Thailand.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and East Japan Railway Company agree on a comprehensive business tie-up.

Dec.

"Human-Resource General Training Institute for Aeon Welcia Stores" established.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Tsuruya Shoe Store agree on a business and capital tie-up.

Dec.

Mycal completes corporate rehabilitation seven years ahead of initial schedule.

2006

Feb.

Talbots in the U.S. announces a friendly acquisition of J. Jill Group.

Feb.

A ceremony for the15th anniversary of Aeon Environment Foundation held with an invited guest, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai.

Mar.

Welcia Kanto (former Greencross - Coa) merges with Iino.

Mar.

SPA-type everyday clothing introduced on a full scale under Topvalu brand.

Mar.

Aeon Co., Ltd. resolves to enter the banking business.

Mar.

Origin Toshu becomes a subsidiary.

Mar.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and NTT DoCoMo, Inc. agree to cooperate in introducing a mobile credit payment service "iD*."

Mar.

Consolidation of six subsidiaries of Aeon Co., Ltd. and the service operations of Mycal's subsidiary resolved. Japan Maintenance, Aeon Fantasy, Certo, Gourmet D'Or and Research Institute For Quality Living become new consolidated companies.

Apr.

Sunday becomes a subsidiary of Aeon Co., Ltd. through a third-party allocation of new shares.

May

Nafukohasegawa Corporation becomes a subsidiary of Maxvalu Chubu.

May

Diamond City becomes a subsidiary of Aeon Co., Ltd. through a takeover bid.

May

Emergency relief funds for victims of the Java Indonesia Earthquake given to the Indonesian Embassy.

July

Nafukohasegawa Corporation changes name to Maxvalu Nagoya.

July

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yamaya establish a joint-venture import company, Cordon Vert.

July

The first donations for the "School Construction Program in Laos" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

July

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 6 million.

July

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Belc agree on a business and capital tie-up.

Sept.

Mycal newly opens Morioka Minami Saty Store for the first time in five years and nine months.

Sept.

Sunday and Joy, a home center chain in Yamagata, agree on a business and capital tie-up.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and JAPAN POST agree on a comprehensive business tie-up.

Oct.

The second Tree-Planting Project in Qingdao and a Workshop about a Chinese historical figure, Jofuku, held.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. increases capital through a public offering of 70 million shares.

Nov.

A Tree-Planting Project in Kenya performed.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. becomes the first retail company in Japan to acquire Marine Stewardship Council-Chain of Custody (MSC-CoC) Certification. Sales of seafood certified by eco-label (MSC) begin.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. issues 4,591,300 shares through a third-party allocation of new shares.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. concludes a license agreement with Walt Disney Japan, and begins sales of original products with Disney characters.

2007

Jan.

Demonstration experiments started to review methods to provide plastic shopping bags at Jusco Higashiyama - Nijo Store.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. becomes the first company in Japan to install shared infrastructure jointly developed by NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and East Japan Railway Company and starts accepting electronic payments called "iD" using mobile phones and "Suica*" cards.

Feb.

Taking over the business of Joy-Copain, Aeon Co., Ltd. establishes a new company, Aeon Bakery Systems, to start operation.

Feb.

A new human resource management system introduced, under which employment for all employees is extended to age of 65.

Mar.

Aeon Co., Ltd., The Daiei, Inc. and Marubeni Corporation agree on a business and capital tie-up. Part of the Daiei's shareholding in The Maruetsu, Inc. transferred to Aeon Co., Ltd.

Apr.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Posful conclude an agreement to spin off general retailing operations of Aeon Co., Ltd. in Hokkaido and transfer them to Posful.

Apr.

Aeon Co., Ltd. becomes the first company in the general retailing industry to sign an agreement with the Japanese Ministry of the Environment concerning initiatives toward the establishment of a recycling-oriented society.

Apr.

Aeon Co., Ltd. acquires private placement of shares in Posful, which becomes a subsidiary.

Apr.

Aeon launches its own branded Waon e-money card system.

Apr.

Aeon Environment Foundation and East Japan Railway Company plant trees on the Akita Shimohama Coast.

May

Donations for victims of the Hokuriku Noto Peninsula Earthquake given to Ishikawa Prefecture.

May

Three functions of private brand product development, demand aggregation and supply chain management spun off from Aeon Co., Ltd. to set up three sharedfunction companies.

June

Aeon Stores (Hong Kong) and Aeon Credit Service (Asia) plant trees to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the commencement of business operations in Hong Kong.

July

Aeon Environment Foundation and the Beijing Municipal People's Government implement a tree-planting project along the Great Wall of China at Badaling in Yanqing County, Beijing.

July

Aeon Co., Ltd., Maruetsu and Marubeni Corporation agree on a business tie-up.

July

The second donations for the "School Construction Program in Laos" given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Aug.

Aeon Mall merges with Diamond City and Aeon Kyushu merges with Mycal Kyushu.

Aug.

Donations for victims of the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake given to Ishikawa Prefecture.

Oct.

Maxvalu Chubu merges with Maxvalu Nagoya.

Oct.

Aeon Bank granted a banking license by the Financial Services Agency.

Oct.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Japan Airlines Corporation agree on a comprehensive business tie-up.

Oct.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and SIIC Shanghai (Holdings) Co., Ltd. agree on a business tie-up.

Oct.

Aeon Bank increases capital through a third-party allocation of new shares.

Nov.

Construction of the Preah Norodom Sihanouk Angkor Museum supported by the Aeon 1% Club completed.

Nov.

The Aeon 1% Club welcomes 20 high school students from Vietnam to Japan under the "Teenage Ambassador" project.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. establishes Beijing Aeon in Beijing, China.

Nov.

Emergency relief funds for victims of the devastating cyclone in Bangladesh given to the Embassy of Bangladesh.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. agree to collaborate on the development of electrical appliances for the Topvalu private brand products.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Forest establish Aeon Body with the aim of creating a new business format combining retail operations and services relating to health and beauty.

Dec.

Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd. listed on the Malaysia Stock Exchange.

Dec.

Zwei listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Dec.

Kohyo becomes a subsidiary of Aeon Co., Ltd. through a share transfer.

2008

Feb.

Aeon and Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. establish a business tie-up.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd., Aeon Credit Service and Aeon Mall establish Aeon Insurance Service to integrate their insurance agency activities.

Feb.

Belc listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Mar.

Aeon Co., Ltd., NTT DoCoMo, Inc., East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company expand their e-money systems (Waon, iD, Suica and ICOCA*) nationwide.

Mar.

Aeon becomes the first Japanese retailer to set specific numerical targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions with the adoption of the Aeon Manifesto on the Prevention of Global Warming.

Apr.

Maxvalu Hokkaido merges with Joy.

Apr.

Aeon Co., Ltd. signs an absorption type split agreement transferring its supermarket operations in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe areas of the Kinki region to its consolidated subsidiary, Kohyo.

Apr.

Aeon Environment Foundation and the Beijing Municipal People's Government implement a tree-planting project along the Great Wall of China at Badaling in Yanqing County, Beijing.

Apr.

Sales of American beef resumed.

May

Emergency relief funds for victims of the major cyclone in central and southern Myanmar given to the Embassy of the Union of Myanmar.

May

Aeon Co., Ltd. and CFS Corporation agree on a business and capital tie-up.

May

Basic agreement signed on a merger between Tsuruya Shoe Store and Nustep with Tsuruya Shoe Store as a surviving company, which changes name to GFoot in February 2009.

June

Emergency relief funds for victims of the earthquake in Sichuan Province, China given to the Chinese Embassy in Japan.

June

Aeon Co., Ltd., Mycal and Aeon Supercenter send relief goods to areas affected by the 2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake, under a regional disaster prevention agreement.

June

The total number of trees planted under the "Aeon Hometown Forests Program" exceeds 7 million.

July

Aeon Co., Ltd., Media Scope Co., Ltd., Shimane Prefecture, the Shimane Industrial Promotion Foundation and FeliCa Pocket Marketing Inc. agree to issue ai-poke Waon cards, resulting from the Shimane Ubiquitous Project.

Aug.

Season Select becomes a subsidiary of Maxvalu Tokai.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Shimizu Drug establish a business and capital tie-up.

Aug.

Aeon shifts to a pure holding company structure.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation agree that Mitsubishi Corporation will accept a third-party allocation of new shares issued by Aeon Global SCM, a shared-function subsidiary of Aeon Co., Ltd.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Marubeni Corporation agree that Marubeni Corporation will accept third-party allocations of new shares issued by Aeon Topvalu and Aeon Global Merchandising, which are sharedfunction subsidiaries of Aeon Co., Ltd.

Sept.

A joint holding company, Growell Holdings established through a transfer of shares in Welcia Kanto and Takada Pharmacy.

Sept.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. agree on the introduction of Aeon's Waon e-money card system in Yoshinoya outlets.

Oct.

Aeon Laketown, one of the Japan's largest eco-friendly malls, opened.

Oct.

Proceeds raised by collecting PET bottle caps for a campaign to assist the world's children donated to three organizations providing assistance for children in poverty-stricken countries.

Nov.

Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center, the biggest mall in Beijing, opened.

Nov.

Welcia Kanto acquires Terashima as a subsidiary through a takeover bid.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and KNT Co., Ltd. agree on a business tie-up relating to Aeon's Waon e-money card system.

Nov.

An agreement reached concerning the takeover of the business operations of Kid Lab K.K. A new company, Branshes established and business operations started in February 2009.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Ryukyu Jusco express support for the Ecohana environmental household accounting project and agree to participate in the initiative, which is to be launched in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, in mid-January 2009.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation establish a comprehensive business tie-up.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd., Aeon Credit Service and the Kurihama Shopping Street Cooperative Association in Yokosuka City reach an agreement concerning the progressive introduction of the Waon e-money card system in member stores.

2009

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and FamilyMart Co., Ltd. agree on a business tie-up relating to Aeon's Waon e-money card system to improve convenience for customers.

Feb.

Tsuruya Shoe Store. (current GFoot) becomes a subsidiary.

Apr.

Emergency relief funds for victims of the central Italian earthquake given to the Italian Embassy.

Apr.

Funds for a campaign to eliminate landmines and cluster bombs given to Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan).

May

Business alliance established between Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kyocera Corporation.

May

Honorary Chairman and Adviser Takuya Okada becomes the third Japanese to be granted honorary citizenship of Beijing.

June

Brand name of Aeon Welcia Stores changed to Hapycom, and a new growth strategy launched.

June

Aeon Environmental Foundation jointly establishes the Japan Awards for Biodiversity with the Ministry of the Environment.

July

Aeon Agri Create established to operate farms on leased land.

July

Aeon Marketing established as joint venture of Aeon Co., Ltd., NTT Docomo, Inc. and Aeon Credit Service.

July

Agreement reached on the partial transfer of supermarket business operated by Aeon Retail to Maxvalu Tokai and Maxvalu Nishinihon.

July

Fourth round of donations for a school construction program in Laos given to Japan Committee for UNICEF.

July

Disaster relief and recovery funds given to areas affected by heavy flooding in Yamaguchi and Fukuoka Prefectures.

Aug.

Aeon Integrated Business Service established to provide IT services for the Group.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation reach agreement on a deal under which Aeon Co., Ltd. will underwrite a third-party share issue by Digital Direct Corporation.

Aug.

Disaster relief and recovery funds given to areas affected by heavy flooding in Hyogo Prefecture.

Aug.

Disaster relief and recovery funds given to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Japan to assist Taiwanese victims of Typhoon Morakot.

Sept.

Aeon introduces a new cooperative structure for four retail firms based in the Tohoku region (the GMS and Maxvalu business of Aeon Retail in the Tohoku region, Maxvalu Tohoku, Aeon Supercenter and Sunday).

Sept.

Absorption-type merger between Shenzhen Aeon and Aeon (China) with Shenzhen Aeon as the surviving company, which changes name to Aeon South China.

Oct.

Takiya acquires Kondo Pharmacy as a wholly owned subsidiary.

Nov.

Disaster relief and recovery funds given to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia for victims of the Sumatra earthquake.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Retail enter into an absorption-type split agreement in which the supermarket business of Aeon Retail is split off to form six subsidiaries of Aeon Co., Ltd. which commence business operations on February 21, 2010.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd. agree on the introduction of Aeon's Waon e-money card system in 3,200 McDonald's outlets.

2010

Feb.

Disaster relief funds for victims of the earthquake in Haiti given to JPF.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Choshi City sign comprehensive cooperation agreement relating to regional development.

Feb.

Medical Ikkou and Medipal Holdings Corporation sign a capital and business partnership agreement.

Mar.

Disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the earthquake in Chile given to the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in Japan.

Apr.

Aeon reaches milestone of plantging a cumulative total of one million trees along the Great Wall of China in Beijing.

Apr.

Donations of part of the proceeds from the sales to Save the Children Japan, an organization that strives to eradicate child poverty.

May

Emergency disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the Qinghai Earthquake in China given to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan.

May

Aeon launchs the Aeon Happy Project to express appreciation to customers for the 40th anniversary of Aeon's predecessor, JUSCO Co., Ltd.

May

The Aeon Environmental Foundation establishes "The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity".

May

Donations to Miyazaki Prefecture for support towards repairing the damage caused by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the prefecture's cattle.

June

TOPVALU Barreal, a new-genre beer launched.

June

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Osaka Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

July

The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements a tree planting project in Hue, Vietnam.

Aug.

Cox Co., Ltd. and Blue Grass Co., Ltd. merge with Cox Co., Ltd. remaining as the surviving company.

Aug.

The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second round of tree planting project in Cambodia.

Aug.

Emergency disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the mudslide in China given to the Embassy of the People's Republic of Chile in Japan.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd., Marunaka Co., Ltd., Sanyo Marunaka Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation Announce a Four-Way Comprehensive Business Alliance.

Aug.

Aeon Co., Ltd. purchases domestic CO2 emission credits, an unprecedented amount purchased by a single domestic corporation, by using proceeds from the sale of plastic bags.

Aug.

Food Supply JUSCO Co., Ltd. changes its company name to Aeon Food Supply Ltd..

Aug.

A new clothing brand, TOPVALU COLLECTION introduced.

Sept.

Aeon Delight Co., Ltd. and Certo Corporation merge with Aeon Delight Co., Ltd. remaining as the surviving company.

Oct.

The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements "Nanyo Aeon's Forest" tree planting project based on agreement of "Yamagata Kizuna-no-Mori".

Oct.

The Awards Ceremony for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity and Speeches by Recipients held. German Chancellor Angela Merkel honored with the Special Prize for the International Year of Biodiversity.

Oct.

Aeon Group's Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2011 to FY2013) launched.

Oct.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Mie Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Oct.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Miyagi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Nov.

The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements Minami-Shimabara tree planting project. 5 year-project started.

Nov.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Gifu Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Nov.

Aeon LakeTown selected as Golden Award winner in Innovative design & Development of a new retail project and the Sustainable Design Award winner in 2010 ICSC Asia Shopping Center Awards competition.

Nov.

Disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the trrential rain in the Aomori region given to Kagoshima Prefecture.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Shimane Prefecture conclude a comprehensive business alliance.

Dec.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Shizuoka Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Dec.

Donations through Aeon and UNICEF Safe Water Campaign presentet to the Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Dec.

Honorary Chairman and Adviser Takuya Okada honored for Royal Order of Sahametrei Grand Cross by Kingdom of Cambodia.

Jan.

Emergency disaster relief and recovery fonds to support the damaged caused by the heavy snow goven to Tottori Prefecture and Shimane Prefecture.

Jan.

Emergency disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the natural disaster in Austraria given to the Austrarian Embassy in Japan.

Jan.

Emergency disaster relief and recovery fonds for victims of the trrentrial rain in Brazil given to the Embassy of Brazil in Japan.

Jan.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Tottori Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Shiga Prefecture conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yamanashi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation and Sharp Corp. reach agreement for corporate project, aiming to develop life support service using a tablet device.

Feb.

Aeon Co., Ltd. and Iwate Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.

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