History
1758-1969
- 1758
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The first Sozaemon Okada establishes Shinoharaya in Yokkaichi and begins trading in kimono fabrics and accessories.
- 1887
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The fifth Soemon Okada moves Shinoharaya, located in Yokkaichikyuroku machi, to Yokkaichi-tsuji machi. Shinoharaya changes name to Okadaya.
- 1920
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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
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Sept. The sixth Soemon Okada restructures Okadaya as a joint stock company. Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store established with \250,000 in capital.
- 1937
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Nov. Kazuichi Futagi establishes Futagi Clothing Store in Himeji.
- 1946
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June Takuya Okada named President of Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store.
- 1949
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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
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Aug. Jiro Inoue establishes Iida (later Shiro) in Toyonaka.
- 1959
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Nov. Okadaya Kimono Fabric Store changes name to Okadaya (¥15 million in capital).
- 1968
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May Business tie-up established between Okadaya and Futagi based on merger.
June Shiro joins the partnership between Okadaya and Futagi.
- 1969
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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-
- 1970
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Mar. The first merger: Okadaya merges with Futagi, Okadaya Chain, Kawamura and Jusco and changes name to Jusco the following month.
- 1972
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Aug. The second merger: Jusco merges with Yamateya, Yamateya Sangyo and Keihan Jusco (former Shiro), with capital of ¥777.5 million.
- 1974
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June The R. MI. Jusco Farm (current Tasmania Feedlot) established in Australia.
Sep. Jusco listed on the Second Sections of the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
- 1976
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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-
- 1980
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Sept. Jusco credit card issued.
Dec. Abilities Jusco established as a joint venture with Japan Abilities Incorporated.
- 1984
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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
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June Jaya Jusco Stores opens Dayabumi Store in Malaysia, the first overseas store for Jusco.
Dec. Jusco Stores (Hong Kong) established.
- 1986
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Feb. Laura Ashley Japan established as a joint venture between Jusco and U.K.'s Laura Ashley.
October Shinshu Jusco Co., Ltd. is listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange as the first listed subsidiary.
- 1988
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June Talbots, a U.S. women's fashion specialty chain store, joins Jusco Group.
September Welmart Co., Ltd. registers shares over-the-counter
- 1989
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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-
- 1990
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Sep. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
- 2000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 "singing AEON" 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-
- 2005
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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
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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
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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 shared function 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
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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
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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.
Mar. Announces Aeon's Self-Reflection, and reduces prices for 5,100 items for both national and private brands
Mar. AEON Co., Ltd. and Ota City Tourism Association (Shimane Prefecture) sign a business partnership for environmental conservation, tourism promotion and regional development, and agreed to issue Iwami Ginzan WAON
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.
June The number of Aeon WAON e-money cards issued exceeded 10 million.
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).
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.
Dec. The board of directors resolves that Aeon Co., Ltd. and AEON U.S.A. Inc will repay all holdings to Talbots after transferring all the shares that AEON U.S.A. Inc holds. This is executed after concluding a merger agreement by The Talbots, Inc., Talbots Acquisition Inc., and BPW Acquisition Corp. with Aeon Co., Ltd.
2010-
- 2010
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Feb. Donation for disaster recovery for victims of Haiti earthquake to NPO Japan Platform
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 funds for victims of the earthquake in Chile given to the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in Japan.
Apr. Aeon reaches milestone of planting 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 funds for victims of the Qinghai Earthquake in China given to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan.
May Aeon launches 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 funds 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.
Sep. Aeon Environmental Foundation was certified and renamed as a public interest incorporated foundation Aeon Environmental Foundation
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 funds for victims of the torrential 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 presented 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.
- 2011
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Jan. Emergency disaster relief and recovery funds to support the damaged areas caused by the heavy snow given to Tottori Prefecture and Shimane Prefecture.
Jan. Emergency disaster relief and recovery funds for victims of the natural disaster in Australia given to the Australian Embassy in Japan.
Jan. Emergency disaster relief and recovery funds for victims of the torrential 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.
Feb. Donation for disaster recovery for victims of Haiti earthquake to NPO Japan Platform
Feb. Maikalcante Bore Co., Ltd. and Aeon Bakery System Co., Ltd. merged and changed its name to Aeon Bakery System Co., Ltd.
Mar. Donation of disaster recovery support for New Zealand earthquake victims to New Zealand Embassy in Japan
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd and Nara Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Mar. Emergency disaster relief donations given to victims of the 2011 Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake.
Apr. Donations over 4 billion yen given to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake for the rebuilding of communities. (First-round donations).
Apr. Aeon Laketown Outlet opened as its first outlet mall.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Ishikawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aomori Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement for cooperation.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yufu City, Oita Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
May Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kagawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement.
May Aeon Co., Ltd. and Gunma Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
May Aeon Laketown wins the "Best of the Best Sustainable Design Award".
May Aeon Co., Ltd. and Chiba City conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Laos.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. and Nigata Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement
June Donations total 6.1 hundred million yen by Aeon's employees and its executives given to the employees affected by the disaster.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. and Akita Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
June Donations total 5 billion yen given to Prefectures such as Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima. (Second-round donations).
June Aeon Co., Ltd. and Nagano Prefecture sign a comprehensive cooperation partnership agreement
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Lake Shikotsu, Hokkaido Prefecture.
July The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Jakarta.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kochi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kurashiki City, Okayama sign a comprehensive cooperation partnership agreement relating to regional development
July The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Cambodia.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
July Aeon launches a test for radioactivity on all cattle used in TOPVALU domestic black-haired Japanese beef production.
Aug. Aeon launches Japan's first private brand premium draft beer under the TOPVALU label.
Aug. Aeon Big Co., Ltd. established.
Aug. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kagoshima Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Sept. Aeon makes Loc Development Co., Ltd. a subsidiary, changing its name to Aeon Town Co., Ltd..
Sept. Disaster relief funds for victims of the Typhoon Talas given to Wakayama and Wakayama Prefecture.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Saitama Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Sept. Aeon signs a partnership agreement with Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities- part of Vietnam National University.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kyoto Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yamaguchi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Dotombori enter into partnership.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Fukushima Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Toyama Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Oct. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the third round of the tree planting project in Miyakejima.
Oct. Aeon acquires a licence of investment for its first outlet in Vietnam.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kanagawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Oct. Disaster relief funds for victims given to Thailand and Cambodia.
Oct. Recipients selected for the second Japan Awards for Biodiversity.
Oct. The first Donations in retail industry 90 million yen given to the course Tokyo University.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Tochigi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hiroshima Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement for cooperation.
Oct. Disaster relief funds for victims of the earthquake given to the Republic of Turkey
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Ibaraki Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Chita City, Wakayama Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon opens the first Cosmême store in Aeon Laketown.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. obtain approval from the Kingdom of Cambodia to open a shopping center in the country.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Biccamera Inc. launch Aeon's WAON e-money in Bic Camera outlets.
Nov. Aeon acquires shares of Marunaka Co., Ltd., and Sanyo Marunaka Co., Ltd. to make these two companies Aeon's subsidiaries.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hamamatsu City conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Ehime Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Okinawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Dec. Disaster relief funds for victims of the typhoons given to the Republic of the Philippines.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for local joint businesses.
- 2012
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Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Okayama Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Jan. Aeon's overseas GMS and SM stores reach 100 outlets.
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aichi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement for cooperation.
Jan. Aeon Retail Splits My Basket Division into a new company, My Basket Co., Ltd.
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Chiba Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hyogo Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement.
Feb. Aeon's private brand TOPVALU launched at 61outlets in China.
Feb. Petcity Co., Ltd. merge with AHB International Inc.
Mar. Launch of the operations at Aeon Vietnam Co., Ltd.
March : AEON, Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., and Bic Camera Co., Ltd. agree to issue the "BIC CAMERA JMB WAON Card."
Mar. Launch of the initiatives "Making our wishes for recovery from the 3.11 disaster come true"
Mar. Aeon's WAON e-money transaction volume exceeds a trillion yen.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. concludes an industry-academia alliance with Kagawa Nutrition University.
Apr. Aeon holds the GRAND GENERATION’S COLLECTION in TOKYO to introduce initiatives related to the shift to senior-oriented markets.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Fukuoka Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Apr. Aeon donates \120 Million to support the children affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake through the Aeon Yellow Receipt Campaign.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Apr. Launch of Aeon’s e-money “WAON for Tohoku Restoration” card
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement for cooperation.
Apr. Development of the Service Business in Thailand - Aeon Fantasy establishes an operating company for the indoor amusement facilities business and Zwei launches a matchmaking service
Apr. Organizational reform of Aeon (China) Co., Ltd. - The Aeon Group’s China Headquarters shifts to a “dual headquarters system”, with two headquarters based in both Beijing and Guangdong
June Aeon holds “KIZUNA MESSAGE for Biodiversity” at Rio+20.
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements tree planting project in Mukawa Cho, Hokkaido Prefecture.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. agrees with Tesco PLC to acquire 50% of the outstanding shares in Tesco Japan Co., Ltd. from Tesco.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. and Tokushima Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
June Aeon concludes agreement with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. A first in the retail industry.
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture.
July The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in the Republic of Indonesia.
July Aeon hosts Japan-China High School Student Exchange Program.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Oita Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
July Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation to participate in the Supermarket Business developed by three Maxvalu supermarket operators in China.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Saga Prefecture conclude a comprehensive agreement.
Aug. Launch of Aeon's shopping portal site, “AEON SQUARE”
Aug. Aeon Vietnam Co., Ltd. obtains investment certificate in Binh Duong Province for its second store in Vietnam.
Aug. The Aeon Environmental Foundation hosts First Asian Students Environment Platform.
Aug. Launch of Japan’s first “Fast Fish” labeled products using Sanriku’s marine products for support to restoration in Tohoku
August: MaxValu Tokai Co., Ltd. and AEON Kimisawa Co., Ltd. enter into a merger agreement with MaxValu Tokai Co., Ltd. as the surviving company.
Sept. Launch of “Aeon ECO Project” toward Fiscal 2020
Sept. Launch of “Aeon DNA University”, the leadership and values development program
Sept. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Hue city, Vietnam.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. announces restructuring of the Financial Services Business.
Sept. Establishment of “AEONBIKE Co. Ltd.” as Aeon's bicycle company
Oct. Aeon implements the tree planting project in a Coastal Forest in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
October Maxvalu Chubu Co., Ltd. and Maxvalu Chukyo Co., Ltd. conclude a merger agreement with Maxvalu Chubu Co., Ltd. as the surviving company.
Oct. Aeon holds Group’s first-ever welcoming ceremony of the fall for new employees in Miyagi Prefecture.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Oita City, Oita Prefecture conclude an agreement for contributing to local areas.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hiroshima Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Oct. Launch of Aeon's Scholarship Program in Indonesia
Oct. The Aeon Environmental Foundation holds an award ceremony for MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2012 in Hyderabad, India.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Nov. Execution of share purchase agreement and simultaneous completion of share purchase to acquire Carrefour’s Malaysian operations
Nov. Launch of the Aeon Group’s ASEAN Headquarters
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon offers donations under the AEON UNICEF Safe Water Campaign to the Japan Committee for UNICEF.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation plants 15,000 trees in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon’s Supermarket Business grows to 1,000 stores nationwide.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the third round of Minami-Shimabara tree planting project in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Nov. Qingdao Aeon resumes full-fledged operations of Jusco Huangdao Shopping Center.
Nov. Aeon's general merchandise store (GMS) and supermarket in China reach 50 stores.
Nov. Aeon 1% Club hosts the first AEON eco-1 Grand Prix.
November: AEON Co., Ltd., TOKAI Holdings Corporation, and Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. agree to issue the "TLC WAON Card."
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the first tree planting project in Kihoku-cho, Mie Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon implements the inauguration ceremony for Aeon Mall Phnom Penh, the first store in Kingdom of Cambodia.
Nov. Presentation of emergency disaster relief donation for people affected by the Typhoon in the Philippines
Nov. Aeon offers donations under the School Construction Support for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Japan Committee for UNICEF.
- 2013
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Jan. Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd. makes Aeon Bank, Ltd. its consolidated subsidiary.
Jan. Aeon 1% Club hosts the “Teenage Ambassador Program” for the enhancing friendship and cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Japan.
Jan. The first in the world as a retail company group Aeon Co. (M) Bhd. and University of Malaya signs a partnership agreement.
Jan. Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. opens Maxvalu HappyValley Store in Guangzhou, its first store launched in China.
Jan. Aeon makes Christmas Charity Donations helping UNICEF to support children affected by the disaster.
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture conclude an agreement for contributing to local areas.
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. establish PT. Aeon Mall Indonesia.
Mar. Launch of "Smart Aeon,″next-generation Eco Store
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. makes Peacock Store as its wholly owned subsidiary.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon 1% Club donate 26 million yen to Association for Aid and Relief Japan raised under the Disabled Persons Assistance Campaign.
Apr. Aeon donates emergency disaster relief of 10 million yen to Sichuan Province, China
Apr. The Aeon Environmental Foundation donates solar power generating systems to junior high schools in Malaysia.
Apr. Aeon donates the total of approximately 170million yen to Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi Prefecture for disaster afflicted children.
May Aeon Kasai Store reopens as a "Grand Generation Mall."
May Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon (China) Co., Ltd establish Aeon Tsinghua University School of Social Science Social Development Research Center under the partnership with the National Tsinghua University.
May Aeon Co., Ltd. starts a joint project with Malaysian Government and UNIDO launching the Sustainable Supplier Development Program.
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second tree planting project in Mukawa Cho, Hokkaido Prefecture.
June Aeon makes donations to the Japan Committee for UNICEF under the Aeon UNICEF Safe Water Campaign.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. forms a partnership with the Kanda Gaigo Group.
June Aeon Co., Ltd. establishes GMS operating companies in Hubei and Jiangsu Province in China respectively.
July Aeon 1% Club hosts Japan-China High School Student Exchange Program.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kawasaki City conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. establishes the Office of Diversity.
July The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Yangon, Myanmar.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kumamoto Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
July Aeon Co., Ltd. becomes the first retailer in Japan to obtain ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification.
Aug. The Aeon Environmental Foundation hosts the second Asian Students Environmental Platform in South Korea.
Aug. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Miyazaki Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Aug. Aeon 1% Club hosts the first Aeon Asia Eco-Leaders Forum in Indonesia.
Aug. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the third tree planting project in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Aug. Aeon 1% Club hosts the first Teenage Ambassador Program between Japan and Myanmar for the enhanced friendship and cultural exchange.
Aug. Aeon Co., Ltd. commences a tender offer for common stock of Gfoot Co., Ltd.
Aug. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. hold groundbreaking ceremony for Aeon Mall BSD, the first store in Indonesia
Aug. Aeon Co., Ltd. makes The Daiei, Inc. its consolidated subsidiary.
Sept. Aeon wins the Minister’s Prize for Environmental Store Equipment in the 16th Japan Ozone Layer Protection and Global Warming Prevention Award.
Sept. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements The Great Wall Reforestation Project in China.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. implements the tree planting projects in Osima, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Sept. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Nagasaki Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Sept. Establishment of Aeon Index Living Sdn. Bhd. under the strategic partnership between Aeon Co.(M) Bhd. and Index Living Mall Co., Ltd.
Oct. The Aeon Environmental Foundation holds the third Japan Awards for Biodiversity.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and the Japan FM Network Association conclude a disaster prevention agreement.
Nov. Aeon consolidates Group’s developer business operations.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the third tree planting project in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. selected into CDP2013 JAPAN 500 as Climate Disclosure Leadership company for 2 consecutive years
Nov. Aeon donates disaster relief funds of 10 million yen for the typhoon victims in the Philippines.
Nov. Aeon 1% Club initiates Aeon Scholarship Program in Cambodia.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture.
Nov. The cumulative number of planted trees reaches 10 million at the Aeon Hometown Forest Program held at Aeon Mall Makuhari New City.
Nov. Aeon Reit Investment Corporation listed
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the tree planting project in Aya Cho, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. decide on launching its second store in Indonesia, Aeon Mall JDC.
Dec. Aeon Culture Co., Ltd. begins its operation.
Dec. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second tree planting project in Kihoku Cho, Mie Prefecture.
Dec. Aeon gives customer donations of 100 million yen for the typhoon victims in the Philippines.
Dec. Aeon gives donations of 750 thousand dollars to Japan Committee for UNICEF under the School Construction Support for Myanmar.
Dec. Aeon 1% Club hosts the second Aeon Eco-1 Grand Prix.
Dec. Aeon Mall Makuhari New City opens as Aeon's flagship store.
- 2014
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Jan. Aeon Mall Tan Phu Celadon opens as the first Aeon Mall in Vietnam.
Jan. Aeon gives donations to the organization supporting children in Asia through Plastic Bottle Cap Collection Campaign.
Jan. Aeon 1% Club hosts the Teenage Ambassador Program between Japan and Vietnam for the enhanced friendship and cultural exchange.
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd., as the first company in Asia, participates in Fairtrade Sourcing Programs.
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd., Aeon Hokkaido Corporation, The Daiei, Inc. and Maxvalu Hokkaido Co., Ltd. conclude Sapporo City Development Partnership Agreement.
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aizuwakamatsu City conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Feb. Aeon Mall Toin becomes the first shopping mall to acquire the ABINC Certificate, the certificate for facilities supporting biodiversity conservation.
Mar. Aeon's private brand Topvalu renewed on its 40th Anniversary.
Mar. Launch of the first MSC-certified scallops
March : AEON One Percent Club (foundation) held the Japan-Vietnam "Teenage Ambassador (international exchange for high school students)" event in Vietnam.
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd announces Aeon Group Medium-term Management Plan (FY 2014-2016).
Mar. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the first tree planting project in Hanoi City, Vietnam.
Mar. Aeon 1% Club hosts school opening ceremony in Myanmar.
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Okayama-City in Okayama Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd. converts Felica Pocket Marketing Inc. into its consolidated subsidiary.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. (former Jusco Co., Ltd. at the time of listing) begins its "Listed for 40 Years Anniversary Campaign."
Apr. Aeon 1% Club donates to the Disabled Persons Assistance Campaign
Apr. The Aeon Environmental Foundation donates solar power generating systems to 10 junior high schools in Vietnam.
May. Aeon presents the donation to Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi Prefecture for children afflicted by 3.11 earthquake.
May. Aeon starts Mori Tsunagi Project in Mie Prefecture, a training program to nurture workers for forestry industry.
May. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements tree planting project in Suzhou City, China.
May. Aeon Agri Create Co., Ltd. concludes a cooperation agreement on agricultural initiative with Kinki University.
June Launch of ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) -cirtified pangasius under Aeon's private brand Topvalu
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements Tohoku Reconstruction Hometown Forest Program in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture.
June The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements tree planting project in Mukawa Cho, Hokkaido Prefecture.
June Aeon Mall Phnom Penh opens as the first Aeon Mall in Cambodia.
July Aeon 1% Club presents donation collected through Aeon-UNICEF Safe Water Campaign.
July : AEON One Percent Club (foundation) conducts the "Japan-China Teenage Ambassador (High School Student International Exchange)" program in Japan.
July The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second tree planting project in Yangon City, Myanmar.
July : AEON One Percent Club (foundation) conducts the first "Teenage Ambassador (international exchange for high school students)" program in the Philippines.
July Start of payment service through Aeon's e-money WAON for taxies of Daiwa Motor Transportation
July Aeon launches CSR program under a joint project with UNIDO and Malaysian Government.
Aug. The Aeon Environmental Foundation hosts the third Asian Students Environmental Platform (ASEP) in China.
August : AEON One Percent Club (foundation) holds "Asia Youth Leaders 2014" in Vietnam.
Sep. Launch of Aeon Life Co., a funeral business operating company
Sep. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kita-kyushu City, Nagasaki Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Sep. Aeon Global SCM Co., Ltd. starts using sustainable railway transportation system together with Kao corporation.
Sep. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement.
Sep. The Aeon Environmental Foundation announces the winners for The MIDORl Prize for Biodiversity 2014.
Sep. Aeon Co., Ltd. converts Red Cabbage Co., Ltd. into its consolidated subsidiary.
Sep. The Aeon Environmental Foundation and Aeon (M) Co., Bhd. (Aeon Malaysia) implements tree planting commemorating Aeon Malaysia's 30th year of establishment.
Sep. Aeon Agri Create Co., Ltd and Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd. conclude an agreement on the promotion of food recycling loop.
Sep. Aeon presents the donation and disaster relief funds for those who afflicted by the Hiroshima landslide.
Sep. Aeon implements the second Tohoku Reconstruction Hometown Forest Program.
Sep. Aeon 1% Club hosts Teenage Ambassador Program between Japan and the Phillipines.
Sep. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hino City, Tokyo Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement.
Oct. Aeon 1% Club hosts Japan-China Teenage Ambassador Program in China.
Oct. Launch of Topavalu Gurinai Organic Food Series under Aeon's private brand Topvalu
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Hakodate City, Hokkaido Prefecture conclude an agreement on city development.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. implements the third tree planting at the coastal area of Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Oct. Launch of "Jimono-no-hi," an initiative to promote local products at 2,000 stores in Japan
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Oct. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the fourth tree planting project in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. ties up with Aomori Prefecture and Hirosaki University to promote healthy life expectancy in the Prefecture.
Oct. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement on enhancing lives of the local citizen.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second tree planting project in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. selected into Climate Disclosure Leadership Index and Climate Performance Leadership Index by International NGO CDP
November : AEON Co., Ltd., UNI Global Union, UA Zensen, and AEON Group Labor Union Federation signed a Global Framework Agreement on labor, human rights, and the environment.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Nov. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the second tree planting project in Aya Cho, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. launches a special benefit plan for long-term or large amount shareholders.
Nov. Aeon 1% Club starts Aeon Scholarship Program in Myanmar.
Nov. Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. introduces a corner featuring French frozen supermarket Picard at Aeon Tamadaira Woods store.
Nov. Aeon Index Living Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia opens Index Livingmall, a large-scale speciality mall for home furniture and home decorative items.
Nov. Aeon Co., Ltd. converts Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd. into its consolidated subsidiary.
Dec. The Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the third tree planting project in Kihoku Cho, Mie Prefecture.
Dec. Aeon 1% Club presents the donation for school construction support project in Myanmar.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Osaka City conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Dec. Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. wins IAUD (International Association for Universal Design) award 2014 in the category of public space for its universal design initiatives.
Dec. Aeon Co., Ltd. opened employer-provided daycare facility Aeon Yume Mirai (Dreams for the future) Nursery school at Aeon Mall Makuhari New City.
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- 2015
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Jan. Aeon 1% Club hosts A Dream Concert: Towards a Brighter Future under Children's Dream Support Program.
Jan. Aeon 1% Club hosts Teenage Ambassador Program between Japan and Indonesia.
Jan. Launch of Fairtrade Sourcing Program chocolate for the first time in Asia under Aeon's private brand Topvalu.
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Karatsu City, Nagasaki Prefecture conclude a cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Jan. Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. awarded by Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for its contribution to promote barrier-free design
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. announces agreements on a capital/business tie-up with two supermarkets chain in Vietnam; Fivimart and Citimart.
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. wins Energy Conservation Grand Prize presented by the Energy Conservation Center Japan for its Energy Advisor System
Jan. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Asahikawa City, Hokkaido Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Feb. Organizational reforms implemented to establish a Group management structure aimed for Customer-First, community-rooted, and store-focused management
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. wins Bronze Prize in RobecoSAM Sustainability Award 2015.
Feb. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement for revitalizing local areas.
Feb. The number of dementia supporters reaches 50 thousand, achieving the biggest scale in Japan.
Mar. Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. spins off R.O.U Co.,Ltd., a fancy goods store business.
Mar. Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. spins off A・Colle Co., Ltd. a small-sized store business.
March : AEON, Ltd. becomes the first retailer to receive the Basic Achievement Grand Prize at the 2015 J-Win Diversity Awards.
March : AEON One Percent Club (foundation) implements the "Japan Indonesia Teenage Ambassador Program" in Indonesia.
March: AEON Co., Ltd. is selected as one of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "100 Diversity Management Companies for FY2014"
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Agreement" with Koriyama City.
Mar. Aeon 1% Club holds the school opening ceremony in Myanmar under its School Construction Support Project.
Mar. Aeon's initiatives toward conservation of biodiversity and usage of sustainable source are recognized as one of the partnership projects of United Nations Decade on Biodiversity Japan Committee.
Apr. Aeon 1% Club becomes the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation from the General Incorporated Foundation.
Apr. Aeon’s first mall in Indonesia "Aeon Mall BSD CITY" opens.
April: AEON Retail Co., Ltd. opens comprehensive after-school care center "AEON After-School Classroom" in Tokyo and Chiba Prefectures.
April: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Morioka City and the Morioka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Apr. The number of Regional WAON cards reaches 100. ("MORIO-J card" of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture)
May Aeon 1% Club presents a donation for those affected by the earthquake in Nepal, combining the same amount from the Club.
May Aeon presents a donation to Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima respective Prefectures for children affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
June : AEON Environmental Foundation conducts the first "Tree Planting in Atsuma-cho, Hokkaido" event.
June: AEON Co., Ltd. and Daiei Co., Ltd. become the first retail companies to join the "Ikuboss Corporate Alliance "
June Aeon Environmental Foundation implements the first tree-planting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
June The number of Aeon WAON e-money cards issued exceeded 50 million.
June : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Partnership Agreement" with Tonami City.
July Aeon and Japan Professional Football League conclude a top partnership contract.
July : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Agreement" with Miyakojima City.
July Aeon Asia Sdn. Bhd. and Union of Kansai Governments conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement.
August : AEON Environmental Foundation holds the 4th Asian Students Environmental Forum (ASEP) in Vietnam.
August : AEON One Percent Club (public foundation) holds "Asia Youth Leaders 2015" in China
Aug. Aeon 1% Club presents a donation for building a temporary school to support restoration from the earthquake in Nepal.
Aug. Aeon Environmental Foundation holds the 4th Japan-China International Symposium on Environmental Issues.
September: AEON SUPERCENTER CO., LTD., Abilities JUSCO CO., LTD., and AEON CO., LTD. receive awards for the employment of people with disabilities from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers.
Sep. Aeon starts to offer Halal food permanently at some Aeon stores in Kanto region.
Sep. Aeon 1% Club hosts Japan-Laos Teenage Ambassadors Program in Laos.
September : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Takayama City.
October: AEON One Percent Club (public foundation) implements the "Japan-China Teenage Ambassador Program" in China.
October: AEON, Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Yokosuka City.
October Shimizu Shoji Co., Ltd., a retail company in Niigata Prefecture, joins the group
November: AEON Co., Ltd. signs an agreement on childcare support with Itabashi Ward, Tokyo.
November: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Izunokuni City.
November : AEON Co., Ltd. Honorary Chairman and Advisor Takuya Okada becomes the first person to receive the title of "Honorary Member" Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA)
November : AEON Co., Ltd. implements the "Ikuboss Joint Declaration" in Chiba City, the first such initiative in Japan by industry, government, and academia.
Nov. Aeon Mall Hangzhou Liangzhu Xincheng opens as the first Aeon Mall in Hangzhou area, China.
December : AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Urayasu City
December : AEON One Percent Club (public foundation) donates donations to the "AEON UNICEF Safe Water Campaign "
Dec. Initiatives by Aeon Railway Transportation Research Council toward reduction of environmental burdens win the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Award under the Excellent Green Logistics Commendation Program.
Dec. Aeon Mall Panyu Square opens as the first Aeon Mall in Guangzhou area, China.
- 2016
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January : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Agreement" with Aira City.
January : AEON Co., Ltd. announces the "AEON Health Management Declaration"
February: AEON 's CSR Report wins the 19th Environmental Reporting Award (Minister of the Environment Award)
March Great East Japan Earthquake Five years ago, with the determination of "Lively Tohoku-Let's connect, Power of Hometowns", we started efforts from "reconstruction" to "growth and creation".
March: AEON Town Co., Ltd. establishes AEON Real Estate Services.
March : AEON Co., Ltd. formulates AEON Group BCM Five-Year Plan
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Toyonaka City.
March : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a comprehensive memorandum of understanding with the Ho Chi Minh City government regarding investment and business promotion in Ho Chi Minh City.
April: AEON Global SCM Co., Ltd. merges with LogiOne Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Daiei Co., Ltd.
April: AEON Retail Co., Ltd. begins selling Japan's first ASC-certified Minamisanriku oysters from Miyagi Prefecture at 101 stores.
April : AEON Co., Ltd. formulates the "Basic Policy on Corporate Governance "
April Launched the first asc-certified Chilean silver salmon in Asia at group stores
April: AEON, Ltd. establishes AEON Orange, a joint venture with CMGC Co., Ltd. of Myanmar.
May: AEON Co., Ltd. begins local ecosystem initiatives
May: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Mihara City.
June AEON SAVEUR Co., Ltd. established
June Bio C’ Bon Japon CO., LTD. established
June: AEON Retail Co., Ltd. and AEON Town Co., Ltd. sign a "Community Contribution Agreement" with Sakura City.
June : AEON Co., Ltd. signs "Community Contribution Cooperation Agreement" with Fukushima City
June : AEON Co., Ltd. launches new "WAON POINT" service
August : AEON Co., Ltd. formulates its "Forestry Resource Procurement Policy"
September Welcia Yakkyoku Co., Ltd. merges with CFS Corporation
September : AEON Co., Ltd. signs "Livable City Development Partnership Agreement" with Kahoku City
Sep. Opening of first store in Myanmar "Aeon Orange North Okkalappa Store"
September : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Edogawa Ward, Tokyo.
September: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Nobeoka City.
Nov. Opening of first store in Japan "Picard Aoyama Kottodori Store"
November 1st store in Japan "Bio c'Bon Azabujuban store" opens
November : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Nishinomiya City.
December: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Meguro Ward, Tokyo
December: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a Regional Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement with Higashiosaka City.
- 2017 (Heisei 29)
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January : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Agreement" with Kofu City, the Kofu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Kofu Shopping District Association.
February: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Suita City.
February : AEON, Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Partnership Agreement" with Komatsu City.
February : AEON, Ltd. signs a "Community Contribution Partnership Agreement" with Tokushima City.
March: Kumamoto City and AEON CO., LTD. sign a Regional Comprehensive Partnership Agreement.
March Opened the first supermarket store "Aeon Maxvalu Express Reoussey Keo Store" in Cambodia
April : AEON Co., Ltd. formulates the "AEON’s Sustainable Procurement Policy" and "Sustainable Procurement Goals for 2020"
May: A comprehensive partnership agreement is signed between Himeji City and AEON Co., Ltd.
June : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a comprehensive memorandum of understanding on investment and business promotion in Hanoi City with the Hanoi People's Committee.
June : AEON Co., Ltd. is designated as a "designated public institution" by the Prime Minister under the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act.
August: AEON Co., Ltd. signs an agreement with Aichi Prefecture on cooperation in the supply of emergency supplies in the event of a disaster.
August : AEON Environmental Foundation (public interest incorporated foundation) signs partnership agreement with Japan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Network
September : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kobe City.
October: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Obihiro City
October: AEON Group Food Waste Reduction Targets are established.
- 2018 (Heisei 30)
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February: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Zama City
February: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Minoh City.
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Chiba University
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Narita City.
March : AEON Co., Ltd. formulates the "AEON Decarbonization Vision 2050"
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with Ibaraki City.
April : AEON Co., Ltd. invests in US venture company Boxed to accelerate the "digital shift"
April : AEON Environmental Foundation, Mie Prefecture, and Matsusaka City sign a forest conservation agreement regarding "Matsusaka City Tree Planting."
April: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement for regional revitalization with Iwaki City
April: AEON Co., Ltd. signs Agreements to Provide Assistance to Procure Supplies during a Disaster
August : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Kushiro City
October Launched GLOBAL GAP Number labeled products for the first time in Asia
October: AEON Co., Ltd. forms business and capital alliance with Fuji Co., Ltd.
December : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a partnership agreement with Tottori City
- 2019 (Heisei 31 / first year of Reiwa)
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January: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Kochi City.
February : AEON Co., Ltd. invests in SIGNA Sports United GmbH, Europe's No. 1 sports e-commerce platform, to accelerate the "digital shift"
March: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Yachiyo City
April : AEON Co., Ltd. and AEON IBIS Co., Ltd. jointly establish the "Aeon Digital Management Center" to accelerate the "digital shift"
August: AEON Co., Ltd. establishes AEON Reve Cosmetics Co., Ltd., the exclusive distributor of French cosmetics brand "Yves Rocher."
August : AEON Co., Ltd. signs a regional partnership agreement with Koshigaya City.
September : AEON, Ltd. signs a regional cooperation agreement with Fujiidera City.
November AEON Co., Ltd. signs exclusive partnership in Japan with Ocado Solutions, a subsidiary of the UK online supermarket company Ocado
November : AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement for regional revitalization with Tomakomai City.
December: AEON NEXT Preparatory Co., Ltd. is established to operate an online supermarket.
From 2020
- 2020 (2nd year of Reiwa)
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February: Signed a regional cooperation agreement with Matsue City
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd. replaces the president and shifts to the management system of the representative executive chairman and the president
Mar. Aeon STYLE Ebie", a store that uses 100% renewable energy
March: Signed a comprehensive regional revitalization partnership agreement with Matsuyama City
Apr. Free distribution of plastic shopping bags ends at all Aeon directly managed sales floors nationwide
April: Signed a comprehensive partnership agreement for regional revitalization with Ishinomaki City
June: Established the "AEON COVID-19 Prevention Protocol"
July: Signed the "Agreement on Support and Cooperation in Times of Disasters" with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Sept. Aeon Plastic Usage Policy
Sept. (public interest incorporated Aeon Environmental Foundation and Waseda University build a collaborative system aiming to solve environmental issues in line with the times
Nov. Aeon Product Procurement Co., Ltd., taking over the group product procurement function of Aeon
November: A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Funabashi City
November : Signed a comprehensive regional revitalization partnership agreement with Ageo City
December: In collaboration with the NPO National Children's Cafeteria Support Center Musubie, we launched the "AEON Children's Cafeteria Support Group"
- 2021 (3rd year of Reiwa)
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Jan. Established "Business Partner Hotline" to receive consultations and reports from Topvalu
Mar. Aeon facilities nationwide as a new coronavirus vaccination site for the safety and security of the region
March: Comprehensive collaboration agreement signed with Akita University
March: Concluded an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Kanto Regional Development Bureau
Mar. Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon One Percent Club donate 100 million yen to Fukushima Prefecture for reconstruction and revitalization support.
Apr. Aeon Co., Ltd. announces medium-term management plan for 2021-2025
Apr. A lump sum payment of over 6 billion yen is provided to store personnel who support the harsh business environment under Corona.
Apr. Conducted "New Coronavirus Medical Worker Support Fundraising" at Aeon Group stores and offices in areas where priority measures such as emergency declaration and spread prevention have been taken.
In May , products from the recycling platform "Loop" were sold at 19 AEON stores, mainly in Tokyo.
In May, a comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Kawaguchi City.
In May, we signed a "Community Contribution Cooperation Agreement" with Hakusan City.
June: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Itami City
July: Donated a total of 75 million yen to support medical workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
August: Signed a regional cooperation agreement with Kesennuma City
August: AEON 's total app "iAEON" launched
September: AEON Co., Ltd. begins tender offer for Can Do Co., Ltd.'s common stock
November: A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Noshiro City.
Dec.Fuji Co., Ltd. and MaxValu West Japan Co., Ltd. conclude a share exchange agreement, and Fuji Co., Ltd. splits to form a joint holding company, Fuji Co., Ltd.
- 2022
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April: AEON 's electronic money "WAON" celebrates its 15th anniversary
In May, a comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Kuki City.
May: AEON Ukraine Children's Relief Fund donated a total of 933 million yen
July :Received the Emperor Showa Memorial Blood Donation Promotion Award for 2022
October: A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Sasebo City.
November: A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed with Sayama City
November: Signed a Disaster Response Agreement with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau
December: AEON Co., Ltd. selected as a CDP "A List" company for climate change measures
December: Signed an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Tohoku Regional Development Bureau
- 2023 (Reiwa 5)
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January: "Shuri Castle Support Fund" of approximately 29.21 million yen is donated to the Shuri Castle Fund of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation
January: Concluded "Disaster Response Agreement" with the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
February: Concluded an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Shikoku Regional Development Bureau.
February: Concluded an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Chubu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
March: AEON Co., Ltd. is recognized as a "2023 Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation (White 500)"
In March, we signed a regional cooperation agreement with Yamato City.
March: Donated 270,183,062 yen to the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Japan as part of the "Southeast Turkey Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund"
March: "National Children's Cafeteria Support Fund" of approximately 41.99 million yen is donated to the National Children's Cafeteria Support Center Musubie, a certified NPO.
March: Concluded an agreement with the Central Army of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces to strengthen cooperation in the event of a large-scale disaster.
In March, sales of Japan's first ASC-certified Topvalu Gurinai Natural "Wakame from Jusanhama, Miyagi Prefecture" (blanched and salted) began!
March: 30th anniversary of the birth of "Topvalu Gurinai "
March: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Takaoka City
March: Concluded an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Kyushu Regional Development Bureau
April: AEON Co., Ltd., Inageya Co., Ltd., and United Supermarket Holdings Co., Ltd. sign a memorandum of understanding to integrate their businesses in order to realize the "1 trillion yen supermarket vision for the Kanto region."
April: Started sales of agricultural products with the "New GGN Label" for the first time in Japan
April: Started efforts to build agricultural greenhouses with virtually zero CO2 emissions
April: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Rifu Town
May: Donated 101,089,906 yen to the Japan Committee for UNICEF in support of the Turkey-Syria earthquake
July: Signed a silver partner contract with the Japan Boccia Association
July : AEON 's online market "Green Beans" grand opening on July 10th
July: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Kishiwada City
September: AEON Big Co., Ltd. and MaxValu Minami Tohoku Co., Ltd. sign a merger agreement.
October : Tender offer for Inageya Co., Ltd. shares commenced
October: P&G and AEON launch collaborative project "EXPO 2025 Everyone's Recycle Station Project"
October: AEON Co., Ltd. and Mujin Co., Ltd. enter into a partnership to reform AEON Group's logistics structure.
October: Signed a partnership agreement with Ota City
November: Beginning of a demonstration project to use CO2 generated at a waste treatment facility for strawberry cultivation
November: AEON Co., Ltd. decides to acquire shares of DCM Holdings Co., Ltd.
November : Tender offer for Inageya Co., Ltd. completed
December: The 1st Satoyama Forum was held
December Logistics: Announcement on response to the "2024 problem"
December: AEON Co., Ltd. is selected as a component stock of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.
- 2024 (Reiwa 6)
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January : Donated relief supplies to the affected areas following the Noto Peninsula earthquake of 2024
January : Exclusive negotiations begin for the acquisition of shares in Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.
January: AEON Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Wakayama Prefecture
In February, the company was selected for the fifth consecutive year as part of the CDP's "A List," the highest rating for climate change measures.
In February, we provided a total of 20,000 supplemental meals to children and teachers attending nursery schools, elementary schools, and junior high schools in Anamizu Town, Suzu City, and Noto Town.
February: Signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on agriculture and food with Sera Town
February: "National Children's Cafeteria Support Fund" of approximately 31.11 million yen is donated to Musubie
February: Strategic partnership agreement signed with Marubeni
February: Presented emergency relief funds to the local governments in the affected areas in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024
February : Tsuruha Holdings Co., Ltd. concludes capital and business alliance agreements with AEON Co., Ltd. and Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd.
March: 50th anniversary of the birth of our private brand
March marks 50 years since the company was listed on the stock exchange.
March: AEON Co., Ltd. and Kasama Commercial Development Co., Ltd. conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kasama City.
March: Received the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Assessment
March: AEON Co., Ltd. is recognized as a "2024 Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation (White 500)" company.
March: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Nikko City
March: AEON Mie Inabe Farm receives "Green Certification"
March: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Tokai Village
March: Concluded a regional contribution partnership agreement with Shibata City
April: 50th anniversary of stock listing, commemorative dividend, etc.
April: 50th anniversary of the birth of "Tasmanian Beef" from AEON-operated farm
April: Welpark Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd.
April: United Supermarkets Holdings Co., Ltd. acquires Inageya Co., Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary.
April: AEON "Shuri Castle Support Fund" donated approximately 27,920,000 yen to the Shuri Castle Fund of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation.
May: Signed an "Agreement on Disaster Response" with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Kinki Regional Development Bureau
May: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Sayama City, Osaka
In June, electronic receipts were introduced at approximately 4,000 AEON stores.
July: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Moriguchi City
July: AEON and CJPT achieve both logistics solution and carbon neutrality at "AEON Fukuoka XD"
August: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. and five other companies jointly promote a "cross-mentoring" initiative to support women's career development.
August: Signed an "Agreement on Strengthening Cooperation in the Event of a Large-Scale Disaster" with the Eastern Army of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces.
August: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Oyama City
August: AEON Co., Ltd. wins the MSC Japan Award 2024
September: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Miyazaki City
In September , AEON Group's local subsidiary donated emergency relief funds to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee to support the victims of Typhoon Hagibis.
September: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Kadoma City
October : New company "AEON Smart Technology Co., Ltd." is born.
October: Concluded a capital and business alliance agreement with Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
November: Launch of two products commemorating the 50th anniversary of "J-CUP", the origin of AEON PB
November: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Kanoya City
November: Signed an agreement with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Tohoku Army to strengthen cooperation in the event of a large-scale disaster.
November: Signed a regional contribution partnership agreement with Nonoichi City
December: Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Sanda City
From 2025
- 2025 (Reiwa 7)
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January Approximately 15 million electronic receipts issued in just six months since launch
February: AEON Co., Ltd. receives highest rating for sixth consecutive year and is selected as a CDP2024 "A List" company for climate change measures
February: "National Children's Cafeteria Support Fund" of approximately 33,420,000 yen is donated to Musubie
February: 9,726 school backpacks were donated to the international cooperation NGO JOICFP as part of the "Memorable School Bag Gift" project.
February: AEON Co., Ltd. signs a memorandum of understanding to make AEON Mall Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary and launches a tender offer to make AEON Delight Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
March: " AEON Happy Yellow Receipt" digital receipt support begins
March: AEON Co., Ltd. is recognized as a "2025 Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation (White 500)"
March: Signed a comprehensive agreement on cooperation with Kita Ward, Tokyo
March: AEON Co., Ltd., AEON Financial Services Co., Ltd., and Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company enter into a comprehensive partnership agreement.
March: AEON Co., Ltd. is selected as a "Next Nadeshiko Dual Income/Co-Raising Support Company."
April: Kyoto City and AEON Co., Ltd. sign a declaration to strengthen cooperation.
April: Concluded an agreement with the Western Army of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces to strengthen cooperation in the event of a large-scale disaster.
April: "Ofunato Forest Fire Emergency Support Fund" 206.22 million yen donated to Ofunato City