Valor operates a chain of supermarkets, mainly in Gifu prefecture, selling groceries and miscellaneous items. Valor is currently stepping up the pace of expansion of its home improvement centers and sports clubs as the company shifts toward a more diversified spectrum of business activities. OTC An operator of discount beer and liquor stores, Sari operates outlets primarily in the greater Tokyo area as well as the Tohoku and Koshinetsu regions.
Growth is supported by a combination of directly owned and franchised outlets.
With over 60 outlets at present, management plans to accelerate the pace of store openings. The company is expanding its chain of stores specializing in arts and crafts by opening outlets in locations generally in suburban areas nationwide. The company has a chain of outlets located along major highways throughout Shikoku, where Ichiya is headquartered. The company is aggressively expanding in the Tokyo and Saitama areas. OTC Shokubun has a network of franchises that deliver pre-prepared meals to customers in the Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka areas, with home delivery of dinner sets representing the chief source of revenues.