Daiso opens first store in Canada comeback
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Japanese retailer Daiso has launched its first directly operated Canada store in downtown Vancouver.
Taking over a former bookstore space, the debut Daiso Canada spans 4700sqft and features a selection of 12,000 products, ranging from seasonal items, stationery and cosmetics to homewares – mostly imported from Japan.
JLL Canada will be responsible for Daiso’s further expansion in the country, identifying sites for further stores.
This is the second time the Japanese retailer has entered Canada. It first launched in 2003 through a franchise agreement with Fairchild Group, however, in 2019, the store was taken over by Japanese variety store Oomomo.
Daiso now operates more than 3000 stores in its home country and 5000 internationally.
The company’s business model is the so-called ‘100-yen shop’ concept where all products are priced similarly.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the size of the new Daiso store in Vancouver?
What is the size of the new Daiso store in Vancouver?
The new store in downtown Vancouver spans 4700 square feet. It features a selection of 12,000 products, mostly imported from Japan.
Q.Who is managing Daiso's expansion in Canada?
Who is managing Daiso's expansion in Canada?
JLL Canada will be responsible for identifying sites for Daiso's further expansion in the country. This includes scouting locations for future stores.
Q.What happened to Daiso's previous Canadian stores?
What happened to Daiso's previous Canadian stores?
Daiso first launched in Canada in 2003 via a franchise agreement with Fairchild Group. However, the store was taken over by Oomomo in 2019.
Q.How many stores does Daiso operate globally?
How many stores does Daiso operate globally?
The company operates more than 3000 stores in its home country of Japan. Internationally, Daiso has over 5000 stores.
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