| 1931 |
Founded and started furniture installment sales. The initial business was furniture installment sales. At that time, furniture was expensive, so our company lent the purchase price temporarily, and customers paid it back in monthly installments. |
| 1931 |
Founded, started monthly installment sales of furniture. |
| 1931-02 |
Tadashi Aoi separated from Maru-ji Shokai and opened an independent store in Momokura-cho, Nakano-ku. |
| 1935-04 |
Changed the company name to 'Marui'. |
| 1936-10 |
Established a new store at the former Nakano main store location. |
| 1937-03 |
Established 'Marui Co., Ltd.' with a capital of 50,000 yen. |
| 1941-07 |
All five stores were temporarily closed due to wartime commercial activity restrictions. |
| 1946-08 |
Opened a temporary store in Nakano and resumed operations by selling furniture cash. |
| 1947-02 |
Re-established the Nakano main store at the site of the pre-war headquarters. |
| 1948-09 |
Opened the Shinjuku Station-front store. |
| 1952-01 |
Opened the Ikebukuro Station-front store. |
| 1954-11 |
Established the Marui Labor Union. |
| 1955-02 |
Changed the payment plan from five months to ten months. |
| 1955-04 |
Tadashi Aoi (now Honorary Chairman) joined the company. |
| 1955-12 |
Started advertising on television. |
| 1958-10 |
Opened the Shibuya store. |
| 1960-01 |
Renamed 'Monthly Installment' to 'Credit'. |
| 1960 |
In 1960, changed from installment to credit and issued Japan's first credit card. Credit sales developed along with Japan's post-war high-growth period, leading to rapid growth for Marui. |
| 1960 |
Transitioned from monthly installments to credit, and listed on the stock exchange. |
| 1960-03 |
Issued Japan's first credit card. |
| 1960-10 |
Established Marui Transportation Co., Ltd. (now Moving). |
| 1962-09 |
Opened the largest Shinjuku store of the time (formerly Shinjuku Marui Karen). |
| 1962-11 |
Marui Health Insurance Society was established |
| 1963 |
In 1963, listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to raise funds for store expansion. |
| 1963 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. |
| 1963-02 |
Company motto "All Be Yours" was established |
| 1963-04 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section |
| 1964-01 |
Started providing "Sports News" on TV |
| 1964-04 |
Kashiwa Store opened |
| 1964-04 |
First in the industry to implement a visit-based payment system at Kashiwa Store |
| 1964-04 |
Adopted the "Credit Mate" system |
| 1965-06 |
Promoted to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 1966-01 |
Full-scale start of the Scrap & Build policy |
| 1966 |
In 1966, introduced the industry's first computer, modernizing installment sales and striving to provide prosperity of that era. |
| 1966 |
Introduced industry-first computer systems. |
| 1966-05 |
Hana-Koganei General Ground completed |
| 1966-08 |
Industry's first computer introduction |
| 1967-01 |
Hana-Koganei Training Center opened |
| 1967-11 |
Launched the "World's First-Class Products" campaign |
| 1968-03 |
Implemented the "Credit Mate" visit-based payment system at all stores |
| 1968-03 |
Implemented the "Credit Mate" visit-based payment system at all stores |
| 1970-01 |
Achieved top position in the industry for January period settlement |
| 1970-04 |
Marui Health Insurance Hall opened |
| 1971-01 |
Marui Computer Center completed |
| 1971-04 |
Established Marui Bowl Co., Ltd. |
| 1971-06 |
Opened the Toda Distribution Center |
| 1971-12 |
Introduction of bank automatic payment system |
| 1972 |
In 1972, Tadao Aoi became the second-generation president. In 1974, launched the industry's first POS online credit inquiry system, and in 1975, started the in-store instant card issuance system. However, from the 1980s, as income increased during Japan's high economic growth, credit needs for durable goods declined. While other installment retailers abandoned retail and focused on finance, Marui focused on fashion, which was gaining popularity, and stimulated new credit needs among young people, earning the nickname "Young Marui," opening new stores one after another. |
| 1972 |
Transitioned from furniture to fashion, a business model focused on youth. |
| 1972-03 |
Chairman Tadao Aoi and President Tadao Aoi appointed |
| 1972-09 |
Credit Members System launched |
| 1973-01 |
「OIOI」キャンペーンを開始 全店の電話番号を0101に統一 |
| 1974 |
Introduced the industry's first POS online credit inquiry system in 1974. |
| 1974 |
Introduced industry-first POS online credit inquiry system. |
| 1974-05 |
Opened New Shinjuku Store (currently Shinjuku Marui Main Building) |
| 1974-11 |
Industry's first POS online credit inquiry system launched |
| 1975 |
Started the in-store instant card issuance system in 1975. |
| 1975 |
Started instant issuance system for cards at stores. |
| 1975-08 |
Founder Chairman Tadao Aoi passed away |
| 1975-09 |
Started immediate in-store issuance system for red cards |
| 1977-01 |
Completion of Toda Product Center Building No. 1 |
| 1977-02 |
Opened New Ikebukuro West Exit Store (currently Ikebukuro Marui) |
| 1979-02 |
Established Marui Welfare Association |
| 1979-07 |
Sparkling Sale Started |
| 1980 |
Decline in credit needs for durable consumer goods. |
| 1980-09 |
Opened Machida Store (currently Machida Marui) |
| 1981-02 |
Started handling small consumer loans |
| 1981-02 |
Started |
| 1981-05 |
New credit system "Shopping and payment from 1,000 yen" starts |
| 1982-09 |
Omiya store opened |
| 1982-10 |
Japan's first service product specialty store "Shimbashi Center" opened |
| 1983-08 |
Cash price system introduced, and at the same time, No Down System started |
| 1983-09 |
Kinchijo store opened |
| 1984-03 |
Established an interior gallery (now Shinjuku Marui Men) and a sports hall at the Shinjuku store, completing a five-venue system. |
| 1984-09 |
Established M&C System and entered the information systems business. |
| 1985-03 |
Launched the AS (Amenities of Shopping) campaign. |
| 1985-04 |
Opened a second floor at the Shibuya store (now Shibuya Modi Shibuya Marui). |
| 1985-08 |
Opened the Ueno store (now Ueno Marui). |
| 1986-08 |
Launched Marui Junior Club ONE; M・TOPS operational. |
| 1986-08 |
Launched Marui Junior Club ONE. |
| 1986-08 |
M・TOPS operational. |
| 1987-02 |
Established the 'AS5 Training' following the 'Corporate Motto' and 'Corporate Training'. |
| 1987-02 |
Established the 'AS5 Training' following the 'Corporate Motto' and 'Corporate Training'. |
| 1987-07 |
Established CSCS Services Co., Ltd. (now Marui Facilities). |
| 1987-11 |
Launched the 'Gift Campaign' following the Christmas campaign. |
| 1988-07 |
Opened AS School. |
| 1988-09 |
Published the catalog mail-order magazine 'Voi'. |
| 1989-03 |
Opened the Kokubunji store (now Kokubunji Marui) as the first station building outlet. |
| 1989-09 |
Opened the Oimachi store. |
| 1990 |
Achieved 30 consecutive years of increased revenue and profit in 1991, but the Japanese economy stagnated due to the burst of the bubble. Consumption and credit needs among young people also declined, stopping the streak of growth. |
| 1990 |
Burst of the bubble economy, continuous increase in revenue and profit stopped. |
| 1990-07 |
Started the licensing system. |
| 1990-09 |
Opened the M&C System Center. |
| 1991-01 |
Achieved consecutive revenue and profit growth for 30 periods. |
| 1991 |
Achieved 30 consecutive years of increased revenue and profit in 1991. |
| 1991-03 |
Opened In-Z Room in Shibuya. |
| 1991-09 |
Issuance of the M-1 Card |
| 1992-02 |
Opened the Koga store (now Koga Marui) |
| 1992-04 |
Completion of Building 3 of the Toda Merchandise Center and launch of new logistics system |
| 1992-07 |
Opened the Toda Kit Delivery Center (now Marui Kit Center) at the Toda Merchandise Center |
| 1992-09 |
Opened a field in Shinjuku |
| 1994-09 |
Issuance of the Marui Card |
| 1994-11 |
Completion of the new headquarters building at the north exit of Nakano Station |
| 1995-02 |
Completion and grand opening of the new Shizuoka store (now Keiyaki Plaza) |
| 1995-02 |
M-1 Card (now EPOS Card) began consumer finance operations |
| 1995-09 |
Introduced the new logo mark 'OIOI' |
| 1995-10 |
Marui stock adopted as a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index |
| 1996-09 |
Opened the Yokohama East Exit store (now Marui City Yokohama) |
| 1997-04 |
Introduced the new sales terminal 'Workstation' |
| 1997-09 |
Opened Marui Family Mizoguchi |
| 1998-03 |
Renamed Shinjuku Fashion Hall, Shibuya Main Hall, Ikebukuro store, Ueno store, and Yokohama East Exit store to 'Marui City' |
| 1998-09 |
Reorganized the formats in Shinjuku and Shibuya, opening Marui Men Shinjuku, Marui One Shinjuku, Marui One Shibuya, and Marui Zakka Shinjuku |
| 1999-10 |
Changed the format of Kashiwa First to Kashiwa VAT |
| 2000 |
New 'Red Card' |
| 2000-01 |
Launched the 'Marui Website' homepage. |
| 2000-02 |
Opened Marui Family Shiki. |
| 2000-02 |
Established the sales companies 'Fashion Freak' and 'Access'. |
| 2000-04 |
Opened four specialty stores at 'TOKYO-BAY Roppongi'. |
| 2000-08 |
Started wedding preferential service. |
| 2000-10 |
Issued the new 'Red Card' and simultaneously launched a revolving payment method for cash advances. |
| 2001-01 |
Issued the GALA@DEBUT card, a preferential service for job-hunting students. |
| 2001-02 |
Opened Marui Bi Machida (now Machida Modi). |
| 2001-02 |
Established the sales company 'MZ Mode'. |
| 2002-01 |
Opened Marui Family Ebina. |
| 2002-04 |
Opened Marui Family Ebina |
| 2003 |
In 2003, began large-scale organizational restructuring, established multiple sales companies to enhance expertise and strengthen the proprietary brand. Introduced merit-based personnel system, which increased performance-oriented tendencies. |
| 2003 |
Initiated large-scale organizational restructuring and established multiple sales companies. |
| 2003-02 |
Established 'Marui Smart Support' to outsource administrative functions |
| 2003-04 |
Changed fiscal year-end from January to March. |
| 2003-05 |
Established the food purchasing and sales company 'Marui Seasoning'. |
| 2003-10 |
Transitioned to a unified management structure for the group. |
| 2003-10 |
Opened Marui Kansai No.1 Store Kobe Marui. |
| 2004-02 |
Opened Marui Kitasenju, Marui's largest store. |
| 2004-03 |
Established Marui Palette, a wholesale and retail company for women's goods, and Marui Fashion Navi, a wholesale and retail company for women's apparel. |
| 2004-10 |
Established Marui Card, a card business company. |
| 2004-10 |
Commenced implementation of a new sales system. |
| 2004-11 |
Established MRA Receivables Collection, a receivables collection company. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, Hiroshi Aoi became the third-generation president. In 2006, evolved from a house card to a VISA-enabled "Epos Card" usable worldwide. In 2007, formulated management philosophy and transitioned to a pure holding company. |
| 2005 |
Issued "Epos Card" and transitioned to a pure holding company. |
| 2005-02 |
Aim Creatures established the PM Division, and Marui Smart Support established a new personnel dispatch and training division. |
| 2005-03 |
Marui Card obtained a special license (direct issuance rights) from Visa International. |
| 2005-04 |
Tadao Aoi became chairman and Hiroshi Aoi became president. |
| 2005-05 |
Announced Marui Group's medium-term management plan. |
| 2006 |
In 2006, evolved from a house card credit card to the "Epos Card" with VISA that can be used worldwide. |
| 2006-03 |
Issued the 'Epso Card'. |
| 2006-04 |
Established 'Marui Voie', an e-commerce and mail-order business. |
| 2006-04 |
Marui Voie, an e-commerce and mail-order business. |
| 2006-08 |
Established the interior purchasing and sales company 'In the Room'. |
| 2006-09 |
Opened Namba Marui. |
| 2006-09 |
Opened Aim Creatures' new concept 'Machida Modi' on the former Marui Bi Machida site. |
| 2007 |
Opened Yurakucho Marui. |
| 2007 |
In 2007, formulated management philosophy and transitioned to a pure holding company. |
| 2007-02 |
Opened Marui City Shinjuku-1 (now Shinjuku Marui Annex). |
| 2007-03 |
Opened Totsuka Modi and Kawagoe Modi. |
| 2007-03 |
Established Percent in a joint venture with OM Security Card. |
| 2007-05 |
Established Marui Field, a wholesale and retail company for sports items. |
| 2007-09 |
Integrated Moving's delivery business into Yamato Home Convenience. |
| 2007-09 |
Opened Tachikawa Modi. |
| 2007-10 |
Marui transitioned to a holding company and changed its corporate name to Marui Group Inc. |
| 2007-10 |
Established Marui For Dot Watch, a wholesale and retail company for watches. |
| 2007-10 |
Established Marui Home Service to expand the scope of C&C's home service business. |
| 2007-10 |
Open Marui Yurakucho |
| 2008 |
Epso Gold Card |
| 2008-02 |
First corporate collaboration card. |
| 2009 |
Issue HP Directplus Epso Card |
| 2009-02 |
Reorganize Building 6 in Shinjuku District |
| 2009-02 |
Open Shinjuku Marui One and Shinjuku Marui Karen |
| 2009-03 |
Open a specialty store at Kuok Department Store in Shanghai, China |
| 2009-03 |
Open 'R U Jeans Tokyo Marui' |
| 2009-04 |
Start issuing Epso Gold Card |
| 2009-04 |
Open Shinjuku Marui Main Building |
| 2009-06 |
Tadao Aoi becomes Honorary Chairman |
| 2009-08 |
Retail segment base in China |
| 2009-08 |
Establish Marui Commerce (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 2009-09 |
Start issuing Epso Hundred Design Card |
| 2009-09 |
Open Shinjuku Marui Annex |
| 2009-10 |
Integrate all procurement and sales subsidiaries into Marui Co., Ltd. |
| 2015 |
In 2015, based on changes in consumer behavior and long-term social issues, developed from a youth-focused business to a business supported by all people regardless of age, gender, or physical characteristics. The integrated operation of retail and finance remained, shifting the growth pillar from retail to finance, transforming from stores selling goods to stores providing experiences, and stabilizing profitability. In 2017, formulated the "Marui Group Co-Creation Philosophy System" expressing the desire for co-creation, declaring to co-create happiness with all stakeholders including customers. |
| 2015 |
Moving towards co-creation management to create happiness for all. |
| 2017 |
In 2017, formulated the "Marui Group Co-Creation Philosophy System" expressing the desire for co-creation, declaring to co-create happiness with all stakeholders including customers. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, included "future generations" such as Millennials, Generation Z, Generation Alpha, and unborn generations as important stakeholders of the Marui Group. Announced the vision 2050 "Overcoming the dichotomy of impact and profit" and started full-scale co-creation with future generations. To promote sustainability and ESG, established the Sustainability Committee in 2019, and in 2020, achieved the top position in the "Dow Jones Sustainability Index" in the retail sector worldwide. |
| 2019 |
Announcement of the 2050 vision, promoting co-creation with future generations |
| 2020 |
In 2020, achieved the top position in the "Dow Jones Sustainability Index" in the retail sector worldwide. |
| 2020 |
From April 2020 for about two months, almost all stores excluding some were temporarily closed. During the closure, rent and common service fees were fully waived to strengthen partnerships with business partners. |
| 2020-04 |
Implementation of store closures and rent exemptions due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection |
| 2021-01 |
Start issuing 'Hypnosis Mic Epso Card' |
| 2021 |
In 2021, Marui Group set impact goals clarifying the direction for solving social issues to achieve Vision 2050. Started stakeholder governance in management, appointing investors, sustainability, and well-being experts as directors, and inviting future generations as advisors. Marui Group is challenging the coexistence of "solving social issues" and "profit" through co-creation with six stakeholders including future generations. |
| 2021 |
Setting impact goals and promoting co-creation with stakeholders |
| 2021-02 |
Open Shinjuku Marui Main Building 'Mercari Station' |
| 2021-02 |
Hold 'Marui Co-Creation Pitch 2021' |
| 2021-02 |
Certified as the only 'Gold Class' highest rating in retail sector in 'The Sustainability Yearbook 2021' |
| 2021-03 |
Start issuing 'Aqua Clara Epso Card' |
| 2021-03 |
Life is Tech Co., Ltd. hosts a new business creation program targeting future generations. |
| 2021-03 |
Marui Kichijoji store-connected share house 'MARUI TOCLUS' opens. |
| 2021-04 |
Epso Card redesign begins, switching to a card made from industrial waste plastic. |
| 2021-04 |
Launch of '17 LIVE Epso Card'. |
| 2021-05 |
Launch of 'Osomatsu-san Epso Card'. |
| 2021-05 |
Capital and business alliance with cake e-commerce mall 'Cake.jp'. |
| 2021-05 |
Okos Co., Ltd. launches new business creation and nurturing venture. |
| 2021-07 |
Launch of 'Seven Deadly Sins Epso Card'. |
| 2021-07 |
BULK HOMME flagship store opens at Shinjuku Marui Main Building. |
| 2021-07 |
Issuance of partner card 'BULK HOMME Epso Card'. |
| 2021-10 |
Issuance of first facility partnership card 'BP Epso Card' in the Hokushinetsu area. |
| 2021-10 |
Capital and business alliance with Daiz Co., Ltd. |
| 2021-10 |
Opening of 'PARK by CAMPFIRE' on the second floor of Shibuya Modi. |
| 2021-10 |
Issuance of first partnership card with an insurance company, 'FWD Epso Card'. |
| 2021-10 |
Issuance of 'Chiikawa Epso Card'. |
| 2021-11 |
Issuance of 'Heralbony Epso Card'. |
| 2021-11 |
Capital and business alliance with selected company Heralbony Co., Ltd. from Marui Co-Creation Pitch begins. |
| 2021-12 |
Received the 2nd CSA Award. |
| 2022-01 |
Full launch of 'OMEMIE (OmeMie)'. |
| 2022-01 |
Full launch of online commercial facility store service 'OMEMIE (OmeMie)'. |
| 2022 |
Issue of 'Epos TOGETHER Card' |
| 2022 |
Selected as 'DX Brand' |
| 2022 |
Issue of 'Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni. Epos Card' |
| 2022 |
Mr. Tsuchiya Naofumi of Goodpatch Inc. appointed as Executive Officer CDXO |
| 2022 |
Issue of 'IMPACT BOOK 2023' and 'ESG Data Book 2023' |
| 2022-02 |
Issuance of the "SUPER BEAVER Epos Card" |
| 2022-03 |
Decided to issue bonds that enable both social contribution and asset formation |
| 2022-03 |
Started support activities for Ukraine to overcome the humanitarian crisis together |
| 2022-04 |
Issuance of the "Ecxore Nishigami Central Epos Card" |
| 2022-04 |
Established Muture Inc. |
| 2022-04 |
Joint venture with Goodpatch Inc. |
| 2022-04 |
Selected as a "Superior Corporate Governance Report" by GPIF's domestic equity investment organization |
| 2022-04 |
Selected as a constituent stock of the ESG index "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index" newly adopted by GPIF |
| 2022-04 |
Selected as the best IR company in Japan by Institutional Investor magazine |
| 2022-05 |
Issuance of the "Apo Card Visa" |
| 2022-05 |
Introduced a restricted stock grant system for our group employees |
| 2022-05 |
Established the Human Resources Strategy Committee |
| 2022-06 |
Issuance of the "Epos TOGETHER Card" |
| 2022-06 |
Issuance of the "Epos TOGETHER Card" as a new form of humanitarian support through daily life |
| 2022-06 |
Conducted third-party evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors in fiscal year 2021 |
| 2022-06 |
Launched the rental apartment brand "co-coono" |
| 2022-07 |
Invested in Arles Good Inc., a participating company in the accelerator program |
| 2022-07 |
Selected for all five ESG indices adopted by GPIF |
| 2022-07 |
Formed a capital and business alliance with Giraffe Inc. |
| 2022-07 |
Ranked first in the retail sector at the 'Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2023' |
| 2022-08 |
Issuance of "Chimi Mo Epos Card" |
| 2022-08 |
Shibuya Marui temporarily closes to open Japan's first full-scale wooden commercial facility |
| 2022-08 |
Rated with the highest score in the 'Morningstar Japan Stock Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REIT)' |
| 2022-09 |
Support for the University of Tokyo's 'Metaverse Engineering Department' begins |
| 2022-09 |
Marui Group's first translation book 'Social Intrapreneur: How to Change the Future While Working at a Company' (Seisansei Publishing) published |
| 2022-10 |
Issue of FUN'S PROJECT (Funs Project) Epos Card |
| 2022-10 |
Marui Group and COTEN (Coten) have signed a capital and business alliance agreement. |
| 2022-11 |
Issue of 'Tokubigu Epos Card' |
| 2022-12 |
Start of offering 'Pay Later by EPOS' |
| 2023-01 |
Marui and Modi stores, except some stores, closed during the New Year holidays for the first time in 35 years |
| 2023-01 |
Capital and business alliance with Euglena Inc. |
| 2023-02 |
Investment in LINDA PESA Inc. |
| 2023-03 |
Issue of 'Moomin Epos Card' |
| 2023-03 |
Start of providing Japan's first finance program supporting the purchase of Apple devices for students |
| 2023-03 |
Establishment of '& magazine' |
| 2023-05 |
Won the Grand Prize in the 'Career Ownership Management AWARD 2023' in the 'Corporate Culture Transformation' category |
| 2023-12 |
Obtained "Monis Certification". |
| 2023-12 |
Marui Kit Center was certified as an excellent employer for employment of persons with disabilities - Obtained the "Monis Certification" from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. |
| 2024-01 |
COTEN appointed Mr. Fukai as an advisor. |
| 2024-02 |
Marui Group and Lancers signed a capital and business alliance agreement. |
| 2024-03 |
Started issuing Epos Pet Card. |
| 2024-04 |
Launched "Epos Point Air". |
| 2024-07 |
Obtained "Platinum Eruboshi Certification". |
| 2024-09 |
Tech company established "Marui Unite". |
