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Founded in 1947 as Fukamachi Furniture.
Founding of Fukamachi Furniture
Reorganized into Fukamachi Furniture Store Co., Ltd. in 1953.
Reorganization into Fukamachi Furniture Store Co.
Established Nafco Co., Ltd. in 1970, set up the Nafco chain headquarters, and opened the first store in Omuta.
Establishment of Nafco Co.
Establishment of Nafco Chain Headquarters
Opening of Nafco No.1 Store Omuta
An experimental home improvement store was opened in 1973.
Opening of Home Center Experimental Store
Achieved annual sales exceeding 10 billion yen in 1979.
Annual sales surpassed 10 billion yen
Achieved annual sales exceeding 30 billion yen in 1982.
Annual sales surpassed 30 billion yen
Opened the first Kansai area store (Osaka Higashiyodogawa) in 1988, and surpassed 60 billion yen in annual sales.
First store in the Kansai area (Osaka Higashiyodogawa store)
Annual sales surpassed 60 billion yen
Opened 'Nafco Munakata Center' in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1996.
Opening of the Nafco Munakata Center in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Reached 145 billion yen in annual sales in 1997.
Annual sales of 145 billion yen
Increased the number of stores to 127 in 1998.
127 stores
Increased the number of stores to 140 in 2000.
140 stores
Merged Nafco Co., Ltd., Fukamachi Furniture Store, West Japan Nafco, and Miyazaki Nafco in 2001.
Merger of Nafco Co., Fukamachi Furniture Store, West Japan Nafco, and Miyazaki Nafco
Achieved 163.8 billion yen in annual sales and 148 stores in 2002.
Annual sales of 163.8 billion yen and 148 stores
Went public on the Jasdaq in December 2003.
Listing on the JASDAQ
Opened the first store in the Chubu region in 2004, reaching 181.7 billion yen in annual sales and 172 stores.
First store in the Chubu area
Annual sales of 181.7 billion yen and 172 stores
Achieved 185.1 billion yen in annual sales and 187 stores in 2005.
Annual sales of 185.1 billion yen and 187 stores
Achieved 190.1 billion yen in annual sales and 201 stores in 2006.
Annual sales of 190.1 billion yen and 201 stores
In 2007, annual sales reached 194.7 billion yen, with 214 stores.
Annual sales of 194.7 billion yen and 214 stores
In 2008, annual sales reached 195.7 billion yen, with 231 stores.
Annual sales 195.7 billion yen, 231 stores
In 2009, annual sales reached 203.8 billion yen, with 246 stores.
Annual sales 203.8 billion yen, 246 stores
In 2010, annual sales reached 208.5 billion yen, with 259 stores, and Takumi Ishida became president.
Annual sales 208.5 billion yen, 259 stores (as of March 31, 2010)
President Takumi Ishida appointed
In 2011, annual sales reached 217.3 billion yen, with 283 stores.
Annual sales 217.3 billion yen, 283 stores (as of March 31, 2011)
In 2012, annual sales reached 220.3 billion yen, with 298 stores.
Annual sales 220.3 billion yen, 298 stores (as of March 31, 2012)
In 2013, annual sales reached 224.1 billion yen, with 322 stores.
Annual sales 224.1 billion yen, 322 stores (as of March 31, 2013)
In 2014, annual sales reached 232.6 billion yen, with 339 stores.
Annual sales 232.6 billion yen, 339 stores (as of March 31, 2014)
In 2015, annual sales reached 222.2 billion yen, with 352 stores.
Annual sales 222.2 billion yen, 352 stores (as of March 31, 2015)
In 2016, annual sales reached 229.9 billion yen, with 364 stores.
Annual sales 229.9 billion yen, 364 stores (as of March 31, 2016)
In 2017, annual sales reached 231.0 billion yen, with 371 stores.
Annual sales 231.0 billion yen, 371 stores (as of March 31, 2017)
In 2018, annual sales reached 225.5 billion yen, with 370 stores.
Annual sales 225.5 billion yen, 370 stores (as of March 31, 2018)
In 2019, annual sales reached 223.2 billion yen, with 366 stores.
Annual sales 223.2 billion yen, 366 stores (as of March 31, 2019)
In 2020, annual sales reached 217.7 billion yen, with 358 stores.
Annual sales 217.7 billion yen, 358 stores (as of March 31, 2020)
In 2021, annual sales reached 234.5 billion yen, with 357 stores.
Annual sales 234.5 billion yen, 357 stores (as of March 31, 2021)
In 2022, annual sales reached 206.5 billion yen, with 359 stores.
Annual sales 206.5 billion yen, 359 stores (as of March 31, 2022)
In 2023, annual sales reached 202.2 billion yen, with 360 stores.
Annual sales 202.2 billion yen, 360 stores (as of March 31, 2023)
In 2024, annual sales reached 192.1 billion yen, with 361 stores.
Annual sales 192.1 billion yen, 361 stores (as of March 31, 2024)
In 2025, annual sales reached 181.1 billion yen, with 360 stores.
Annual sales 181.1 billion yen, 360 stores (as of March 31, 2025)
In 2026, annual sales reached 174.4 billion yen, with 359 stores.
Annual sales 174.4 billion yen, 359 stores (as of March 31, 2026)
The Nafco One Style Sendai Izumi Store will close on November 15, 2026. Since opening in June 2012, the store has served the local community for about 14 years, and it will continue to operate until its closure, expressing gratitude for the support received.
This is the earnings presentation for the second quarter of FY 2027 (April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026) released by NAFCO Inc. on November 9, 2026. The reported operating revenue was 91.92 billion yen, an increase of 1.0% from 90.993 billion yen in the same period last year.
Operating revenue for Q2 FY 2027 was 91,902 million yen, exceeding the 90,993 million yen of the same period last year. Operating profit improved to 1.0% from -5.8% year‑on‑year. Ordinary profit was 2,104 million yen, and net profit rose to 1,999 million yen, but earnings per share fell to 23.27 yen from 33.07 yen year‑on‑year.
A comparison of the forecast and actual results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed that operating revenue was 2.7% below forecast, while operating income, ordinary income, and interim net income were significantly lower, by 14.0%, 18.6%, and 55.5%, respectively. The decline in interim net income was particularly large, and earnings per share were also revised substantially downward from the forecast.
Nafco will donate the 2,533,363 yen raised through its fundraising activities at stores from August 7 to September 13 to the Japanese Red Cross Society as a relief donation.
Nafco Inc. announced its policy on customer harassment on October 1, 2026. In response to abusive language, intimidation, denial of personal dignity, unreasonable demands, and prolonged restraint towards employees, the company will cease such actions and, as needed, coordinate with supervisors, relevant departments, and law enforcement to address them. The company states that it will sincerely consider customers' opinions and requests and use them to improve services.
Nafco Inc. has established harassment prevention rules for recruitment activities, aiming to eliminate inappropriate conduct and psychological pressure towards applicants. Key provisions include prohibition of questions unrelated to recruitment purposes, prohibition of discriminatory or offensive remarks, prohibition of intimidating or sexual behavior, prohibition of coercion to participate or respond, and avoidance of closed rooms or one-on-one interactions.
Nafco Takaoka will open in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on September 17, 2026. It is the company's third store and will sell home improvement, gardening, and pet products. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The opening period runs from September 17 through 23.
Hoshigaoka Store, a large-scale retail store at 2-1-101 Hoshigaoka and other lots in Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, filed a notice changing the permitted delivery hours for loading facility 1 from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. The hours for loading facility 2 remain 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
At the Kawanaka store, the sales floor area was increased from 4,055 m² to 4,909 m², and the parking lot’s location and capacity were changed, increasing capacity from 83 to 110 vehicles. A bicycle parking area was also added with capacity for 11 bicycles. Opening time was moved earlier from 8:00 to 7:00, and closing time was extended from 20:00 to 20:30.