Rooted in a hardware store founded in Osaka in 1937, transitioned to e-commerce in 2002. Leveraging insights from leading the DIY culture, currently mainly operates the BtoB site 'Toranote' for professionals.
Daito Corporation was founded in Osaka.
A company established in 1958, serving as the parent company of the Beisia Group.
Engages in comprehensive retail of housing, living, and handmade-related products.
Hands was established.
Date of establishment
Operates supermarkets mainly in Gifu and Aichi prefectures.
Sanshin Corporation was established.
Specialty store selling workwear, work tools, and outdoor and sportswear. Expanding stores through franchise system, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 'Standard Market' in 1997.
Workman was established.
The company that is the de facto surviving company is Workman Co., Ltd., established date
Operates supermarkets in Aichi Prefecture aiming to enrich local life.
Top One Corporation was established.
Operates amusement facilities and develops original capsule toys and prizes.
Mew Entertainment was established.
Operates electronics and mobile shops, providing services for high-functionality digital devices and mobile phones.
Specialty store for car accessories. Also conducts vehicle inspections, offering careful and friendly vehicle maintenance.
Bayshia Electric and Auto Alls were established.
Home center chain operating in 29 prefectures. Provides valuable products and services under the brand concept of DIY living.
Cains was established.
Operates shopping centers mainly in the Kanto region, encompassing 1 metropolis and 14 prefectures. Established as 'Beisia' in 1996, inheriting the 1958 'Iseya'.
Bayshia was established.
Publicly listed on the Japan Securities Dealers Association, later listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 'Standard Market'.
Develops food service chains, operating CAFE BRICCO and Cainz Kitchen.
Cainz Food Service was established.
Operates a soccer club.
The Thespa Gunma was established.
A logistics specialist responsible for product delivery and management for group stores.
Ice Cargo was established.
Sports club located within Super Mall Isesaki.
Bayshia Sports Club was established.
Developing a pet insurance business and aiming for a happy coexistence of pets and people.
Japan Pet Small-Amount Short-Term Insurance Co., Ltd. was established.
The Thespa joined the J-League.
Workman celebrates its 60th anniversary
An organization responsible for strategic support and business development to contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the group.
Beisia Group Research Institute was established
Established with the aim of seamless integration of retail business and financial services.
Kumimachi Fintech was established
Overseeing the entire group from an IT/digital perspective, responsible for system development and maintenance, and the introduction of networks and cloud services.
Beisia Group Solutions was established
Established for the purpose of the pet healthcare business, aiming to maximize the well-being of animals and their families.
Hugwell Corporation was established
After the slowest mid‑summer day ever recorded, temperatures dropped sharply, leading to a rapid increase in demand for thermal pants at Workman stores. Over 2,000 pairs were sold in a single day, and the product has become popular among commuters, students, and outdoor workers alike.
Workman Co., Ltd. will hold the "WORKMAN Fair" from November 6 to 8, 2026, at 1,104 stores nationwide. The fair will feature limited collaborations with popular works, high-performance outerwear, and temperature-regulating "MEDIHEAL" and "XShelter" series, offering a wide range of affordable, high-function items.
Workman Co., Ltd. announced that it will release limited items based on the popular TV anime 'Kusuriya no Hitorigoto' at all stores starting early November 2026. It apologized for a previous incorrect statement regarding the arrival date and corrected it to early November. The items include multifunctional designs such as T-shirts, medicine diary cases, handkerchief & pouch sets, and wallet shoulder bags that are easy to incorporate into everyday life.
Due to the occurrence of Typhoon 30, there is a possibility of reduced hours or temporary closure across the Kyushu area on October 25 and 26. We ask for understanding from those planning to visit.
Workman announced the latest model of its 'Step-In' series, which can be slipped on in about a second without using hands. Targeting primarily parents and busy workers, the series sold 230,000 pairs in three months. It features high‑resilience soles and insulating materials, priced between 2,300 and 2,900 yen.
The various inquiry forms on this site had been disconnected, but they were restored at 17:10 on October 22. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
A critical vulnerability was identified in the software used by the app, and although no damage has been confirmed, the service was suspended as a preventive measure. It is planned to resume after the security measures are completed, but the timing is undecided. Progress updates will be provided on this site and official SNS channels.
Workman Co., Ltd. announced that sales of its popular functional “Feel-Good Warmth” innerwear series, now on sale, increased 145% from the previous week following exposure at its new product presentation on November 7, and that sales this season have surpassed 100,000 units. Its low prices (¥790–¥1,500) and high-performance design address issues such as fatigue caused by temperature fluctuations and electricity costs, while enabling large-scale supply through 1,111 stores nationwide.
Workman Inc. operates 1,111 stores and has completed the full line-up of the Wonder Series workwear. It plans to sell 3.1 million garments over a one-year period from September 2026 to August 2027, with new products including 450,000 cotton garments, 300,000 windproof jackets, and 350,000 cold-weather garments.
Workman Co., Ltd. will hold the WORKMAN Fair at all stores from October 9 to 12. The theme is "Overcoming the harsh autumn temperature swings," and items such as recovery wear and products using insulating materials will be stocked. Items that respond to autumn climate changes will be introduced, and trend-conscious casual wear will also appear.