| 2023 |
August |
"Frozen Onigiri" experimentally sold in some stores in Fukushima Prefecture and Tokyo for the efficient distribution of frozen foods |
| August |
Number of stores in China exceeded 6,000 |
| August |
Opened stores in Wakkanai City, the northernmost area in Japan. |
| July |
Released sandwiches made with plant-based alternative eggs and made with chicken eggs in Lawson stores in Kanto-Koshinetsu regions |
| June |
Started a demonstration experiment at Green Lawson store in Tokyo to change the plastic lids of "MACHI café" coffee to paper |
| June |
Opened its first convenience store in Miyajima (Itsukushima), Hiroshima Prefecture |
| May |
Introduced LGBTQ initiatives such as same-sex partner housing, consultation services, and seminars |
| April |
Released products containing "purple barley" grown in a region selected as a World Agricultural Heritage for the first time in Natural Lawson stores |
| April |
Expansion of "MUJI" stores nationwide to all 47 prefectures in Japan |
| March |
Released products using organic brown rice for the first time in Natural Lawson stores |
| March |
Published data on "Communication Boards" displaying the "Ear Mark" symbol that can be used by people with hearing impairments for shopping on the Lawson official website and official app |
| February |
Started a demonstration experiment of "Lawson Avatar Store" at Green Lawson store in Tokyo, where producers themselves become avatar operators and can promote products remotely |
| February |
Selected as a good example company for "Barrier-Free for the Mind" in Tokyo |
| February |
Started a demonstration experiment of same-day delivery service for prescription drugs and Lawson products in some stores in Tokyo |
| January |
Donated out-of-date products such as "Karaage-kun" that were rapidly frozen to reduce food loss to children's cafeterias in Tokyo |
| 2022 |
December |
Offered half-price hot milk on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, as we did last year, in order to support increased consumption of domestic milk |
| December |
Expanded “New Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate Issuance Service” using multi-copy machines nationwide |
| December |
Started a demonstration experiment at a store in Tokyo to sell out-of-date products removed from store shelves at a discount |
| November |
Opened futuristic store “Green Lawson” in Toshima Ward, Tokyo |
| November |
Distributed a video at which conveys the importance of toilets at some stores that also offered art toilets |
| November |
Opened a store in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture that reduces electricity usage by 40% and CO2 emissions by 55% compared to 2013 |
| October |
“MUJI'' introduced at Lawson stores in Hokkaido, Kinki, Kyushu, and Okinawa prefectures |
| September |
Trial implementation of Lawson exclusive service “PickGo for LAWSON'' of shopping agency service “PickGo Shopping'' began at 33 stores in Tokyo, Chiba prefecture, and Saitama prefecture |
| September |
Partnered with AVITA Co., Ltd. to realize a new way of working that is not constrained by "time", "place", "age", "gender", or "various disabilities", as well as new contactless customer service at physical stores in the post-corona era |
| September |
Started accepting reservations for 2023 New Year's dishes, including upcycled New Year's dishes and that used approximately 99% less plastic |
| September |
Full-scale launch of cafe business using fresh fruits, etc. |
| August |
At Lawson stores nationwide, pointing sheets displaying an "ear mark" are installed at checkout counters to support shopping for people with hearing impairments |
| August |
Held an event to learn about the environment by eating “wasteful ingredients” |
| July |
Released onigiri rice balls made from a single brand of rice to spread the deliciousness of rare branded rice throughout the country |
| July |
The warehouse of Echigo-Ueda Post Office (Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture) was converted into a "mobile sales-only store" that does not conduct face-to-face sales, and began operating as a base for storing product inventory and mobile sales vehicles |
| July |
Number of stores in China exceeded 5,000 |
| June |
Launched a new project “Happy Lawson Project” towards 50th anniversary in 2025 |
| May |
Began Full-scale introduction of “MUJI'' to Lawson stores |
| April |
Participated in an experiment to provide reusable cups that can be used repeatedly at “MACHI café'' at four Lawson and Natural Lawson stores in the Marunouchi and Shibuya areas of Tokyo |
| April |
Adoption of “plastic spoons and forks with holes” and introduction of a selection system for “wooden” spoons. |
| March |
Changed the labels of six original PET bottled beverages to approximately 50% of the previous amount. |
| March |
Distributed app coupons for 50 yen off sanitary products in time for International Women's Day on March 8th |
| February |
“Demae-kan” delivery service began |
| February |
Adopted art by people with disabilities in “MACHI café” hot cup design |
| January |
Started demonstration experiment of "ghost restaurant" in which newly developed products exclusively for delivery were prepared in the in-store kitchen and delivered to one store in Tokyo. |
| 2021 |
December |
Began opening stores in Sichuan Province, China |
| December |
Lawson Stores started selling daily necessities by weight for the first time |
| November |
Started experiments using AI and data in collaboration with Microsoft Japan |
| September |
Number of stores in China exceeded 4,000 |
| August |
Announced the start of a pilot experiment in AI-based store delivery diagram optimization |
| July |
State-of-the-art SDGs-compliant stores for the post-COVID-19 era opened in Dalian, China |
| July |
Introduced compact trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells |
| June |
Conducted an experiment to recommend discount sales using AI |
| May |
Concluded a comprehensive business alliance agreement with H2O RETAILING CORPORATION |
| April |
Opened eco-friendly model stores in China that aim to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions |
| February |
Became the first in Japan to deliver prescription drugs through Uber Eats |
| 2020 |
December |
Launched an AI-based approach to product demand forecasting |
| October |
Number of stores in China exceeded 3,000 |
| August |
Began opening stores in Hebei Province, China |
| May |
Switched to using paper cups for all original drinking yogurt products |
| 2019 |
August |
Launched "Smart Store (Midnight Labor Saving)" experiment |
| August |
Started the first pilot experiment for utilizing the Uber Eats service at convenience stores in Japan |
| January |
Number of stores in China exceeded 2,000 |
| 2018 |
October |
Became the first retailer to exhibit at CEATEC JAPAN 2018 |
| October |
Received the 2018 Good Design Award for LAWSON Tatebayashi Kido-cho Store, an environmentally friendly model store, and the new-type POS cash registers |
| October |
Launched the Lawson Scholarship Program for International Students in cooperation with Osaka University |
| September |
Launched Lawson Bank, Inc. |
| July |
Opened five stores simultaneously in Hefei, Anhui Province, China |
| June |
Multi-language display function added to new POS cash register. |
| January |
Opened a model eco-friendly wooden store in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, using CLT (cross-laminated timber) made from Japanese cedar with high heat insulation properties |
| 2017 |
October |
Established "Lawson Innovation Laboratory", embarking on the development of next generation systems |
| August |
First Lawson Store opening in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
| February |
Became a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation due to the tender offer conducted by it |
| February |
Signed Mega-franchise Contract with Save On Corp. in Gumma, Tochigi, Niigata, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures |
| 2016 |
November |
Established Lawson Bank Preparatory Company Inc. |
| November |
Started the operation of the joint-venture company running “LAWSON POPLAR” double-brand stores with Poplar Co., Ltd. |
| September |
Established a joint-venture company with Three F Co, Ltd. and began to open “LAWSON THREE F” doubled-brand stores |
| May |
First Lawson Store opening in Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| February |
Signed Mega-franchise Contract with Save On Corp. in Yamagata, Fukushima and Ibaraki Prefectures |
| 2015 |
September |
UnionPay Card became available for Payment and ATM Withdrawal in Japanese Yen |
| April |
Signed a letter of intent with METRO COMMERCE Co, Ltd. to convert metro stores (Metros) to Lawson Stores |
| April |
First store with a nursing-care consultation window opening in Saitama Prefecture |
| March |
First Lawson Store opening in the Philippines |
| 2014 |
October |
Acquired supermarket chain Seijo Ishii Co., Ltd. |
| August |
Acquired United Entertainment Holdings, Inc. via Lawson HMV Entertainment, Inc. |
| 2013 |
November |
Received the 18th annual IR Grand Prix Award by the Japan Investor Relations Association |
| October |
Released "Lawson Integrated Report 2013" to ensure a better understanding of Lawson by all stakeholders |
| July |
Acquired Eisai Seikaken Co., Ltd. as subsidiary |
| March |
First store opening in Thailand |
| 2012 |
July |
First store opening in Hawaii |
| June |
Sequential implementation of solar power generation systems |
| May |
Stores connected with CD/DVD shop ‘HMV’ opened |
| May |
Local subsidiary of a holding company to oversee business management functions and investment / license management in China -‘Lawson China’ established |
| April |
Launched "Lawson Wi-Fi" wireless LAN service for smartphones |
| April |
Started autonomous radiation inspections at plants for manufacturing rice, bread, noodle dishes, and prepared foods |
| March |
Published "Experiences of 3-11" -a record of steps taken in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake- on the Lawson website |
| March |
Converted all station kiosks on the Tokyu Line to Lawson in phases
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| February |
Formed a business alliance with KDDI
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| February |
Became the first convenience store company to be selected for one of the "2012 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World." |
| February |
Started autonomous radiation inspections at fruit and vegetable processing and consolidating centers |
| February |
Membership of the "Ponta" common point program to which Lawson belongs exceeded 40 million |
| January |
Founded "Lawson USA Hawaii" |
| January |
Sealed a franchise contract with CVS Bay Area |
| 2011 |
November |
Opened the first Lawson store in Dalian, China |
| October |
Transferred management rights in Shanghai Lawson (85% equity Lawson, 15% Ballian Group) |
| October |
Launched the "Radish Lawson Supermarket" service |
| October |
Started providing scholarships for the "Support Dreams Fund" |
| September |
Launched the internet shopping mall "Loppi Lawson Net Shopping Service" |
| September |
Founded Lawson HMV Entertainment, Inc.
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| August |
Launched the "L Paca" general entertainment mall service
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| August |
Opened the "Lawson Jinsekikogencho Store" for supporting marginal villages based on the small compact city
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| July |
Opened the first Lawson store in Indonesia |
| June |
Sealed a license contract with PT MIDI UTAMA INDONESIA Tbk in Indonesia |
| June |
Announced a business alliance with Yahoo Japan Corporation |
| May |
Opened the 10,000th store in Japan |
| April |
Established the "Dream Support Fund" for providing scholarships to children who suffered in the Great East Japan Earthquake
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| 2010 |
December |
Sealed a business and capital alliance with Oricon Inc. |
| December |
Acquired HMV Japan, Inc. as a consolidated subsidiary |
| July |
Acquired Ninety-nine Plus Inc. as a total subsidiary |
| July |
Acquired Lawson Entermedia, Inc. as a total subsidiary |
| July |
Opened the first Lawson store in Chongqing |
| July |
Began selling the "Lawson Select" private brand |
| April |
The "Premium Roll Cake" won the gold prize in the 2010 Monde Selection. |
| March |
Launched the "Ponta" common point program service |
| 2009 |
August |
Formed a business alliance with Matsumoto Kiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. |
| August |
Introduced electric cars to part of the marketing car fleet and installed recharging equipment in some stores |
| June |
Introduced LED lighting in all new stores opened after June. |
| May |
Merged Value Lawson, Inc. into Ninety-nine Plus Inc. |
| March |
Launched "L-Chiki (fried chicken)" |
| January |
Formed a business alliance with SAN-A Co., Ltd. in Okinawa Prefecture. |
| 2008 |
December |
Launched service for using Lawson points at cash registers |
| May |
Deployed the "Value Line" private brand nationwide |
| 2007 |
July |
Opened a store for supporting raising children - "Happy Lawson Yamashita-Koen Store" |
| March |
Introduced "multi-terminals" for electronic money payment in all stores |
| January |
Launched "My Lawson Point" - a non-credit point card |
| 2006 |
September |
Became first private sector company to conclude a "voluntary agreement for environmental conservation" with the Ministry of the Environment |
| 2005 |
November |
Sealed a business alliance with TOKYU CORPORATION |
| May |
Opened the first "Lawson Store 100" store |
| 2004 |
November |
Received the Minister of Environment Prize for the Lawson Green Fund campaign |
| 2003 |
January |
Established "post boxes" in Lawson stores nationwide |
| 2002 |
November |
Opened "Onigiriya" - the new rice ball brand |
| June |
Created the "Lawson Pass" point card |
| 2001 |
July |
Opened first "Natural Lawson" store |
| May |
Established a joint ATM management company "Lawson ATM Networks, Inc.," |
| 2000 |
July |
Listed shares on First Sections of Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange |
| February |
Formed a business alliance with Mitsubishi Corporation |
| 1998 |
December |
Acquired certification under the "ISO14001" environmental management system |
| February |
Introduced "Loppi" multimedia terminals to all stores |
| January |
Achieved sales of 1 trillion yen |
| 1997 |
July |
Opened a store in Okinawa and realized Lawson's presence in all 47 prefectures of Japan |
| 1996 |
July |
Opened the first overseas store in Shanghai, China |
| June |
Changed name from Daiei Convenience Systems, Co. Ltd. to Lawson, Inc. |
| April |
Launched "Lawson Ticket" sales |
| 1995 |
January |
Made a company-wide recovery and fundraising effort in the aftermath of the Great Hanshin Earthquake |
| 1994 |
March |
Started introducing "two-temperature zone system vehicles" to the fleet of CDC (frozen delivery center) delivery vehicles |
| 1992 |
September |
Established the "Lawson Green Community Fund" |
| 1991 |
February |
Started the Blue Sky Plan; appeal of "Hot Station in the Neighborhood" inside and outside of the company |
| February |
Started the "Wakadaisho" advertisement series featuring Masanobu Takashima |
| 1989 |
October |
Started proxy reception for payments of electricity and gas fees |
| March |
Merged with Sun Chain Corporation, creating Daiei Convenience Systems Co., Ltd. |
| 1988 |
September |
Started introducing the POS (point of sale information management) system |
| 1986 |
April |
Launched "Kara-age-kun (fried chicken nuggets)" |
| 1983 |
November |
Established a system for delivering rice dishes 3 times a day and daily foods 2 times a day |
| March |
Started copying and printing services |
| 1982 |
September |
Launched "Oden" sales |
| March |
Started handling home deliveries |
| 1980 |
September |
Made a business alliance with T.V.B Sun chain Co.,Ltd. |
| 1979 |
March |
Opened first store under the new FC agreement |
| 1977 |
November |
Established the first distribution center for the industry |
| April |
Started 24 hour/day operations |
| 1975 |
June |
Launched the first original product - "Lawson plain milk" |
| June |
Opened the first Lawson store in Sakurazuka, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka |
| April |
Established Daiei Lawson Co. ,Ltd. |