Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd.
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. is a Japanese retail company that manages a network of home improvement and household product stores, serving both individual consumers and professional clients. Their main home center outlets provide an extensive array of goods, including construction materials, various tools, hardware, painting supplies, workwear, gardening equipment and plants, material handling solutions, housing and plumbing components, and remodeling products. Additionally, they stock a wide range of household items such as electrical appliances, kitchen and dining ware, furnishings, bedding, electronics, lighting, general household supplies, health and personal care products, footwear, apparel, cleaning essentials, and laundry supplies. For leisure and automotive needs, they offer vehicle accessories, pet supplies, stationery, office items, cycling gear, and sports and outdoor equipment. The company also operates Homestock stores, which are value-oriented home centers featuring approximately 22,000 different products, and KOHNAN PRO stores, specifically catering to professional customers with a specialized selection of tools, building materials, and paint supplies. As of February 29, 2020, Kohnan Shoji operated 453 stores, primarily concentrated in Japan's Kinki area. The company was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1978.