PARCO

FAQ

Questions about the company

  • Q

    When was the company established?

    A

    PARCO's predecessor, Ikebukuro Station Building Co., Ltd., was founded in February 1953. After the name change to Tokyo Marubutsu Co., Ltd. in May 1957, the name was changed to PARCO CO., LTD. in April 1970.

  • Q

    Please tell us about the history of PARCO.

    A

    Please see Corporate History.

  • Q

    Please tell us about the company such as capital and number of employees.

    A

    For an overview of the date of establishment, capital, representative, number of employees, etc., please see Overview.

  • Q

    What kind of businesses is PARCO engaged in?

    A

    PARCO is engaged in the development and management of urban shopping complexes. Through the lens of ‘Urban Revitalization’, we leverage our strength in comprehensive shopping complex production, incorporating expertise in marketing, planning, designing and management/operation, to operate each PARCO store, develop the ZERO GATE business model, and expand our entertainment business. ※Please see PARCO's Business for details on PARCO's business activities. ※A list of PARCO Stores is available from Stores. ※A list of PARCO group companies is available from Group Companies.

  • Q

    Please tell us the origins of the PARCO corporate name.

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    “PARCO,” the corporate name, means “park” in Italian. A park is a place (or space) where lots of people can gather, where people can share time and space, and where people can relax and have fun. That’s also what "PARCO" is.

  • Q

    Please tell us the distinctive aspects of PARCO’s business operations and all the areas of its activities.

    A

    The company group (PARCO Network companies) is engaged in two major areas of business:

    1.Shopping Complex business Management of urban shopping complexes
    2.Internet Related Business Web consulting business and entertainment business

    Please see PARCO's Business and PARCO Group's Business for details.

Questions about the company's management

  • Q

    Please tell us about your management system.

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    One of the characteristics of our management system is that we adopt a Company with Auditors system and have a Nominating and Compensation Committee in addition to the Board of Directors and Auditors.
    Please see Internal controls and the PARCO management system for details.

Questions about business performance and accounting

  • Q

    Please tell us when your accounting term ends.

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    Our accounting period ends on the last day of February.

  • Q

    Please tell us the financial performance of PARCO.

    A

    PARCO's performance as a consolidated subsidiary of its parent company, J.FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd. is disclosed on the company's website. For the performance of PARCO before the fiscal year ending February 2020, please see the Investor Relations Archive.

  • Q

    Please tell us where I can get information on PARCO’s monthly Transaction Volume.

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    Monthly tenant transaction volume year-on-year change was disclosed on the PARCO website until February 2020. It will be posted on the monthly report page of J. FRONT RETAILING.
    In the PARCO company website, the company information page is linked to the page of J. FRONT RETAILING.
    Please see About Us.
    Those for February 2020 or earlier are stored in Monthly Transaction Volume Summary in Investor Relations Archive.

Others

  • Q

    Please tell us about the status of your Sustainability efforts.

    A

    As a business group that prospers in urban markets, PARCO is committed to offering personal fulfillment to consumers and will continue to create and share new value through advancement and innovation, which is the PARCO Way.
    Please see Sustainability for details.

  • Q

    Please tell us about your environmental efforts.

    A

    The PARCO Group recognizes global environmental issues as an important theme in its business activities in shopping centers and related fields. Through the promotion of environmental preservation activities, the Group seeks to leave a sustainable society for future generations.
    Please see Environmental Policy for details.

  • Q

    Please tell us about the personal information protection system of PARCO.

    A

    Please refer to Privacy Policy (Personal Data Protection Policy) for the general concept of our personal information.

Updated Aug 27, 2024