# Japanese retail sector expansions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-retail-sector-expansions
> Updated: 2026-10-30T06:40:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Retailers in Japan are expanding their physical footprints through new store openings and strategic partnerships. 

In Niigata Prefecture, Nimanendo, an eyewear and hearing aid retailer operated by Accord Co., Ltd., announced the relocation of its Kibogaoka store in Nagaoka to a co-located site with Camera no Kitamura. This move, scheduled for October 24, 2026, represents the first instance of these two entities operating together, following Accord Co., Ltd. joining the Kitamura Holdings Group in October 2025. The partnership is intended to combine vision and hearing services with photography services in a single location.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Nojima to open new store in Shimachu Holmes Shin-Kawasaki

Nojima will open a new store at Shimachu Holmes Shin-Kawasaki on November 5, 2026, featuring a promotional sale with up to 20 percent point returns.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nojima-to-open-new-store-in-shimachu-holmes-shin-kawasaki

### 2026-10-22: Nimanendo to open first Camera no Kitamura co-located store in Niigata

Nimanendo will open its first co-located store with Camera no Kitamura in Nagaoka, Niigata, on October 24, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nimanendo-to-open-first-camera-no-kitamura-co-located-store-in-niigata

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