NTT Docomo, Japan's leading mobile operator and provider of integrated services centered on mobility, Lawson Inc, one of the largest Japanese convenience store chains, and Radishbo-ya Co, Japan's premium home-delivery service for organic and preservative-free foods, on Monday announced plans for business and capital alliances in connection with completion of Docomo's intended acquisition of Radishbo-ya's outstanding common shares and stock acquisition rights through a public tender offer, which was stated in a separate announcement today.
The agreements attempt to create strong business synergy among the three companies by leveraging their respective assets and business know-how, aiming to capitalize on Japanese consumers' growing demands for food safety and environmental awareness.
Under the envisioned agreements, Lawson will acquire a maximum 20% ownership of Radishbo-ya and will provide a representative director to Radishbo-ya's board of directors.
The share acquisition by Lawson will follow Docomo's conversion of Radishbo-ya into a wholly owned subsidiary.
The business tie-up is expected to enhance Radishbo-ya's logistical capabilities by merging Radishbo-ya's and Lawson's respective expertise in logistics, and by increasing distribution efficiencies through the establishment of a joint distribution system, which Docomo will support with advanced mobile technologies and know-how.
© JCN Newswire
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tmarie
A lot of people suggested them for organics but then I learned they were still selling things from Tohoku - and most specifically, Fukushima. Just thought some people might like to know that before using them. Shame as I would love to use them.
deepstar6
Mobile operator + Convenience store chain + Organic food home delivery system = What the ... Wonder where are they going with this?
AmericanForeigner
With such a ridiculous name they are going nowhere fast. Grow up!
tmarie
Why do I get thumbs down for alerting people to where the food comes from?
deepstar6
@tmarie
Hmnmnm, interesting question. Never thought of this before.
deepstar6
@tmarie
So which delivery service do you use now?
nath
@tmarie I get a Radishbo-ya fruit and vege delivery that is sourced from Western Japan. You can ask them for this service. And I am really happy with what they deliver. Hopefully this will mean that you will be able to place orders on line; at the moment you need to fill out paper forms every week.
tmarie
Deep, I don't - I go it at the grocery store and wish Japan would offer organic as a choice. Sasukene, thanks for the info. Shame that they can't offer the service online - not exactly stellar customer service, is it?
deepstar6
Oisix is one such that can take orders online.
AmericanForeigner
well this is Japan tmarie, what do you expect?