Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), along with its subsidiaries, operates a diverse portfolio of retail establishments. The company’s extensive operations are segmented into three primary divisions. Its Discount Store Business manages convenience and discount stores, prominently featuring the Don Quijote brand, as well as the larger MEGA Don Quijote and MEGA Don Quijote UNY formats. The General Merchandise Store (GMS) Business oversees general supermarkets under the APITA name and smaller-scale PIAGO supermarkets. The third division, the Rent Business, specializes in leasing and managing retail properties for tenants. PPIH is also involved in real estate management. As of October 31, 2020, the company maintained a significant global presence with 631 stores, comprising 579 in Japan, 38 across Hawaii (28) and California (10) in the United States, 4 in Hong Kong, 2 in Thailand, and 8 in Singapore. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company adopted its current name, Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation, in February 2019, having previously been known as Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd.