【天神激変】三越が専門店フロア「ラシック」を拡大　福岡地区はまだ伸びる

As the Tenjin Big Bang project progresses, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi is also undergoing a large-scale renovation, aiming for completion next autumn. The key to this renewal lies in reducing the department store floor space and expanding the lifestyle-oriented specialty store floor, "Lachic," from the 5th to the 9th floor. This aims to attract a new generation of customers, regardless of age or gender, and encourage them to shop around within the building. Competition in the Tenjin area is currently intensifying due to redevelopment. "One Building," which opened last year, is performing well, and next spring, "Solaria Plaza" and "VIORO" will be converted into "Amu Plaza," operated by JR Kyushu. Each company is proposing tenant compositions that leverage their respective strengths, and Mitsukoshi is also seeing the revitalization of the entire area as an opportunity by strengthening its unique "specialization" approach. Behind this rush of renovations lies the harsh reality of the department store industry. Nationwide sales have fallen to about 60% of their peak, and closures are frequent, but Fukuoka City is a rare area where the population and employment are increasing. Experts analyze that, in contrast to the nationwide recession, companies in Fukuoka are making aggressive investments, believing they can still generate sales there. Daimaru is refining its strength in "food products," while Mitsukoshi is strengthening its "specialty stores." These strategies, each focusing on developing their unique strengths, are further enhancing the appeal of Tenjin. April 20, 2026 ▼Daily news delivered via: TVQ News Site https://www.tvq.co.jp/news/ #Mitsukoshi #SpecialtyStores #Renewal #Lachic #VIORO #AmuPlaza #DepartmentStore #Fukuoka