【衝撃】大丸下関店が76年の歴史に幕へ…下関市が対策会議設置 雇用100人はどうなる？

This is the official news channel of KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting.    / @krynewschannel   Please subscribe to our channel and watch our carefully selected latest news. Daimaru Shimonoseki Store, a beloved symbol of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture for 76 years, has announced that it will cease operations at the end of August 2027. This sudden news has sent shockwaves through the community, shocking citizens and those involved. Shimonoseki City has established a task force headed by the deputy mayor to investigate and consider the impact on business partners and the local economy, including securing employment for approximately 100 employees. Mayor Maeda stated that it was "a department store loved as a symbol of the citizens," paying tribute to its history. Daimaru Shimonoseki Store opened in 1950 as "Shimonoseki Daimaru." In 1977, it moved to its current location as the key tenant of Seamall Shimonoseki. In fiscal year 1992, sales reached 32.3 billion yen, but have since declined, falling to 6.863 billion yen by fiscal year 2025. The operating company, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store, has indicated that it will not lay off employees due to the closure and aims to continue employment while being considerate of each employee's individual circumstances. While some employees expressed surprise and bewilderment upon receiving the news of the closure, others expressed a positive determination to "continue operations to the best of our ability for our customers until the very end." The video provides detailed information about the background of the closure, the response from Shimonoseki City, and the impact on employees and the local community. #Daimaru Shimonoseki Store #Department Store #Seamall Shimonoseki #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Regional Economy #News #Closed Broadcast July 1, 2026 #KRY #Yamaguchi #Latest News #Yamaguchi Prefecture ●【Latest News Distribution】KRY News HP https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/kry ●KRY Submission Box https://kry.nnn-post.jp Submit your news footage, timely topics, and moving/surprising videos and photos. ●KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting News Department SNS 〔X (formerly Twitter)〕 News: https://x.com/kry_news Sports: https://x.com/KRYSPORTS4ch