Parco (retailer)

Parco Co., Ltd. (株式会社パルコ, Kabushiki-gaisha Paruko) is a chain of department stores primarily in Japan. The first store was established in Tokyo on February 13, 1953; 72 years ago (1953-02-13), and since then the company has opened stores in cities all over Japan.

Parco Co., Ltd.

Native name	株式会社パルコ
Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Retail
Founded	Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan February 13, 1953 (1953-02-13)
Headquarters	Shibuya First Place Building, 8-16, Shinsencho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan 1-28-2, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan (registered)
Number of locations	17 stores (2023)
Key people	Kozo Makiyama (President)
Revenue	¥264,840 million (FY2010) [1]
Operating income	¥9,218 million (FY2010)[1]
Net income	¥4,400 million (FY2010)[1]
Total assets	¥222,135 million (FY2010)[1]
Total equity	¥81,868 million (FY2010)[1]
Owner	J. Front Retailing
Number of employees	651 (directly) 2,208 (contract)
Website	www.parco.co.jp/en/

The PARCO Group primarily conducts business through its Shopping Complex Business segment, which includes its PARCO Urban Stores, PARCO Community Stores, and Zero Gate complexes. Zero Gate complexes serve as platforms for other retail establishments.

Oita Parco

PARCO is currently implementing a hybrid business model that combines retail businesses and real estate. PARCO Group also undertakes property management and consultant projects on a contract basis.