Opening of P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store

Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Haruhiko Sakamoto; hereinafter “the Group”), which operates under the philosophy of “Pets always come first,” has opened a pet shop named 'P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store' on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, within the 'Home Center Musashi Takaoka-Ekiminami Store' operated by Arclands Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture; President: Yoshifumi Sato; hereinafter “Arclands”).

Overview of P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store

【Address】 2-1-1 Ekiminami, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture – Inside the Pet Pavilion, Home Center Musashi Takaoka-Ekiminami Store

【Business Hours】 9:00–19:30 (Rest period: 14:00–14:30)

【Regular Holidays】 In accordance with the shopping facility

【Website】 https://www.pfirst.jp/storedetails?storeId=877

The newly opened P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store is located within the Pet Pavilion of the Home Center Musashi Takaoka-Ekiminami Store. As a group company of Arclands, the parent organization, we will continue to leverage our strengths in transparent pet sales, rigorous individual health management, and lifelong after-sales support for pets and their owners. By combining these strengths with Arclands’ spacious retail space and extensive product lineup as a home center operator, we aim to create a highly convenient store that meets all pet-related needs in one location. Through collaboration between the two companies, we will support pet owners’ daily lives and propose safer, richer pet lifestyles.

Furthermore, by jointly advancing our transparent pet sales processes and health management systems with Arclands, we aim to contribute to the overall healthy development of the pet industry.

Store Introduction: P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store

Below are some of the services offered at P’s-first Takaoka-Ekiminami Store:

● Pet Sales

We prioritize the wellness of puppies and kittens above all else, maintaining rigorous daily health checks and ensuring a clean, comfortable environment where pets can thrive physically and mentally. Our staff, who are thoroughly familiar with each animal’s personality and characteristics, provide personalized support in selecting a pet and offer advice tailored to customers’ lifestyles and preferences.

● Post-Adoption Support

To ensure customers can enjoy a worry-free pet-owning experience, we offer comprehensive support after adoption. Our Customer Consultation Center provides guidance on daily pet care concerns such as “choosing the right food” and “toilet training,” with knowledgeable staff available to assist.

● Hotto Support

Hotto Support is our original aftercare service, available exclusively to customers who adopt a pet from P’s-first. It includes life insurance coverage, protection against conditions such as FIP in cats, and lost pet search assistance. Additionally, members receive tickets for health checkups and combination vaccinations, and can access partner veterinary clinics and pet hotels nationwide at discounted rates.

Company Information

【Company Name】 Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd.

【Headquarters】 9F, Orix Meguro Building, 1-24-12 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063

【Capital】 1 million JPY

【Employees】 1,268 (including 103 veterinarians and 77 certified animal nurses, including outsourced staff) as of June 2026

【Representative】 Chairman & CEO Haruhiko Sakamoto

【Newsletter】 https://www.pfirst.jp/newsletter.html

※ On June 6, 2025, Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd. became a consolidated subsidiary of Arclands Co., Ltd.

【Company Name】 Arclands Co., Ltd.

【Headquarters】 445 Kamisukoro, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture 955-8501

【Capital】 64.62 billion JPY

【Sales Revenue】 341,141 million JPY (FY ending February 2026)

【Employees】 14,579

【Representatives】 Chairman & CEO Haruhiko Sakamoto

President & COO Yoshifumi Sato

【Additional Information】

Arclands Co., Ltd. operates under the slogan “Fulfilling life. Fulfilling the heart.” and aims to be an industry-leading provider of lifestyle value. The company operates home centers such as “Musashi” and “Super Biva Home,” as well as specialty food chains including the tonkatsu restaurant “Katsuya” and the fried chicken rice bowl chain “Karakyama,” covering both “living” and “eating” sectors. Through continuous innovation and evolution, Arclands strives to meet customers’ desires for a richer, more fulfilling life.

Inquiries

【Regarding this announcement】

Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd.

General Affairs Headquarters, PR & CSR Group

Phone: 03-6910-4500

Contact: Nishigawa, Ono