COUNTERWORKS, developer of shop lease DX systems, has joined the Japan Retail Association to share DX expertise and enhance physical retail opportunities through digital space utilization.
COUNTERWORKS, a company digitalizing commercial real estate to build new infrastructure, announced its membership in the Japan Retail Association as a supporting member. The association, established in May 1978, addresses common retail industry challenges, facilitating cooperation and digital transformation (DX) discussions. Retail stores increasingly serve as vital brand touchpoints, yet face labor shortages and rising costs. COUNTERWORKS operates 'SHOPCOUNTER', an online search/booking platform for pop-up shops with 87,000 tenants registered as of March 2026. It also provides 'SHOPCOUNTER Enterprise', a SaaS-based leasing DX system used in over 1,500 commercial facilities. Through this membership, COUNTERWORKS aims to strengthen ties within the retail industry, share its leasing DX expertise, and expand the potential of physical stores.
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FAQ
What is the purpose of COUNTERWORKS joining the Japan Retail Association?
The purpose is to strengthen connections with a wide range of companies and organizations in the retail industry, share its expertise in space utilization and leasing DX, and contribute to initiatives that expand the possibilities of physical stores.
What kind of organization is the Japan Retail Association?
It is an organization established in May 1978 to contribute to the improvement of national life through the sound development of the domestic retail industry, discussing industry-wide challenges like DX and human resource development.
What is 'SHOPCOUNTER'?
It is a platform that allows users to search and reserve commercial spaces for pop-up stores, events, and exhibitions online, used by approximately 87,000 tenants as of the end of March 2026.
What is 'SHOPCOUNTER Enterprise'?
It is a leasing DX system for commercial facilities, providing SaaS-based tenant recruitment sites and sales management systems, currently implemented in over 1,500 commercial facilities.
Where is COUNTERWORKS headquartered and what is its capital?
It is located at 8F TOC Building, 7-22-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, and its capital is 654 million yen (including capital reserve).