Investor Relations

Initiatives and Status Regarding the Respect for Stakeholder Positions

Establishment of Internal Rules Stipulating Respect for the Position of Stakeholders

Our purpose is "Enrich every aspect of people's lives through all we do." We are committed to maximizing two values: the development and growth of our Group and the development and growth of society as a whole.
The TRIAL Code of Conduct stipulates that we will fulfill our responsibilities to our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and all other stakeholders of the TRIAL Group, and that we will conduct ourselves with the highest standards of corporate ethics and integrity.

Implementation of Environmental Preservation Activities and CSR Activities, etc.

Since its foundation, the Group has inherited and put into practice its corporate DNA of "benefiting customers and society by eliminating inefficiency in the distribution and retail industry and realizing low costs." In 2021, continuing the DNA that has guided us since our founding, we set our vision as "Enrich every aspect of people's lives through all we do." Our vision is to "Revolutionize 'real commerce' around the globe with technology and practical savvy." Based on the DNA that has been cultivated since the company's founding, the basic sustainability policy of the Group is to collaborate with other companies to realize the Purpose and the Vision across corporate boundaries, and to maximize two values: the development and growth of the Group and the development and growth of society as a whole. Based on the basic sustainability policy above, we are working to resolve environmental and social issues as follows.

• By utilizing the data analysis platform system (MD-Link) developed by our group, we share and analyze sales data among the supply chain (manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers) to realize waste-free production and procurement plans, thereby improving logistics efficiency and reducing product disposal losses.
• In cooperation with FUKUSHIMA GALILEI CO. LTD., we are working to save energy in air conditioning and freezing/refrigeration cases in our stores by using AI technology (received Energy Conservation Grand Prize for excellent energy conservation equipment, Minister Prize of Economic, Trade and Industry in 2019).
• Established the Kyushu Logistics Study Group in August 2022 and the Hokkaido Logistics Study Group in May 2023 to examine how to solve issues such as the "the year 2024 problem" and "decarbonization" surrounding logistics across companies.
• We are promoting the use of renewable energy by installing solar panels on store roofs at some of our stores.
• We have begun to use AI cameras and electronic shelf labels to reduce food loss by automatically lowering prices based on the expiration date of prepared foods.
• In order to achieve sustainable growth, we are building a workplace environment in which employees and part-timers are comfortable and rewarding to work in. We have established a salary and hourly wage system based on skills, introduced a stock option system based on contribution levels and expectations, implemented educational programs led by the founder and senior management, and conducted overseas study tours and training. We have also launched a Diversity and Inclusion Project to create a workplace environment in which a diverse range of employees can play an active role, including women, non-Japanese, senior citizens, and employees with disabilities.
• In collaboration with Miyawaka City in Fukuoka Prefecture, we are promoting the construction of a Retail DX development center that will attract researchers and engineers from around the world, using the former site of public facilities such as elementary and junior high schools, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the local community.
• The Group contributes to the revitalization of local communities and the creation of jobs by promoting the opening of new stores throughout Japan and the revitalization of existing stores by utilizing Retail Map, a trade area analysis software developed by the Group, and other measures.

Establishment of Policies Regarding Information Provision to Stakeholders

We have established a Disclosure and IR Policy, which is published on our website. In accordance with this policy, we will strive to disclose information to our stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.