Retail Partners Reports Damage From Kumamoto Earthquake

TOKYO, Jul 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Retail Partners CO.,LTD. (8167.T) reported damage from the recent earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.

The company stated there were no reports of personal injuries among employees but noted that four stores had temporarily suspended operations due to issues such as ceiling board collapses and equipment malfunctions. The affected stores include Ataxs Yufu Store and Marumiya Store Akitsu in Kumamoto Prefecture. Safety checks and repairs are ongoing to resume normal operations.

A total of 15 stores operated by the group in the prefecture experienced some level of impact from the quake. Regarding the potential financial impact, Retail Partners said it was currently investigating the effects on its performance. Any significant adverse effects would be disclosed promptly.