Sector (GICS)
Consumer Staples
Lawson, Inc. operates and franchises convenience stores under the Lawson, Lawson Store 100, and Natural Lawson brand names in Japan and internationally. The company operates through Domestic Convenience Store Business, Seijo Ishii Business, Entertainment-Related Business, Financial-Related Business, Overseas Business, and Others segments. It is also involved in the wholesale of processed and frozen food, and other meat products; packaging materials, etc.; operation of a chain of supermarkets; and food production and restaurant businesses. In addition, the company engages in the development of a general entertainment enterprises; operation of HMV stores, as well as integrated entertainment mall under the Lawson Hot Station L Paca name; construction and operation of movie theater complexes; and consulting and banking businesses. Further, It is involved in the sale of CDs/DVDs, books/electronic books, and other goods; and entertainment merchandises, such as tickets for concerts, etc. through stores and online. The company was formerly known as Daiei Convenience Systems, Co. Ltd. and changed its name to Lawson, Inc. in June 1996. The company was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Lawson, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation.
