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Value Design Boosts Skylark Gift Voucher Distribution

In an exciting development for the cashless service market, Value Design Inc., a subsidiary of Peicrowd Holdings listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth under number 4015, has announced an innovative partnership with Skylark Holdings. This collaboration aims to expand the sales channels of Skylark's electronic gift voucher, the 'Skylark Gift Voucher', through LINE Gift, a popular digital gifting platform operated by LINE Yahoo! Corporation.

Founded in 2014, Value Design has been instrumental in providing the management system for Skylark’s electronic gift vouchers, facilitating the sale of these vouchers to consumers. The recent introduction of the Skylark Gift Voucher on LINE Gift marks a significant step forward in promoting sales and driving foot traffic to Skylark's physical locations.

The Line Gift Service

LINE Gift allows users to conveniently send digital gifts via the LINE app, boasting a staggering user count of 35 million, which means that one in five LINE users engages with this popular service. By leveraging this extensive user base, Value Design aims to increase the visibility and sales of the Skylark Gift Voucher while encouraging more patrons to visit Skylark's restaurants.

The partnership signifies an important milestone in both the cashless payments and digital gifting industries, presenting new opportunities for Value Design to enhance its digital platform services. Following the launch of the Skylark Gift Voucher on LINE Gift, Value Design will continue to expand its offerings by supporting the sales of gift cards through various digital platforms.

Moreover, Value Design plans to outreach to companies yet to integrate digital gifting solutions, offering support and proposals for their implementation. This initiative stands to provide many businesses with the tools they need to effectively tap into the digital gifting market.

About LINE Gift

For those unfamiliar, LINE Gift is a unique service that allows users to send gifts effortlessly through the LINE messaging platform. The service eliminates the need for the sender to know the recipient's address, allowing gifts to be sent as simply as sending a message. Users can choose from a wide range of gifts, including e-gift cards that can be used at convenience stores and cafes, alongside physical products that can be delivered directly to the recipient. The service also offers an array of customizable message cards and digital images or videos to accompany gifts, adding a personal touch to the gifting experience.

Skylark Holdings Overview

Skylark Holdings operates as a dynamic food service group, primarily focusing on family restaurants under renowned brands such as Gusto, Bamiyan, Jonathan's, Musashi, Shabu-Yo, and Kara-Koshi. With approximately 3,000 establishments both domestically and internationally, Skylark responds to diverse dining needs while prioritizing quality, stable supply, and effective management strategies. The group is committed to sustainable growth by emphasizing digital transformation and environmental considerations.

Value Design Company Overview

Value Design, a 100% subsidiary of Peicrowd Holdings, is based in Tokyo's Chuo Ward and was established in July 2006. Under the leadership of President Shuji Hayashi, the company specializes in cashless payment solutions coupled with marketing strategies. They offer various services including:

• - A cloud-based, proprietary electronic money issuance service known as Value Card.
• - A custom store app featuring unique payment capabilities named Value Wallet.
• - Seamless connections to leading QR code payment services through Value Gateway.
• - A software-as-a-service digital marketing tool, Value Insight, designed to enhance the effectiveness of proprietary payment solutions.
• - A digital gifting service called Value Gift, which can be easily sent via email or social media platforms.

Note: The information provided in this article is based on the press release and is subject to change without prior notification.