Counterworks Launches 'Shop Counter Enterprise' System at Youme Mart Kitakyushu

Counterworks Enhances Leasing Operations at Youme Mart Kitakyushu

Counterworks, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art leasing DX system, "Shop Counter Enterprise," at Youme Mart Kitakyushu, a member of the Izumi Group operating 31 supermarkets primarily in Fukuoka and Yamaguchi Prefectures. This system aims to significantly enhance tenant recruitment processes, which involve attracting and managing commercial tenants effectively.

Youme Mart Kitakyushu prides itself on its commitment to community-centric operations, providing a diverse range of locally sourced products and engaging in initiatives to boost store vitality and customer foot traffic. With a strong focus on generating excitement and interest around its offerings, Youme Mart has effectively utilized Counterworks’s pop-up store support platform, "Shop Counter," since November 2023, which resulted in a notable increase in event revenue and a reduction in the workload associated with related operations.

Despite these successes, Youme Mart faced the necessity to further expand its event revenues and strengthen its tenant recruitment strategies. In light of this, the decision was made to implement "Shop Counter Enterprise,” which will provide a more integrated and precise operational environment, ensuring scalability for future developments. This implementation will establish a unified platform combining a dedicated recruitment site along with a comprehensive job management system, facilitating profitable event operations and enhancing connections with new tenants across various sectors. The initial phase will focus on 22 locations previously advertised through the Shop Counter platform, with plans for expanding the recruitment efforts into permanent tenancy as well.

Statement from Youme Mart Kitakyushu

Kengo Fukuda, Director, Youme Mart Kitakyushu Development Department: "Events have always been an important mechanism for enhancing the vibrancy of our daily operations and generating new reasons for customers to visit us. By integrating Shop Counter Enterprise into our operations, we expect to streamline processes and engage with an even broader array of businesses. We are optimistic about the impact on both sales and revenue. Strengthening our initiatives not only for events but also for permanent space will enable us to cultivate a community-centric 'vibrancy' at our stores."

The new leasing system, "Shop Counter Enterprise," is designed specifically for commercial facilities. It offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) model that combines a "tenant recruitment site," where facilities can showcase their available spaces, with a comprehensive management system capable of handling inquiries, sales, tenant information, and operational monitoring. This system supports continuous function upgrades and improvements, driving efficiency and increasing productivity in the leasing process. Currently, more than 1,000 commercial facilities are already leveraging this innovative platform.

For more information about the newly introduced tenant recruitment site at Youme Mart Kitakyushu, visit Youme Mart Tenant Recruitment Site.

Interested companies looking to explore the benefits of "Shop Counter Enterprise" or enhance their DX initiatives within commercial facilities can reach out via: Inquiry Form. In-depth information regarding functionality and implementation timelines will be shared with interested parties.

About Counterworks

Company: Counterworks, Inc.
Location: 1-8-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, MFPR Roppongi Azabudai Building, 9F
CEO: Naoki Sanpei
Business Focus: Planning, development, and operation of "Shop Counter" and "Shop Counter Enterprise"
Capital: 654 million yen (including capital reserve)

To learn more about Counterworks and its offerings, visit Counterworks Website.