ABOUT A Brief Introduction
to ARATA

01
Introducing ARATA

What kind of company is ARATA?

ARATA is one of Japan’s largest wholesale trading companies
in the daily goods and cosmetics category.

We connect retailers and manufacturers, providing centralized management of information and helping products to reach consumers.
We provide products with added value such as sales promotion planning that combines various information, with regional, seasonal, and trend factors.

Manufacturers  Bringing in products and information  Around 1,200 companies  Around 100,000 items  ARATA CORPORATION  Net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023  ¥891.6 billion  Aggregating products and information  Creating added value  Retailer  Provide products, information, and sales capabilities  Drug stores, supermarkets, home improvement stores  Around 3,500 companies  Around 45,000 stores  Consumers

ARATA’s Management Philosophy

“Continue to serve the world”

ARATA CORPORATION was formed by consolidating the long histories and traditions a number of powerful wholesalers from across Japan into a single entity. We strive to contribute to Japanese industry and the local regions where we operate as we shoulder a part of the distribution economy.
We therefore fulfill this role with a strong “frontier spirit,” remembering the importance of cooperation, mutual trust, and humility at all times while maintaining initiatives that “continue to serve the world.”

02
ARATA in Figures

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Ultra-precise shipping is realized using AiMAS
picking carts for error-free product sorting.

03
ARATA’s Strengths

Merchandising Capabilities

We handle a wide range of
familiar products
that are essential to daily life.

1. Health & Beauty  Cosmetics, shampoo, soap, bath salts, razors, toothbrushes, disposable masks, sticking plasters  2. Household Detergents  Clothing detergents, fabric softeners, kitchen detergents, home-related cleaners  3. Home Care  Insecticides, air fresheners and deodorizers, batteries  4. Paper Products  Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers  5. Household Goods  Cling films, aluminum foils, sponges, brushes, cooking implements, cleaning equipment  6. Pet Supplies  Pet food, pet accessories (handled by ARATA Group company Japell Co., Ltd.)

Sales by Product Category

Net Sales for FY 2023/3 ¥891.6 billion

Sales Capabilities

ARATA’s logistics sites form a nationwide network
infrastructure stretching from Hokkaido to Kyushu,
centered on large-scale logistics centers with
annual shipment values of ¥15.0 billion or more.

Seven branches of ARATA’s logistics site network (excluding consignment and return centers)  Logistics centers 34 sites  Cosmetics centers 5 sites  Depos 5 sites  As of April, 2020  Flagship sites  Other sites

We make daily deliveries of products to retailers throughout Japan,
including drug stores, home improvement stores, supermarkets, discount stores,
general merchandise stores, and e-commerce operators.

Sales by Type of Business

Net Sales for FY 2022/3 ¥857.0 billion  Drug stores 50.2%  Home improvement stores 14.6%  Supermarkets 12.2%  Discount stores 7.4%  GMS 5.2%  Others 5.0%