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Oh-ban later integrated management with Umeya and became Oh-ban Co., Ltd. in April 2023.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Provides local communities with convenient access to fresh food and everyday necessities at affordable prices through neighborhood supermarkets.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Operating community-based supermarkets\nFresh food retail, including produce, meat, fish, prepared foods, tofu and noodles, and dairy products\nLocal store operations across 19 locations\nWeb flyers and promotional communications\nCustomer feedback collection through shopping surveys\nCommunity and regional engagement activities","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Fresh vegetables and fruit\nMeat\nFish\nPrepared foods\nTofu and noodles\nMilk and dairy products\nEveryday grocery and household products\nCoGCa customer card","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Grocery and supermarket retail","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Residents and households in communities across Yamagata Prefecture, particularly the Murayama and Okitama areas.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Local households and grocery shoppers seeking fresh food, affordable prices, convenient neighborhood stores, and broad product selection.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Buying fresh groceries and daily necessities\nShopping at neighborhood supermarkets\nViewing weekly promotional flyers\nUsing the CoGCa customer card\nProviding feedback through customer shopping surveys\nParticipating in local community and environmental activities","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to fresh food and daily necessities close to home\nLower-cost grocery shopping\nConvenient access to local supermarkets and promotions\nSupport for everyday community life\nOpportunities to provide feedback and influence store improvement","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://oh-ban.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.803915+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.824153+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T05:57:59.834948+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=08870669-07a9-4506-b2ba-b86444c9dd58"}