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MaxValu

Japanese retail store chain

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MaxValue (マックスバリュ) is a Japanese supermarket chain owned by the Aeon Group. It is operated by multiple regional subsidiaries in Japan and abroad. Maxvalue Tokai Co., Ltd. (マックスバリュ東海株式会社, Makkusubaryu Tōkai Kabushiki-gaisha) (TYO: 8198) was formerly known as Yaohan until 2000, when it was renamed following bankruptcy and acquisition by Aeon.

01MaxValu in other countries

Thailand

In 2008, Aeon rebranded all JUSCO stores in Thailand to Maxvalu Tokai. In 2012, Maxvalu Tokai in Thailand had a total of 68 stores. Maxvalu Tokai in Thailand has two formats and brands of supermarket:

  • MaxValu Supermarket (Thai: แม็กซ์แวลู ซูเปอร์มาเก็ต) is a full-scale format of supermarket, around 1,000-3,000 square meters.
  • MaxValu Tanjai (แม็กซ์แวลู ทันใจ) is a mini-scale format of supermarket, around 300-800 square meters.

MaxValu is set to leave Thailand after Central Group acquired MaxValu locations and turn them into Tops.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, MaxValu stores carry the MaxValu Prime or Pasar Raya MaxValu (MaxValu Supermarket in Malay) brands. They take up a smaller format (typically only one floor), unlike full Aeon outlets in Malaysia. Currently there are 7 stores throughout Peninsular Malaysia:

China

Maxvalu has presence in Happy Valley, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe, Guangzhou.

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