.Since 2021, KKR and Walmart have been working closely together to support Seiyu’s growth through technology adoption. According to Walmart, Seiyu has benefited from a number of value creation efforts such as:
- Improving product quality and selection, particularly for Seiyu’s fresh produce, deli products and in-house brands.
- Developing standard operating processes and adopting technology solutions, such as self-checkout and automated replenishment systems, to support workers, resulting in increased productivity in terms of man-hours.
- Transform Seiyu from a traditional general merchandise shop to a ‘supermarket’ by optimising product assortment and distribution strategies.
- Accelerate Seiyu’s digital transformation to enable a superior customer experience, including by strengthening and modernising its IT infrastructure.
