The UNIVA Group's "co-creation" aims to maximize the Group's profits by sharing NAKAMA's individual knowledge and networks. And now, as we aim to "co-create", we have decided to create a "Bulletin Board". To everyone of NAKAMA, please use this bulletin board to find useful resources such as idea recruitment, business partner recruitment, and business case introduction.

On July 1, "Discover" was added as a new credit card brand accepted by UnivaPay, the payment system of UNIVA Paycast (UPC). The biggest feature of "Discover" is that it has a high usage limit and is linked to other card brands. By offering a new card brand, we will be able to offer a wide range of proposals to merchants. By expanding the range of payments available to end users, it will be possible to contribute to the sales of merchants, and it will be easier to develop new merchants. UPC will continue to provide a wider range of payment services to merchants and end users.

On July 9th, UNIVA Japan (UJP) obtained unified certification for all ministries and agencies. In order to participate in bidding for the manufacture and sale of goods ordered by each ministry, the "qualification" specified by the ordering party (each ministry) is required. There are various types of qualifications depending on the orderer and bidding project, but one unified qualification for all ministries and agencies can be used to respond to bidding projects for all ministries and agencies. In addition, some of the bidding projects under the jurisdiction of the government's external organizations and local governments can participate with the unified status of all ministries and agencies. By acquiring this qualification, UJP can participate in bidding projects such as project management, design, and equipment sales ordered by all ministries.

FM Karuizawa, a consolidated subsidiary of UNIVA Oak Holdings (UOH), has conducted a demonstration experiment of the tourism information service "Karuizawa AI Navi" in collaboration with Karuizawa Tourism Association and Alt Co., Ltd. In this demonstration experiment, we have introduced a system that uses generative AI technology to provide tourists with tourism information tailored to each individual in real time. FM Karuizawa is not limited to the broadcasting business as a media rooted in the community, but aims to continue to convey the charm of the region in various ways. In addition, through collaboration between companies in both Karuizawa and the Tokyo metropolitan area, we are promoting various plans and implementations to expand the scope of business revenue.

On July 18th, Hisaatsu Shimazu, President and CEO of UNIVA Gyro-n, took the stage at the special conference "Evolving Customer Experience Summit" hosted by NEWPEAKS Co., Ltd., and gave a speech entitled "How to draw out the true customer experience and shape it, and increase the number of reviews in the new era". Introducing an innovative acquisition method using a questionnaire that draws out the potential customer experience of users and reflects it in reviews. In addition, he explained how high-quality reviews increase purchasing motivation based on the latest research and successful cases. Participants who faced the challenge of collecting reviews gave feedback that the training was "very helpful."

From July 25th to 26th, UNIVA Gyro-n exhibited at "Store / EC DXPO" held at Tokyo Big Sight. Gyro-n exhibited a new review acquisition tool "Kikikomi" utilizing AI technology at the exhibition with the theme of increasing sales of stores and e-commerce and improving operational efficiency. This exhibition brings together a wide variety of industries involved in the store business, and is a great opportunity to promote "Kikikomi"! Many businesses who are familiar with the difficulty of collecting reviews stopped by Gyro-n's booth and were able to appeal the goodness of "Kikikomi".

On August 1, UNIVA Rhizoma (UR) held a kick-off meeting with a total of 26 people, including UR employees and employees of affiliated companies. On July 1, the company name was changed from Rhizoma Business Co., Ltd. to UNIVA Rhizoma Co., Ltd., and Yosuke Sakuta, who was a director, became the representative director. The new UR will realize a unified financial management system for the UNIVA and Oak Holdings (UOH) and the UOH Group consolidated financial results, as well as the UNIVA Group's accounting and tax operations. In addition, as a group of experts, we aim to earn profits by providing services not only within the group but also outside the group.

On August 2, Naturally Plus Singapore (NPSG) held an opening ceremony for its new salon. The new salon after the relocation is compact yet functional, befitting NPSG's promotion of digitalization. The entrance is fully glass-walled, giving it an open and lively feel, and the ceiling is decorated with leaf, the symbol of NP, for a luxurious feel. In addition, product videos and leader photos are played on the large-screen TV monitor, which can be used as a monitor during seminars. We aim to further increase sales in Singapore in this space that places importance on further comfort and close communication for our members. By the way, this salon contributes to a cost reduction of about 50 million yen per year!

From August 2 to 7, UNIVA America (UAI) supported the booth management of companies exhibiting at “NY NOW”, the largest gift show in the United States. Each booth was very crowded with buyers who came to purchase new products for the Christmas sales season! Many people came to the booth, from repeat buyers who have been purchasing for many years to new buyers. If you are interested in exhibiting or visiting the gift show, please feel free to contact UAI!

Last month, we welcomed eight new NAKAMA members.
Congratulations to everyone who joined the company!