Key Facts
• Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store’s renovation delayed by six months, reopening starts July 2025.
• July 9: Third-floor cosmetics floor opens with 47 brands, including Gucci and Prada.
• Cosmetics area expands 1.4 times, becoming one of Japan’s largest.
• Sales target: 45% increase compared to pre-renovation figures.
• September: Partial opening of basement food floor.
• November: Floors 2–6 to open with fashion and watch sections.
• Full reopening (B2 to 8F) expected after January 2026.
• Store sold to U.S. investment fund in 2023; land/building acquired by Yodobashi Holdings.
• Department store’s total floor space reduced by nearly half.
Summary
The Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo, undergoing extensive renovations, will begin reopening in July 2025, six months later than initially planned due to construction delays. The first phase, starting July 9, features a revamped third-floor cosmetics section, hosting 47 luxury brands like Gucci and Prada, and expanding its area by 1.4 times to become one of Japan’s largest. The store aims for a 45% sales increase compared to pre-renovation levels. Subsequent phases include a partial opening of the basement food floor in September and the reopening of floors 2–6 in November, with the entire building (B2 to 8F) expected to fully reopen after January 2026. Following its 2023 sale to a U.S. investment fund and the acquisition of its land and building by Yodobashi Holdings, the department store’s total floor space has been significantly reduced by nearly half.
