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UNY
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Industry Supermarkets
Founded 1969 as UNY Co., Ltd.
2012 as UNY Group Holdings, Ltd.
Headquarters
Inazawa, Aichi
Area served
Japan, China, Hong Kong
Parent Pan Pacific International Holdings
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APiTA in Konan, Aichi Prefecture
Piago UNY Telford Plaza Store
Piago UNY in Telford Plaza, Hong Kong

UNY Co., Ltd. (ユニー株式会社, Yunī Kabushikigaisha) is a company that runs many supermarkets in Japan. Most of its stores are found in the Chūbu and Kantō region areas.

UNY also has stores outside Japan. You can find one in Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. This store is called APiTA. It is managed by Uny (HK) Co., Ltd. This Hong Kong branch is part of a larger real estate company. UNY's main office is in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

In June 2018, the UNY company in Hong Kong changed hands. It was bought by Henderson Investment Ltd. Its name then officially became “Unicorn Stores (HK) Ltd.” This made UNY an indirect part of that company.

UNY's Store Brands

UNY operates several well-known store brands. These brands help people find different types of products.

Main Store Brands

  • APiTA: These are large general merchandise stores. They sell many different items.
  • Circle K Sunkus: This was a chain of convenience stores.
  • Piago: These are supermarkets that focus on food and daily necessities.

Where You Can Find UNY Stores

Unicorn Stores (HK) Ltd. runs several stores in Hong Kong. They have different types of shops.

Current Store Locations

  • APITA: You can find this large store in Tai Koo.
  • UNY: There are UNY stores in Lok Fu, Yuen Long, and Tseung Kwan O.
  • Guu San: This is a newer, special Japanese grocery store. It is located in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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