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Uni-President’s Logistic Sub-conglomerate is headed by President Chain Store Corporation and comprised of other affiliated subsidiaries. Its business territory spans Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam and Canada. While adequately integrating the subsidiaries of retail, logistics and recreational service companies within the group, rapidly expanding its business territory and replicating UPEC’s successful experiences, the Logistic Sub-conglomerate is fully dedicated to improve the quality of consumers’ lives and bring joy to the society.
 
Semeur De Pain
Initiated in 1992, Uni-President’s Semeur De Pain is representative of Taiwan’s professional, modern European bakery. Semeur De Pain offers freshly baked bread, cakes, exquisite pastries and assorted confectionary in gift boxes throughout the day, to offer comprehensive product combination for consumers.
   
President Drugstore Business Corp. (COSMED)
Established in 1995, COSMED is a franchise drugstore for drugs, cosmetics and daily commodities to cater to consumers’ needs for health and beauty with professional services. The name of COSMED in Chinese literally means, “Health is Beauty”, which is also the central concept behind the franchise’s initiation. COSMED wishes to help consumers to attain a healthier and more beautiful life. By the end of 2006, there were 210 COSMED stores across Taiwan.
   
Mech-President Corp.
Mech-Persident Corp. was established in 1996 and its services include the design, installation and maintenance of elevators, parking equipment and vehicle washers. Under UPEC’s strategies for diversified management, Mech-President Corp. became UPEC’s first subsidiary to venture into the market for petroleum products in 1998 and established the Smile Gas Station. Smile Gas Station is a modern gas station franchise dedicated to quality service and reliable petroleum products under UPEC’s management philosophy of “three-good” and “one-fairness”.
   
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Coffee Company was jointly founded by Starbucks Coffee International, UPEC and President Chain Store Corporation in 1998. Starbucks Coffee Company has been opening Starbucks Coffee stores around Taiwan. Starbucks Coffee Company strives to acquire and roast high quality coffee beans from around the world and is actively involved in the screening and training of promising talents in Taiwan. Starbucks franchise stores are known for their unique design concepts that become consumers’ “third place”, apart from their home and work place, for them to leisurely enjoy coffee.
   
President Transnet Corp.
In October 1999, UPEC signed a technical collaboration contract with Yamato Transport Co. to import its excellent “Black Cat Takyubin” delivery services to Taiwan. Not surprisingly, President Transnet Corp.’s delivery service has become Taiwanese consumers’ first choice among similar services offered by competitors. Apart from over 17,000 service locations, President Transnet Corp. has successfully constructed a closely-knit transportation network by integrating with President Collect Services and other diversified services, such as online ordering and the direct delivery of goods from manufacturing locations.
   
President Collect Services
President Collect Services provides the option for vendors to offer “payment upon delivery” services. By integrating with the outstanding delivery services from President Transnet Corp., President Collect Services provides a variety of value-added services for vendors, including shipping, delivery, payment collection and payment transfer. These services save consumers the hassle of transferring payments at the bank and eliminate the potential risks of online purchases with credit cards. Offering consumers the convenience to shop in the comfort of their own home increases their willingness to use these services again in the future. As for vendors and retailers, President Collect Services offers the advantage of secure and punctual shipping at any time to simplify transaction processes and facilitate the growth of shipping rate and sales.
   
Mister Donuts

Mister Donuts is the first attempt by UPEC’s logistic sub-conglomerate to venture into the donut market. By introducing the Japanese number one donut franchise in Taiwan, we hope to create and bring a brand new food culture to provide consumers with a pleasant and comfortable experience. Mister Donuts insist on principles such as making all products on premise and offering only the freshest products in a variety of different flavors. Customers may also choose from a wide selection of freshly made donuts even before closing time.

   
Muji (Taiwan) Co.
Muji (Taiwan) Co. was established in 2004. The company is jointly funded by UPEC, President Chain Store Corporation, Ryohin Keikaku Co.,Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation. Muji promotes a simple, natural and quality lifestyle and insists on using carefully selected materials for all products. The company believes in simple production processes and non-elaborate packaging for its quality products to satisfy consumers’ needs in their daily lives.
   
BEING spa
The company is involved in the management of health recreational services with two major lines of business: BEING spa is primarily responsible for establishing spa services in five star hotels and managing international spa franchises. BEING sport focuses on managing health clubs to offer professional fitness trainings. It is involved in biochemical technology and SPA related treatment programs supplemented with special equipment.
   
Yellow-Hat
Yellow-Hat is jointly funded by President Chain Store Corporation, Yellow Hat Ltd. and Itochu Corporation in the hopes of becoming a “7-Eleven for automobile accessories and related products”. Yellow-Hat provides a clean and comfortable shopping space with a comprehensive selection of goods available for consumers in Taiwan.
   
21st Century Fast Casual Restaurant

21st Century Fast Casual Restaurant is a western-styled fast food franchise founded in 1995. The restaurant mainly serves exotic foods such as differently flavored roasted chicken, fried chicken, hamburgers, and French fries and other special side dishes. 21St Century Fast Casual Restaurant is committed to providing great tasting food with fast services so consumers may enjoy a delicious healthy and well-balanced diet.

   
Cold Stone Creamery
After obtaining licenses from Cold Stone Creamery, UPEC solely funded an ice cream parlor under the same name at the end of 2006 to bring premium grade ice cream for consumers in Taiwan. Cold Stone Creamery is an expert in ice cream and well known for creating a jovial store atmosphere. Consumers can indulge in countless unique combinations of delicious ice cream at Cold Stone stores and enjoy the ultimate ice cream experience. The first Cold Stone franchise store in Taiwan was opened on April 30th, 2007 at New York New York Shopping Center in Taipei.
   
PLAZA

PLAZA is the place of origin for joy and fashion that features the latest carefully selected products from all over the world that are bound to surprise the consumers. We have fulfilled the “PLAZA lifestyle proposal” to deliver new discoveries and delights. PLAZA will become the one-stop shopping center to offer consumers endless surprises with avant-garde fashion products that lead the trends in fashion.

   
Uni-President Department Store Corp

President Hankyu Department Store is located inside the Dream Mall in Kaohsiung. The store opened on May 12th, 2007 and occupies a retail area of approximately 9000 ping (29700m2). President Hankyu Department Store runs from the first basement floor to the fifth floor, with different themes designed for each floor. Store placements are according to their fashion relevance, knowledge and progress. In addition, Uni-President Department Store Corp has exclusively imported famous brand names from Europe and Japan. Hankyu Department Store’s concepts of aesthetic lifestyle are faithfully brought to Taiwan and lift the Taiwanese departmental store sector to a new age.

   
Retail Support International
Since its establishment in 1990, Retail Support International has constructed its “Smartest Logistic Services” for dedicated logistic services. By introducing the latest technology and equipment, Retail Support International received ISO9001 certification in 2002. Everyone at Retail Support International pursues the goal of “Total participation in quality management in the pursuit of excellent services”.
 
Uni-President Cold Chain Corporation
Initiated in 1999, Uni-President Cold Chain Corporation’s founding mission was “To assist UPEC in the development of its low-temperature logistic business through the integration of low-temperature logistic supply chains”. Since then, the company has experienced various changes and growth while cultivating and championing its philosophies of “Insist on quality and consolidate our expertise”. Uni-President Cold Chain Corporation is committed to develop services of “high quality and efficiency at a low cost”. To better serve our customers, we at Uni-President Cold Chain Corporation firmly believe that “the value of Uni-President Cold Chain Corporation’s existence lies in earning customers’ trust and confidence”.
   
Retail Support Transportation Co.
Retail Support Transportation Co. was founded by its mother company Retail Support International by transferring 100% of its shares to investment. Its main missions include ensuring the proper management and improvement of overall transportation service quality. It is also in charge of managing the quality of hired drivers. By ensuring adequate work allocation for personnel based on logistic systems, Retail Support Transportation Co. creates a good management system for transportation services to increase the quality of goods transportation and delivery.
   
Wisdom Distribution Service Corporation
Wisdom Distribution Service Corporation was founded in 1999 to handle the transportation and delivery of printed products offered at 7-Eleven stores across Taiwan. The company is responsible for the daily, rapid and timely delivery services to all distribution channel locations (including the offshore islands). Wisdom Distribution Service Corporation has the capacity to provide processing and packaging services for transported goods with a central logistic center. It has accumulated rich experiences in commercial logistic services and the Know-How for professional delivery. With a profound understanding of operation models at the upstream industry (publication sector), the company is a role model for other businesses in the printed product logistic industry.
   
President Musashino Co.

President Musashino Co. was a joint venture between President Chain Store Corporation, Musashino Inc. and Asia Frozen Food Corp. UPEC entered a technical collaboration with Musashino Inc. to utilize the Japanese company’s production technologies and Know-How for President Musashino Co. Operations officially began in May, 2000. President Musashino Co. vigilantly seeks fresh and safe materials in its production and will continue to develop quality products in the future.

   
Books.com.tw

Established in 1995, Books.com.tw is now the biggest online bookstore in Taiwan, offering over 1 million books in Simplified/Traditional Chinese/foreign languages, magazines, multimedia product and other innovative merchandize. With a comprehensive product database and professional customer services, Books.com.tw has served approximately 1.7 million readers by providing products related to culture and entertainment. Books.com.tw offers consumers the experience to enjoy quality life and convenient shopping services and has become consumers’ most trusted brand name for cultural products. In addition, Books.com.tw is also the largest online platform for the sales of CDs and DVDs in Taiwan and consumers may also purchase tickets to art events, concerts, movies, exhibition and seminars at Books.com.tw.

   
President Pharmaceutical Company

Following UPEC’s philosophies of “three-good” and “one-fairness”, President Pharmaceutical Company is UPEC’s first attempt to tap the pharmaceutical product market in Taiwan. President Pharmaceutical Company is committed to offering consumers quality health and cosmetic products that bring “health and beauty” to satisfy customers needs. Moreover, President Pharmaceutical Company also strives to create value-added services that exceed customers’ expectations to ensure maximum competitiveness.

   
Duskin Taiwan

Duskin Taiwan was jointly funded by Duskin Corporation and President Chain Store Corporation in 1995. The company was UPEC’s attempt to introduce Japan’s successful experience in environmental cleaning to Taiwan so as to offer consumers the fastest and most effective daily cleaning methods. Duskin Taiwan currently offers leases for all its cleaning tools/equipment such as dust-removal mop, dust-removal rag, floor mats, water purifier and dust collector. In addition, Duskin Taiwan has also recently introduced laundry services for retail store uniforms. With their environmental protection principles, Duskin Taiwan reduces the generation of waste and prevents the wasting of resources.

   
Unimall

Initiated in 1995, Unimall is currently the largest mail-order company with a membership scheme. It possesses a consumer group with the highest purchasing power in Taiwan. Current Unimall catalog products include apparel (for women, men and children along with accessories, beauty therapy products, undergarments and so forth), daily commodities (such as household products, recreational products, digital electronics and etc) to create a shopping space of unlimited convenience for consumers. Unimall provides information on lifestyle and fashion to satisfy customers’ diversified shopping needs.

   
President Organic Shop

With a profound understanding of the demands for organic products from the consumers and distribution channels, President Organic Shop will utilize UPEC’s abundant resources in R&D, manufacturing and distribution to provide consumers with organic vegetables/fruits that are safe, healthy and delicious along with information on relevant products and organic health knowledge.

   
President Information Corp.

President Information Corp. was established with the intention of creating the fundamental infrastructure of information and communication for UPEC. At present, President Information Corp. mostly serves President Chain Store Corporation and its affiliates and offers a variety of services such as the development and maintenance of systems for EOS related to B2B transactions, logistics and delivery, point of sale (POS) intelligence, finance and accounting for rear service administration support, human resource management and so forth. President Information Corp. is truly an IT expert in the retail distribution industry.

   
Capital Management Consultant Company

Capital Management Consultant Company was found in 1998 and boasts several strengths. It has over a decade of experience from the President Chain Store Corporation’s product management and talent cultivation and accumulated 20 years of practical experience in inventory checking and training from 7-Eleven stores across Taiwan. Capital Management Consultant Company believes in professional, honest and innovative management philosophies in providing operational and management consultation services for retailers. Its main line of businesses includes store operation techniques, distribution management consultation, education and training, inventory checking, fixed asset checking and professional auditing.

   
BankPro E-Service Technology Co., Ltd.

BankPro E-Service Technology Co., Ltd. is specialized in providing corporate E-commerce software and related services. The company provides corporations and banks with E-commerce application software and services. Their objectives are improving the overall standard of E-commerce services in Taiwan through means of strategic alliances or resource sharing to prepare businesses for the trend of electronic corporate management in the near future.

   
Uni-Presidnet Yi-Lan Art & Culture Corp.

Uni-Presidnet Yi-Lan Art & Culture Corp. was jointly founded by President Chain Store Corporation and Lan-Yang Cultural and Educational Foundation in 2004. By integrating UPEC’s various resources and through powerful marketing activities, Uni-Presidnet Yi-Lan Art & Culture Corp. seeks to create more value for the art and cultural industries to assist the ongoing development and passing down of traditional art while improving the overall cultural standard in Taiwan.

   
Uni-Resort

Back when President Development Corporation was established in 1994, it created a series of resort recreational services with a membership scheme under the brand name of “President Club Health”. In 2006, President Club Health was changed to “Uni-Resort” to enhance brand identification and officially entered the Taiwanese holiday travel market. By providing thoughtful services, creative and exciting activities, healthy and delicious meal arrangements, comfortable lodging and well-planned management, Uni-Resort became the preferred choice for families and friends looking for venues for vacation, traveling or recreation.
Presently, Uni-Resort is the only operated resort company in Taiwan to have multiple locations scattered throughout Taiwan in close proximity with scenic spots. Every Uni-Resort has its own theme and features:
Hsinchu: Uni-Resort Mawudu – Conference center hotel
Taichung: Uni-Resort Ku-Kuan – Hot spring SPA hotel
Kaohsiung: Uni-Resort Hsitzuwan – Business hotel with great ocean views
Pingtung: Uni-Resort Kenting – Fun water park by the seaside
Apart from offering tour services of different themes, Uni-Resort also provides special tour and travel packages. These include full arrangements for meals, accommodation and recreational activities for those seeking to get closer to nature, enjoy their experience a little more, or add a little more romance and energy to their trips. At Uni-Resort, we love to offer a little more of everything for our customers.

   
Shanghai Coffee Company
Shanghai Coffee Company opened the first Starbucks Coffee franchise store in Shanghai in 2000. Starbucks’ professional image as an exquisite coffee store and its concepts of the “third space” began a new trend of coffee recreational culture in Shanghai. After successfully establishing stores in Hangzhou and Kunshan, Mainland Chinese consumers can also enjoy Starbucks’ fragrant coffee and quality services in Nanjing, Suzhou and Ningpo.
   
Sichuan Unimart

Sichuan Unimart was established in April of 2005. Its mainline of operation involves the management of wholesale stores and supermarkets. Its wholesale stores are simply known as “Unimart” among the local consumers. In November 2005, Sichuan Unimart successfully opened one store in Nanchong City and another in Suining City in April, 2006. Both stores quickly became the most popular wholesale retail stores in the area. Sichuan Unimart inherited UPEC’s fine traditions and adopted the core philosophy of “High quality at an affordable price in a comfortable shopping environment” as its operational goal. In addition to offering a wide variety of products including vegetables/fruits, food products, home appliances, apparel, textiles and so forth, a food court has been built around the supermarket to provide consumers with delicious meals. Consumers can enjoy a comfortable environment and thoughtful services as they shopping.

   
Tong Jie Corp., Ltd.

Bonjour Supermarket (Beijing) is a subsidiary under Tong Jie Corp., Ltd. established in 2003. The first Bonjour Supermarket was opened in Beijing in 2004. The supermarket’s mainline of business is to serve consumers residing in surrounding communities in the area by offering a variety of daily necessities and fresh food products. The sales of fresh food products constitute approximately 30%~40% of Bonjour Supermarket’s total revenue and each supermarket occupies an average retail space between 3,000 ~ 4,000 m2.
The demands for a quality shopping environment for daily commodity products in Beijing have grown along with income levels, and chain supermarkets dedicated to serving communities will become an important trend for the retail industry in Beijing.

   
Semeur De Pain (Wuhan)

Established on October 1st, 2004, Semeur De Pain is a professional bakery store that offers made-on-premise bread for consumers to enjoy at the seats provided in store or to go. By utilizing UPEC’s capabilities in technological development and production, Semeur De Pain seeks to provide customers with products and services of the highest quality in order to meet their demands.

   
Shenzhen President Cosmed Corp
Jointly established in 2004 by President Chain Store Corporation and Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc., COSMED is a professional drugstore chain offering pharmaceutical products, cosmetic products and daily commodities. Insisting on its principles of “Life of health, beauty and enjoyment”, COSMED caters to consumers’ needs for quality pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. After three years of growth, COSMED’s product structure has gradually achieved perfection with personnel showing substantial increase in their professional proficiencies. As such, COSMED has won consumers’ recognition for its professional services. As COSMED stabilized its development in the Shenzhen market, it has also been activity expanding its operations to other regions and established outlets in Guangzhou in 2007.
   
Shandong President Silver Plaza Co.
Established in July 2005, Shandong President Silver Plaza Co. is a joint venture between President Chain Store Corporation and Shandong Silver Plaza Co. Shandong President Silver Plaza is defined as a chain supermarket and offers consumers fresh food products. The market offers a variety of products including food products, beverages, fresh and prepared food, daily commodities and office supplies. Shandong President Silver Plaza Co. believes in its management philosophies of “Offering consumers a comprehensive line up of fresh and high quality products with friendly services at a comfortable environment” and is determined to become the region’s best chain supermarket. Shandong President Silver Plaza Co. shall strive to create a safe and comfortable shopping environment for consumers in order to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities.
   
Shanghai Cold Stone Creamery

Shanghai Cold Stone Creamery was founded exclusively by President Chain Store Corporation. President Chain Store Corporation obtained the licensing rights for China and opened the first Cold Stone Creamery store in China in July, 2007. Cold Stone Creamery is known for its freshly made ice cream/toppings in numerous combinations and a jovial store atmosphere and Shanghai Cold Stone Creamery aims to create a brand new and unique ice cream experience for ice cream aficionados in China. Cold Stone Creamery is committed to offer a “10-minute vacation” ice cream experience to customers, to quench their yearning for great tasting ice cream. 

“Cold Stone Creamery” is synonymous with exciting and fun ice cream experience.
   
Philippine Seven Corp.
Philippine Seven Corp. is the number one brand of convenience stores in Philippine. In 2004, Philippine Seven Corp. developed its exclusive POS system to enhance its sales intelligence and adjust its product structure to provide convenient and quality services/products for the consumers.
   
PCSC (Vietnam) Supermarket Co.
President Chain Store Corporation was the former “Hanoi Seiyu Supermarket” (established in 1999). PCSC took over the management of the supermarket officially in March 2005 and reopened the store one month after under the name of “Hanoi Unimart” in April. It is a joint collaboration between PCSC, Hanoi Foods Co. and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation. Hanoi Unimart is a superior supermarket in Hanoi that offers high quality, fresh and imported products from Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Apart from its retail business, PCSC (Vietnam) Supermarket Co. is also involved in other operations such as wholesales and import. The company is planning to establish its chain stores in Vietnam starting from 2007 and aims to become the number one chain supermarket in Hanoi.
   
T & T Supermarket
With a founding mission of offering a comfortable and familiar shopping environment that reminds Taiwanese immigrants in Canada of home, T & T Supermarket has become the number one chain supermarket of Asian food products.