Nippan, CCC to integrate Merchandise Fulfillment Unit
in response to retail complex needs
Promotion of one-stop logistics and consolidated invoicing

March 7, 2006 (Tokyo, Japan) Nippon Shuppan Hanbai, Inc. (“Nippan,” President:Naomasa Tsuruta) and Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (“CCC,” President:Muneaki Masuda) have reached a basic accord to integrate merchandise fulfillment operations by July that will offer one-stop fulfillment for TSUTAYA and general stores. Streamlined merchandise fulfillment will cut the costs of goods by integrating fulfillment for all product categories, including both rental and sell-thru DVDs and CDs, books, and magazines transacted by participating franchised retail locations.