A-Co-op East Japan app introduces "T" smartphone service

2022.07.29 Press Releases
A-Coop Higashinihon Co., Ltd. / T Point Japan Co., Ltd.

―MOBILE T-CARD, T-CARD coupons, etc.―

A-Co-op East Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Tatsuo Munemura; hereinafter referred to as "A-Co-op East Japan"), a JA Zennoh Group company that operates food supermarkets and other businesses in the Kanto and Tohoku areas, and T Point Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Keita Sugiura; hereinafter referred to as "T Point Japan") will begin offering the "A-Co-op East Japan App," which incorporates "T" smartphone services such as the "Mobile T-CARD," from Monday, August 1st.

The JA Zennoh Group launched the T-POINT service at A-Co-op Kinki stores in July 2019 and at A-Co-op Kanto stores in April 2020. We have been offering convenient and advantageous shopping experiences through our advantageous T-POINT campaigns and "T-MONEY," an electronic money service that can be used by loading cash onto T-CARDs/Mobile T-CARDs, which was launched in May 2021.

In order to provide a more convenient service centered on smartphones, we have recently revamped the "A-Co-op East Japan App" and introduced the "T" smartphone service. In addition to the traditional favorite store registration, sale information, and event information, we have also added the "Mobile T-CARD" with one tap, "T-CARD Coupons" discount coupon information, and flyer information exclusive to A-Co-op East Japan.

In addition, this fall, the app will also offer a service that allows users to earn and use T-POINT at A-Co-op East Japan's "Net Supermarket."

<Overview of the "A-Co-op East Japan App">
■ Participating stores: "A-Co-op East Japan" stores
■ Compatible devices: iPhone/Android
■ Price: Free

■Main features:
(1) Mobile T-CARD (collect and use T-POINT and make payments with T-MONEY)
(2) T Stamp Rally (collect T-POINT or stamps by purchasing specific products)
(3) T-CARD Coupons (Distributing coupons that allow you to earn T-POINT)
(4) Flyer search
(5) Recommended recipes
(6) Campaign information
(7) Access to the official website

A-Co-op East Japan and T Point Japan will strengthen their smartphone-based service development and aim to create services with high customer value by utilizing DX (digital transformation) through data and technology. Additionally, we will utilize the T-POINT database to manage store operations, such as product lineups and sales floor layouts, and work on new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) to offer a more enjoyable and convenient shopping experience.

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A-Co-op East Japan app introduces "T" smartphone service

Inquiries regarding this matter
A-Co-op East Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer
TEL: 045-800-0801

T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer
TEL: 03-6800-4464