Takashimaya Co., Ltd. engages in the business of department store chains carrying a wide array of products, ranging from wedding dresses and other apparel to electronics and flatware. It operates through the following segments: Department Stores, Contract & Design, Real Estate, Finance, and Others. The Department Stores segment deals with retail sale of clothing, accessories, home furnishing, and food items. The Contract & Design segment plans and executes furnishings of houses and shops. The Real Estate segment manages properties and operates shopping malls. The Finance segment handles credit card services and leasing businesses. The Others segment includes mail-order shopping, and apparel manufacturing, processing, & wholesale businesses. The company was founded by Shinshichi Iida on January 10, 1831 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.