HIP Fund

株式会社HiP (HiP Inc.) is a Japanese company specializing in retail design and project management. The firm offers comprehensive services covering all aspects of retail store development, including consulting, design development, and project management. Their consulting services encompass prototype design standardization, running cost verification, and overseas procurement. In design, they focus on creating design concepts, interior design, and visual merchandising (VMD).

HiP Inc. acts as a third-party project manager, representing clients to oversee design companies, construction companies, and developers. They manage design, cost, and schedule with a focus on speed and efficiency, coordinating projects from initiation to completion. Their expertise extends to multi-store expansion and cost-reduction projects, leveraging their deep understanding of retail environments.

The company was established on September 5, 2007, and is led by representative directors Junji Minamino and Yuki Watanabe. Their team brings extensive experience from prominent apparel and fast-fashion companies, including World Co., Ltd. and Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (UNIQLO). This background includes managing numerous retail store design developments and multi-store expansion projects, ranging from urban to suburban locations, and various formats from street-level stores to department stores and building-integrated spaces, covering areas from 10 to over 1000 tsubo (approximately 33 to 3300 square meters).

HiP Inc. also possesses significant international experience, having been involved in store openings in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, and Hong Kong. Their international work includes selecting local designers and providing project management in each country. This diverse experience allows them to offer a wide range of services to clients across various retail sectors, including general merchandise, miscellaneous goods, and food retail.