Tokyo, September 5, 2025 — Hanshow, a global leader in digital retail solutions, announced that its Lumina Slim solution won the “BUSINESS Division – Popularity Award” at the 2025 Japan Drugstore Show (JDS), recognized by the organizer for excellence in design, performance, and customer appeal. Returning for its second consecutive year at JDS, held August 8–10 at Tokyo Big Sight, Hanshow showcased a comprehensive lineup of innovations tailored for Japan’s drugstore sector.

The recognition of Lumina Slim with the BUSINESS Division – Popularity Award highlights Hanshow’s ability to deliver innovation that resonates with the Japanese market. The award acknowledges not only the product’s elegant appearance and advanced display technology but also its contribution to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. By winning this honor, Hanshow further strengthens its reputation as a trusted partner helping Japan’s retailers meet the demands of a rapidly changing consumer landscape.

Smart Drugstores, Digital Future

Japan’s drugstores have become one of the country’s most competitive and service-oriented retail formats. Far beyond traditional pharmacies, they now act as one-stop destinations for healthcare, personal care, cosmetics, and daily-use goods.

This breadth of offerings makes them essential to everyday life, but it also creates operational complexity: frequent price changes, space constraints, high SKU density, and increasing consumer demand for real-time information and convenience. For retailers, this means balancing efficiency, cost, and shopper experience in an environment where competition is fierce and margins are tight.

Hanshow showcased integrated digital store innovations at JDS, designed to help Japanese drugstores tackle these challenges and move toward a more efficient, smarter, and greener Future Store:

• Store Optimization Solutions – Tailored to the high SKU density of drugstores, Hanshow’s ESLs clearly convey product specifications and promotional information, while instant price updates ensure timely promotions and reduce staff workload. Complementing this, Hanshow’s cleaning robots automate hygiene maintenance, further improving operational efficiency and allowing staff to focus on higher‑value tasks.
• In-store Marketing Solutions – Hanshow presented the complete Lumina series, including the award-winning Lumina Slim. Its ultra-thin design and high-definition, full-color screen integrate into crowded shelf spaces, turning every inch into a canvas for impactful promotions. For retailers, Lumina Slim enhances brand communication and draws shopper attention without disrupting store layouts.
• Shopping Experience Solutions – Integrating navigation, personalized recommendations, Al assistant, and loss prevention, the cart enhances the in-store experience with real-time product information.
• Green Energy Solutions – Hanshow’s energy management system helps retailers monitor and optimize electricity consumption for key store equipment such as lighting and refrigeration, enabling lower energy costs, improved operational efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions.

Recognition and Future Commitment

Looking forward, Hanshow is committed to building on this momentum and will continue to expand applications from drugstore-specific scenarios to full-category retail operations, scaling from single‑store digital upgrades to broader ecosystem collaborations. Hanshow will continue to align global best practices with local market needs, helping Japanese drugstore retailers enhance competitiveness, elevate customer experiences, and move confidently toward a smarter, greener future.