International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of a chain of retail stores. The company employs 2,007 full-time employees The company went IPO on 2013-09-25. Its products are mainly sold under the brands of JHC, 123 by ELLA, City Life, Epo Gifts and Stationery, Happy Kitchen, Japan Home and JHCeshop. The firm is engaged in the sale of products such as home furnishing, fashion, personal care, food and household fast moving consumer goods. The firm operates its business through three business segments: The Retail segment, The Wholesale segment, The Franchise and Other segment.