<P> In 2014, the company announced plans to open stores specifically designed for elderly consumers . The first such store is expected to open in February 2015, in Kawaguchi . </P> <P> In September 2014, Lawson announced it would acquire Japanese chain Seijo Ishii Co for around $503 million from Marunouchi Capital . </P> <P> In October 2016, Lawson announced that they are setting up a company together with The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ which would, after receiving the appropriate license from the Japanese Financial Services Agency, allow them to offer cash withdrawal, deposit and transfer services, over and above the ATM services that they already provide . </P> <P> With the establishment of "Lawson USA Hawaii, Inc ." Lawson returned to the U.S. market, with two locations in Honolulu opening on July 7, 2012 . One of the stores is in the Sheraton Waikiki, while the other is in the Moana Hotel . </P>

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