TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Hanshin Department Store (漢神百貨) announced on Friday (March 6) a collaboration with Japanese supermarket brand LOPIA to launch the world's first LOPIA PREMIO store in Kaohsiung. The store is set to open in the third quarter of 2026 at its Kaohsiung boutique venue, aiming to introduce an innovative supermarket model to the Taiwanese market.
LOPIA captured the hearts of Taiwanese consumers with its high-quality products since entering the market. The LOPIA PREMIO brand, tailored specifically for Hanshin Department Store, targets high-end clientele with a unique design. Hanshin Department Store highlighted that LOPIA PREMIO will set a new benchmark for innovation in Taiwan's retail sector.
Mizumoto Hitoshi (水元均), LOPIA's general manager, explained that the term "PREMIO" signifies "superior quality," "special value," and "higher level" in Italian. To convey this prestige, the store's primary color scheme will shift from red to gold, enhancing its elegant ambiance.
The store will offer premium ingredients exceeding the standards of existing LOPIA outlets, allowing customers to enjoy world-class flavors without traveling abroad. Highlighted products will include top-tier fruits, premium fish sushi, wagyu beef, artisanal desserts, and selected wines.