| Albis | |
| Type: | Kabushiki kaisha |
| Foundation: | 1968-12-23 |
| Location: | Imizu, Toyama Prefecture, Japan |
| Area Served: | Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui Prefectures, Japan |
| Industry: | retail, wholesale supermarket |
| Revenue: | ¥65,846,000,000 |
is a retail and wholesale company headquartered in Imizu, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is listed on the second tier of the Nagoya Stock Exchange (code 7475). The name stands for "Active Leader with Best Information and Strategy".[1]
In June 1966, with the assistance of the, the Tulip Chain retailers' cooperative was formed. In December 1968, 10 managers of supermarkets within Toyama Prefecture came together to establish the and to set up the headquarters for the cooperative. The company subsequently changed its name to in August 1971.
Due to expansion, the company established an international headquarters as well as district headquarters in September 1977. The company again changed its name in July 1978 to, and then to in July 1985. The company then merged with Hokuriku Hotspar in November that same year.
The Albis retailers' cooperative was formed in April 1992 with the merger of the Hokuriku Super wholesale company and the Tulip Kōrigyō retail chain. The company is divided into two departments—retail and wholesale—and has expanded throughout Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui Prefectures. The company focus has been to champion the cause of the integrated supermarket, provide information on those working against small chain supermarkets, and offer proactive consulting services and support services.
Albis also has supermarkets under the names Tulip and Hi-Tomato.