Customer Testimonial
JR East Niigata City Create Inc.
Boosting visitor experience and operational efficiency
About CoCoLo NIIGATA

The facility features a wide range of shops, restaurants, and services, catering to diverse customer needs.
It includes various entertainment options and aims to attract visitors from a broad area.
The complex spans approximately 49,000 sqm, with a retail area of about 26,500 sqm.
To visualize customer traffic trends, the complex installed a customer counting system upon reopening in April 2024.
Challenge
◾JR East Niigata City Create Co., Ltd. operates CoCoLo Niigata, a large commercial facility directly connected to JR Niigata Station.
◾In 2024, the facility underwent a major renovation, expanding from around 90 stores to 170, with new stores making their debut in Niigata.
◾To optimize operations and understand customer behavior in this revamped space, they needed a reliable system to track foot traffic and monitor customer flow across the complex.
The Solution
◾To meet these needs, a people counting systems has been implemented to provide real-time data of visitor numbers and movement patterns throughout the facility, including vital areas such as entrances, exits, and key pathways.
◾The data helped identify high-traffic areas and offered insights into how visitors moved through the complex, enabling more informed operational decisions.
The Result
◾The data revealed several surprising insights, including higher-than-expected weekend foot traffic, with over 100,000 visitors per day on some weekends—much higher than initially anticipated.
◾The system also highlighted unexpected entry points and popular pathways, providing valuable information for operational adjustments and tenant support.
◾With this real-time data, CoCoLo Niigata has been able to better optimize its space, enhance customer experience, and continue to attract and manage large numbers of visitors effectively, reinforcing its role as a key commercial hub in the region.
Solutions by Industries
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People Counting Sensors for Shopping Malls
Understand foot traffic patterns to improve tenant placement, marketing strategies, and overall shopper satisfaction. Ideal for improving mall operational decisions.
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People Counting Sensors for Retail Stores
Gain insights into customer flow and store performance, optimize staffing and marketing efforts to increase sales and customer loyalty at retail chain stores.
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Visitors Counting Sensor for Museums
Monitor occupancy and usage trends to efficiently manage facilities and improve visitor services, ensuring a seamless stay for every visitor.
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People Counting Sensor for Hotels and Resorts
Monitor occupancy and usage trends to efficiently manage facilities and improve guest services, ensuring a seamless stay for every guest.
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People Counting Sensor for Office Buildings
Facilitate effective space management, HVAC and energy use, and ensure compliance with occupancy standards for a safer, more productive environment.
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Passenger Counting Sensor for Transport Sector
Understanding the traffic and usage trends of the bus or train stations are important to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers.
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Passenger Counting Sensor for Airport
Ensure smooth passenger flow, strengthen BCP and disaster preparedness, optimize resource allocation, and enhance the passenger experience.