On June 1 2016, Co-op Sapporo began over the counter sale of cheap smart phone business with reduced usage charges.

Co-op Sapporo’s smartphone referred to as "Todokkusumaho" has no in-house facilities but rather uses NTT DoCoMo line to make calls and data communications and as result can provide service at a reduced price.

At the end of March 2016, the service recorded approximately 5.4 million users and at the same period of the previous year about 2.13 million lines (+65%) have been increased.

The charges plan depends on the user package of the phone which basically consists of three, Data communication only plan, Data communication only plan (With SMS function) and Voice calling plan (Data + call option). Co-op Sapporo has also started the supply of electric power to homes in Hokkaido.

Co-op Sapporo’s sub-subsidiary company “Todoku Electric Power” which focus on renewable energy and “EneCo-op” a subsidiary company which uses surplus energy from factory are the two companies responsible for the power supply.

Co-op Sapporo together with some consumer coops in Japan have entered the electricity market as new entrants.

With the anticipation of the increase in consumption tax in the near future, co-op member’s living is likely to be affected greatly. In order to reduce the stress of members living, Coop Sapporo has embarked on this businesses (sale of cheap mobile phone and the supply of electric power) besides the three core businesses, home delivery, store and mutual insurance).