Expansion of operating areas along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area and higher distribution density
First written in FY2017. 3 of 5 entries say "Softened", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2023-Q3.
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- FY2023-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「However, as difficult conditions continue, the Company suspended publication in the unprofitable Saitama area in May 2023 and is working to improve the performance of the Chiiki Shimbun publishing business by reviewing staffing allocations in profitable areas and taking other measures.」
Against its policy of expanding publication areas in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the company will suspend operations in the unprofitable Saitama area in May 2023 and concentrate on areas with higher growth and profitability. - FY2023-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「From the perspective of selecting and concentrating on businesses, we have decided to suspend the newspaper publishing business in Saitama Prefecture.」
Although the company had pursued expansion of its operating areas in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it has stated a decision to suspend its newspaper publishing business in Saitama Prefecture, indicating a reduction in its expansion policy for the region. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「The Group will continue to focus primarily on the aforementioned advertising-related business, operate in 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures, and address the following challenges as it seeks to further expand its business operations.」
The company continues to pursue business operations in 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures and expansion of its business operations, but this filing does not mention the previously stated focus on expansion along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area or on increasing distribution density. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「As part of its medium- to long-term business development, the Group plans to expand its operating areas along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which comprises 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures, and to expand its publication areas (editions). In particular, it plans to increase area coverage (distribution density) in western Saitama Prefecture and the Tokyo suburban area, which are the operating areas of the subsidiary Shoppers.」
The company continues to pursue expansion along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area’s 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures, expansion of publication areas, and higher distribution density in western Saitama Prefecture and the Tokyo suburban area for Shoppers. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「As part of its medium- to long-term business development, the Group plans to expand its operating areas along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which comprises 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures, and to expand its publication areas (editions). In particular, it plans to increase area coverage (distribution density) in western Saitama Prefecture and the Tokyo suburban area, which are the operating areas of the subsidiary Shoppers.」
For medium- to long-term business development, the company has for the first time explicitly stated its goals of expanding along National Route 16 in the Tokyo metropolitan area’s 1 metropolis and 4 prefectures, expanding publication areas, and increasing distribution density in western Saitama Prefecture and the Tokyo suburban area for Shoppers.