Earnings improvement and the streamlining of unprofitable stores in the confectionery business
First written in FY2016. 14 of 37 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-11-11.
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- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥26,219.920 million, a decrease of ¥613.650 million, or 2.3%, from the same period of the previous year. However, operating profit was ¥2,673.355 million, an increase of ¥128.004 million, or 5.0%.」
Although confectionery revenue declined, operating profit increased 5.0% through product policies, product rationalization and efficiency improvements, improving profitability. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Due mainly to lower sales from stores closed in the previous fiscal year, total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥7,186.562 million, a decrease of ¥359.803 million, or 4.8%, from the same period of the previous year. The operating loss was ¥1,241.878 million, a deterioration of ¥7.938 million from the same period of the previous year.」
While advancing new products and quality improvements, the confectionery business saw revenue decline 4.8% due to the impact of stores closed in the previous fiscal year, and the operating loss also worsened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of these operating activities, total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥7,546.365 million, a decrease of ¥247.128 million, or 3.2%, from the same period of the previous year. However, the operating loss was ¥1,233.940 million, an improvement of ¥196.071 million from the same period of the previous year.」
Confectionery revenue declined, while the operating loss improved by ¥196.071 million from the same period of the previous year. The business remained in an operating loss position. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥27,496.939 million, an increase of ¥1,381.579 million, or 5.3%, from the same period of the previous year. Operating profit was ¥2,624.644 million, an increase of ¥820.281 million, or 45.5%.」
The company promoted casual gifts, everyday confectionery and year-round sales of steamed buns, resulting in higher confectionery revenue and a 45.5% increase in operating profit. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these operating activities, total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥18,674.744 million, an increase of ¥757.308 million, or 4.2%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥987.719 million, an increase of ¥382.874 million from the same period of the previous year.」
The company advanced new product launches, quality improvements, price revisions and sales promotions. Confectionery revenue increased 4.2%, and operating profit increased by ¥382.874 million. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of these operating activities, total revenue in the confectionery business was ¥7,793.492 million, an increase of ¥255.758 million, or 3.4%, from the same period of the previous year. However, the operating loss was ¥1,430.010 million, a deterioration of ¥29.048 million from the same period of the previous year.」
Confectionery revenue increased 3.4%, while the operating loss worsened by ¥29.048 million from the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥3,263,507 thousand, an increase of ¥197,342 thousand, or 6.4%, from the same period of the previous year, but the operating loss was ¥810,769 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥13,814 thousand from the same period.」
Confectionery revenue increased 6.4%, while the operating loss worsened by ¥13.814 million from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥26,115,360 thousand, an increase of ¥1,915,543 thousand, or 7.9%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥1,804,363 thousand, an increase of ¥369,425 thousand, or 25.7%.」
Through the expansion of casual gifts, personal-use confectionery and year-round sales of steamed buns, the confectionery business increased revenue by 7.9% and operating profit by 25.7%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥17,917,436 thousand, an increase of ¥1,658,105 thousand, or 10.2%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥604,845 thousand, an increase of ¥390,162 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 10.2%, and operating profit rose by ¥390,162 thousand from the same period of the previous year to ¥604,845 thousand. Profit improvement progressed further following the improvement trend through the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥7,537,734 thousand, an increase of ¥1,022,794 thousand, or 15.7%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥1,400,962 thousand, an improvement of ¥178,171 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 15.7% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss improved by ¥178,171 thousand. However, an operating loss remained. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥3,066,165 thousand, an increase of ¥428,895 thousand, or 16.3%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥796,954 thousand, an improvement of ¥161,586 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 16.3%, and the operating loss improved from the same period of the previous year. However, an operating loss remained. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥24,199,817 thousand, an increase of ¥1,643,316 thousand, or 7.3%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥1,434,938 thousand, an increase of ¥1,328,334 thousand, or 1,246.0%.」
Through product improvements, expanded sales of new brands and casual gifts, and the launch of new products for personal consumption, the confectionery business increased revenue and improved operating profit from ¥106,604 thousand in the previous year to ¥1,434,938 thousand. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥16,259,331 thousand, an increase of ¥658,229 thousand, or 4.2%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥214,683 thousand, an increase of ¥829,712 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 4.2%, and the business improved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥214,683 thousand. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥6,514,941 thousand, an increase of ¥480,014 thousand, or 8.0%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥1,579,133 thousand, an improvement of ¥650,041 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 8.0%, and the operating loss narrowed by ¥650,041 thousand from the same period of the previous year. However, the business still recorded an operating loss. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥2,637,270 thousand, an increase of ¥133,372 thousand, or 5.3%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥958,540 thousand, an improvement of ¥374,715 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 5.3% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss narrowed by ¥374,715 thousand. However, the business still recorded an operating loss. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥23,046,504 thousand, a decrease of ¥3,648,946 thousand, or 13.7%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥106,605 thousand, an increase of ¥48,382 thousand, or 83.1%.」
Although the confectionery business continued to experience lower revenue, operating profit increased 83.1% through the narrowing of unprofitable products, the reorganization of production lines and reductions in fixed costs. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥15,859,151 thousand, a decrease of ¥3,000,335 thousand, or 15.9%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥615,029 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥196,128 thousand from the same period.」
While the Company proceeded with product launches and the expansion of sales channels, revenue in the confectionery business declined 15.9%, and the operating loss widened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥6,115,921 thousand, a decrease of ¥2,298,478 thousand, or 27.3%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥2,229,174 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥572,183 thousand from the same period.」
While the Company proceeded with product improvements and the launch of new products, revenue in the confectionery business declined 27.3% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss widened. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥2,517,434 thousand, a decrease of ¥1,145,872 thousand, or 31.3%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥1,333,255 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥401,534 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business declined 31.3% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss widened to ¥1,333,255 thousand. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the operating measures described above, sales in the confectionery business did not grow due to the effects of insufficient sunshine in July during the summer selling season, the extreme heat in August and damage from a major typhoon. Sales of steamed buns were also significantly affected by the mild winter. As a result, revenue fell below the target, with revenue for the confectionery business as a whole of ¥26,695,450 thousand, a decrease of ¥2,782,017 thousand, or 9.4%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit of ¥58,223 thousand, a decrease of ¥1,420,697 thousand, or 96.1%.」
While the Company proceeded with new product launches and narrowed its range of unprofitable products, the confectionery business recorded a 9.4% decline in revenue and a 96.1% decline in operating profit, worsening the results of its earnings improvement efforts. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Despite the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥18,859,486 thousand, and the operating loss was ¥418,901 thousand.」
While the Company proceeded with product improvements and the launch of new products, the confectionery business recorded an operating loss for the cumulative third quarter. No comparative analysis against the same period of the previous year was conducted. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In gift confectionery products, we worked to increase the volume and improve the flavor of the ingredients in our flagship product, “Usuawase.” We also sold larger packs to commemorate its 30th anniversary. For “Anmacaron,” we increased the number of flavors and strengthened the product range. In addition, we renewed the packaging and worked to improve the quality of “Mooncake” and “Jiman Assortment,” among other efforts to strengthen our products.」
While the Company continued to improve products and launch new products, the confectionery business recorded revenue of ¥8,414,399 thousand and an operating loss of ¥1,656,990 thousand. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥3,663,307 thousand, and the operating loss was ¥931,720 thousand.」
The confectionery business continued to record an operating loss in the quarter. No comparative analysis against the same quarter of the previous year was conducted due to the transition to non-consolidated financial reporting. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥20,670,671 thousand, a decrease of ¥773,686 thousand, or 3.6%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥624,464 thousand, a decrease of ¥513,412 thousand from the same period.」
While the Company proceeded with the launch of new and improved products and the expansion of sales channels, the confectionery business recorded a 3.6% decline in revenue, and operating profit fell by ¥513,412 thousand from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥9,425,191 thousand, a decrease of ¥77,865 thousand, or 0.8%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥1,214,548 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥327,589 thousand from the same period.」
While the Company proceeded with the launch of new and improved products and the development of sales channels, the confectionery business recorded a 0.8% decline in revenue, and the operating loss worsened by ¥327,589 thousand from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥3,651,886 thousand, a decrease of ¥380,627 thousand, or 9.4%, from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥675,131 thousand, a decrease in profit of ¥192,058 thousand from the same period.」
While the Company proceeded with product improvements and the launch of new products, the confectionery business recorded a 9.4% decline in revenue, and its operating loss widened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥30,520,807 thousand, an increase of ¥673,750 thousand, or 2.3%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥2,242,435 thousand, a decrease of ¥359,050 thousand, or 13.8%.」
While the Company proceeded with the launch of new and improved products and the streamlining of unprofitable products and stores, the confectionery business posted higher revenue but operating profit declined 13.8%. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the operating activities described above, revenue for the confectionery business as a whole was ¥21,444,357 thousand, an increase of ¥841,951 thousand, or 4.1%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥1,137,876 thousand, a decrease of ¥119,867 thousand from the same period.」
Revenue in the confectionery business increased 4.1%, while operating profit declined by ¥119,867 thousand from the same period of the previous year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the confectionery business, as in the previous year, we launched new and improved products and worked to expand sales, while promoting the streamlining of slow-selling products and unprofitable stores to improve earnings.」
The Company proceeded with the streamlining of unprofitable products and stores and the launch of new and improved products. The confectionery business recorded revenue of ¥29,666,321 thousand and operating profit of ¥2,632,101 thousand, representing a 5.0% increase in profit from the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although we worked on the planned closure of unprofitable directly operated stores, operating profit was ¥1,285.574 million, a decrease of ¥137.895 million from the same period of the previous year.」
The Company continued to improve earnings through the planned closure of unprofitable directly operated stores, but operating profit in the confectionery business declined. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, we worked to improve profitability by closing unprofitable stores.」
The Company continues to improve profitability by closing unprofitable stores. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, as in the previous fiscal year, we promoted earnings improvement by closing unprofitable stores.」
The Company actively pursued earnings improvement by closing unprofitable stores. The launch of new and improved products was also reported. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the confectionery business, with “earnings improvement” in mind as in the previous year, we actively launched new and improved products while promoting the streamlining of slow-selling products and unprofitable stores.」
The Company reported earnings improvement in the confectionery business by combining new and improved products with the streamlining of unprofitable products and stores.