Higher Labor Costs Due to Labor Shortages
First written in FY2020-Q1. 4 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Kotobuki Spirits moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024, 4 years after the typical company in this theme (2020).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 36 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
25 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Increased selling, general and administrative expenses due to higher labor costs resulting from new store openings and higher wage levels, as well as increased temporary staffing costs resulting from intensified sales promotions」
Higher wage levels and new store openings have resulted in increased labor costs, which are an actual factor behind the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Increased labor costs due to higher wage levels」
Higher wage levels have resulted in increased labor costs, which are an actual factor behind the increase in costs. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Worsening labor shortage」
The worsening labor shortage continues to be cited as a concern for the operating environment. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Worsening labor shortage」
The worsening labor shortage continues to be identified as a risk to the operating environment. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the worsening labor shortage and further increases in raw material and energy prices」
The labor shortage is described as worsening and, together with further increases in raw material and energy prices, is identified as a concern for the future operating environment. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The business environment remained broadly challenging due to intensifying competition across industries and business formats, rising logistics costs, and rising labor costs resulting from labor shortages.」
Rising labor costs due to labor shortages continues to affect the business environment. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The business environment has remained generally challenging amid intensifying competition across industries and business formats, rising logistics costs, and rising labor costs due to labor shortages.」
Rising labor costs due to labor shortages continues to be cited as a factor contributing to the challenging business environment. - FY2020-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The business environment has remained generally challenging due to intensifying competition across industries and business formats, as well as rising labor costs caused by labor shortages.」
Rising labor costs due to labor shortages is described as a new factor contributing to the challenging business environment.