Establishing and Developing the Eyelash Care Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 17 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1Eyelash Care Business Turns Loss-Making in the Interim PeriodAnnual report
「As a result of these measures, for the current interim consolidated accounting period, net sales were ¥73 million, down 0.1% year on year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥3 million, compared with segment profit of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Wellness business reported almost flat net sales year on year, while earnings shifted from segment profit of ¥7 million to a loss of ¥3 million. Initiatives to improve store operating efficiency and develop human resources are continuing. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these measures, for the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥145 million, down 9.7% from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥5 million in the previous fiscal year. Profitability improved year on year, resulting in a return to profitability.」
Although the Wellness business reported lower sales, it returned to profitability, from an operating loss of ¥5 million to operating profit of ¥5 million, through stabilizing its staffing structure, strengthening training and education functions, and improving store operating efficiency. - FY2025Lower sales, narrower loss, expected return to profitabilityAnnual report
「In this business, the Company reduced 1 unprofitable store in the previous consolidated fiscal year while strengthening overseas product sales, seeking to achieve a balanced income and expenditure structure at a business scale suited to the current operating environment. As a result, net sales were ¥161 million, down 9.9% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥5 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥21 million in the previous fiscal year. Efforts to reduce expenses, including salon personnel costs, narrowed the loss by ¥15 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
As a result of reducing unprofitable stores, strengthening overseas product sales, and reducing personnel costs, net sales declined but the operating loss narrowed from ¥21 million to ¥5 million. - FY2025-H1Lower sales, narrower loss, target of returning to profitabilityAnnual report
「Following the reduction in the number of stores implemented in the previous consolidated fiscal year, the Company has established an optimal store network for the current operating environment and aims to return to profitability during the current fiscal year by strengthening its strategy for expanding product sales. As a result, net sales were ¥82 million, down 12.4% year on year. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥4 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year, an improvement of ¥3 million year on year.」
As a result of reducing the number of stores, expanding product sales, and reducing personnel and other expenses, net sales declined but the operating loss narrowed from ¥7 million to ¥4 million. The target of returning to profitability during the current fiscal year remains in place. - FY2025-Q1Lower sales, wider loss, target of returning to profitabilityAnnual report
「In this business, the Company reduced the number of unprofitable stores by 1 during the previous fiscal year while strengthening overseas sales of products, seeking to achieve a balanced income and expenditure structure at a business scale suited to the current operating environment. As a result, net sales were ¥42 million, down 16.3% year on year, and the sales mix was 43.9%, compared with 96.2% in the same period of the previous year. Despite efforts to reduce expenses, including salon personnel costs, the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥4 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥2 million in the same period of the previous year, widening by ¥1 million year on year. The Company aims to return to profitability during the current fiscal year.」
Although the Company reduced 1 unprofitable store, strengthened overseas product sales, and reduced personnel costs, net sales fell 16.3% year on year and the operating loss widened to ¥4 million. The target of returning to profitability during the current fiscal year remains in place. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In 2023, as the impact of COVID-19 had largely subsided and sales and customer numbers at each salon had stabilized, the Company continued to close unprofitable stores and reduce expenses. In addition, the start of overseas sales of products brought segment earnings close to breakeven.」
The Eyelash Care business narrowed its operating loss from ¥54 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥21 million through the closure of unprofitable stores, expense reductions, and the start of overseas product sales, bringing segment earnings close to breakeven. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The 3 stores currently in operation generated 110% of the previous year's sales. In particular, the Yurakucho Marui store grew substantially to 126% of the previous year's level. However, because 3 stores were closed in the previous fiscal year and the number of stores has declined, total salon sales were 86% of the previous year's level.」
The 3 operating stores reached 110% of the previous year's level and the Yurakucho Marui store reached 126%, while total salon sales were 86% of the previous year's level following the closure of 3 stores in the previous fiscal year. Strong performance at existing stores and lower overall sales continued to coexist. - FY2024-Q2Strong existing stores, lower overall salesAnnual report
「The 3 stores currently in operation generated 120% of the previous year's sales. In particular, the Yurakucho Marui store grew substantially to 150% of the previous year's level. However, because 3 stores were closed in the previous fiscal year and the number of stores has declined, total salon sales were 82% of the previous year's level.」
The 3 operating stores reached 120% of the previous year's level and the Yurakucho Marui store reached 150%, while total salon sales were 82% of the previous year's level following the closure of 3 stores in the previous fiscal year, showing strong performance at individual stores alongside lower overall sales. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥51 million, down 14.5% year on year. However, expense reductions, including lower salon personnel costs, brought the segment loss (operating loss) to ¥2 million, an improvement of ¥11 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥14 million.」
Although the Eyelash Care business reported lower sales, the operating loss narrowed from ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥2 million through reductions in personnel costs and other measures. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the salon business, net sales declined due to the closure of 3 stores during the current consolidated fiscal year: the Takadanobaba, Minatomirai, and Kitasenju stores. However, through measures including a discount strategy and initiatives to improve repeat rates, sales at existing stores reached 131% of the previous year's level.」
In the Eyelash Care business, 3 stores were closed, while sales at existing stores reached 131% of the previous year's level. Specific results from operating existing stores after the business reorganization were reported. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, the Company continued to reduce expenses, including personnel costs, following the closure of unprofitable stores before the second quarter. The reduced number of stores resulted in fewer customers and lower net sales than in the same period of the previous year, but measures to direct customers from closed stores to existing stores succeeded in moving a certain number of customers to the existing stores. As a result, net sales were ¥159 million, down 3.2% year on year, and the sales mix was 85.2%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥47 million, an improvement of ¥47 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥95 million.」
Although the reduction in the number of stores led to lower sales, the operating loss narrowed from ¥95 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥47 million through the closure of unprofitable stores, expense reductions, and the direction of customers from closed stores to existing stores. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the number of stores was reduced, the Company was able to minimize the decline in sales and customer visits by directing customers from closed stores to existing stores. As a result, net sales were ¥113 million, up 1.3% year on year, and the sales mix was 95.4%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥32 million, an improvement of ¥40 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥73 million.」
In the Eyelash Care business, the Company closed 3 unprofitable stores and directed their customers to existing stores. As a result, net sales increased 1.3% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥73 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥32 million. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「With the end of store closures and other measures related to the spread of COVID-19 last year, all stores were able to operate from the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. Although the unprofitable Nakano store was closed in the previous fiscal year, the other stores have recovered sufficiently to cover the sales previously generated by the closed store. For products, the Company held exhibitions as it did last year and extended the period of simultaneous sales through its online site, resulting in sales of approximately 110% of the previous year's level. As a result, net sales were ¥60 million, down 0.1% year on year. In addition, expense reductions, including lower salon personnel costs, resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥14 million, an improvement of ¥22 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥37 million.」
The Company resumed operations at all stores, offset sales lost from the closure of an unprofitable store through existing stores, and achieved product sales of approximately 110% of the previous year's level. The segment loss narrowed from ¥37 million to ¥14 million through reductions in personnel costs and other expenses, indicating improved business performance from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥224 million, down 0.4% year on year, and the sales mix was 87.4%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥110 million, a decline of ¥2 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥108 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported almost flat net sales, down 0.4% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥108 million to ¥110 million. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥164 million, down 0.7% year on year, and the sales mix was 83.6%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥95 million, a decline of ¥11 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥83 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥164 million, down 0.7% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥83 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥95 million. Although new customer acquisition increased, short-term sales and earnings deteriorated. - FY2022-Q2Revenue growth and widening lossesAnnual report
「In this business, sales and customer numbers were showing signs of recovery during the second quarter as the third state of emergency ended. However, the fourth state of emergency was declared following a sharp increase in new infections, and sales fell sharply in August. As a result, net sales were ¥111 million, up 6.6% year on year, and the sales mix was 78.3%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥73 million, a decline of ¥13 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥59 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥111 million, up 6.6% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥73 million, with the loss widening from ¥59 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, the increase in salon sales offset the decline in product sales, resulting in net sales of ¥60 million, up 26.7% year on year. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥37 million, a decline of ¥7 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥29 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥60 million, up 26.7% year on year, while the segment operating loss was ¥37 million, with the loss widening from ¥29 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥225 million, down 43.2% year on year, and the sales mix was 88.3%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥108 million, a decline of ¥87 million from the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥20 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported full-year net sales of ¥225 million, down 43.2% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥108 million, with the loss widening from the ¥20 million operating loss in the previous year. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥165 million, down 45.7% year on year, and the sales mix was 89.6%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥83 million, a decline of ¥58 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥25 million.」
The cumulative third-quarter results for the Eyelash Care business included net sales of ¥165 million, down 45.7% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥83 million, with the loss widening from the ¥25 million operating loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥104 million, down 50.8% year on year, and the sales mix was 90.8%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥59 million, a decline of ¥41 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded an operating loss of ¥18 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥104 million, down 50.8% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥59 million, with both the decline in sales and the loss widening from the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In this business, the COVID-19 pandemic led department stores where the Company operated to close in response to requests for voluntary suspension of operations, reducing the number of operating days by 62% year on year. Sales of products also declined because many domestic and overseas business customers had voluntarily suspended operations. As a result, net sales were ¥47 million, down 58.5% year on year, and the sales mix was 87.8%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥29 million, a decline of ¥40 million, or 365.0% year on year, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
In the Eyelash Care business, the number of operating days fell 62% year on year due to department store closures and customers voluntarily suspending operations. Net sales were ¥47 million, down 58.5% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥29 million, indicating a further deterioration in performance from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥396 million, down 19.6% year on year, and the sales mix was 70.9%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥20 million, a decline of ¥81 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded operating profit of ¥60 million.」
For the full year, the Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥396 million and a sales mix of 70.9%, while deteriorating from operating profit of ¥60 million in the previous year to an operating loss of ¥20 million. Protests in Hong Kong, employee departures, and the impact of COVID-19 were cited as factors behind the decline in sales. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In this business, employee departures reduced the operating capacity of salon locations, while lower sales of products resulted in lower net sales than in the same period of the previous year. In addition, the Company increased media exposure and participation in trade shows, mainly for its own cosmetics and health foods, and implemented measures to raise awareness and expand sales channels, resulting in higher selling, general and administrative expenses for these initiatives. As a result, net sales were ¥304 million, down 19.7% year on year, and the sales mix was 67.9%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥25 million, a decline of ¥74 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the Company recorded operating profit of ¥49 million.」
The Eyelash Care business reported lower sales due to reduced operating capacity following employee departures and lower product sales, while higher selling, general and administrative expenses also contributed to a deterioration from operating profit of ¥49 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥25 million. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In this business, employee departures reduced the operating capacity of salon locations, while lower sales of products also resulted in lower net sales than in the same period of the previous year.」
The Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥213 million, down 21.3% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥18 million, due to lower operating capacity at stores following employee departures and lower product sales. Business performance deteriorated from segment profit of ¥41 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, employee departures reduced the operating capacity of salon locations, resulting in missed bookings during the extended holiday period and lower net sales than in the same period of the previous year. In addition, the Company increased media exposure and participation in trade shows, mainly for its own cosmetics and health foods, and implemented measures to raise awareness and expand sales channels, resulting in higher selling, general and administrative expenses for these initiatives. As a result, net sales were ¥114 million, down 21.4% year on year, and the sales mix was 72.1%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥11 million, a decline of ¥10 million, or 49.3% year on year, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The first-quarter results for the Eyelash Care business included net sales of ¥114 million, a sales mix of 72.1%, and segment profit of ¥11 million. Measures to expand sales channels through media exposure and trade-show participation for the Company's own cosmetics and health foods also began, while employee departures reduced operating capacity and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in lower sales and profit. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥492 million, down 28.1% year on year, and the sales mix was 68.8%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥60 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2 million in the previous year.」
For the full year after the sale of Plurecil, the Eyelash Care business reported net sales of ¥492 million, a sales mix of 68.8%, and segment profit of ¥60 million, returning to profitability from the previous year's operating loss. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥379 million, down 28.8% year on year, and the sales mix was 62.1%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥49 million, an improvement of ¥43 million, or 699.1% year on year, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The cumulative third-quarter results for the Eyelash Care business included net sales of ¥379 million, a sales mix of 62.1%, and segment profit of ¥49 million, representing a 699.1% year-on-year increase in profit. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, during the first quarter of the fiscal year, as part of the restructuring of the Group's business portfolio, the Company sold its interest in its former Hong Kong subsidiary, Plurecil Holdings Limited, removing it from the scope of consolidation, while also reviewing its personnel systems and product suppliers, reducing expenses, and working to provide higher-quality eyelash extension services. As a result, net sales were ¥270 million, down 25.8% year on year, and the sales mix was 59.7%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥41 million, an improvement of ¥34 million, or 503.0% year on year, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The cumulative second-quarter results for the Eyelash Care business after the sale of Plurecil included continued reviews of personnel systems and suppliers, expense reductions, net sales of ¥270 million, a sales mix of 59.7%, and segment profit of ¥41 million, representing a 503.0% year-on-year increase in profit. - FY2019-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In this business, as part of the restructuring of the Group's business portfolio, the Company sold its former Hong Kong subsidiary, Plurecil Holdings Limited, removing it from the scope of consolidation, while also reviewing its personnel systems and product suppliers, reducing expenses, and working to provide higher-quality eyelash extension services. As a result, net sales were ¥145 million, down 24.9% year on year, and the sales mix was 57.5%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥21 million, an improvement of ¥10 million, or 97.4% year on year, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Following the portfolio restructuring involving the sale of the Hong Kong subsidiary, the Eyelash Care business has focused on rebuilding its domestic operations. Results included net sales of ¥145 million, a sales mix of 57.5%, and segment profit of ¥21 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Eyelash Care business, the Company focused on providing information through social media, including Instagram and blogs, and worked to attract new customers and retain existing customers. However, net sales were ¥685 million, down 7.9% year on year, and the sales mix was 63.3%. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥2 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥92 million in the previous year.」
Net sales of ¥685 million, a sales mix of 63.3%, and an operating loss of ¥2 million were reported, with the loss narrowing from the previous year's ¥92 million operating loss. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, we focused on providing information through social media, including Instagram and blogs, and worked to attract new customers and retain existing customers. Revenue was ¥533 million, down 4.3% year on year, accounting for 60.9% of total revenue. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥6 million, an improvement of ¥16 million from the same quarter of the previous year, which recorded an operating loss of ¥10 million.」
For the cumulative third-quarter results of the Eyelash Care business, net sales of ¥533 million, a sales mix of 60.9%, and segment profit of ¥6 million were reported. This represents a ¥16 million improvement from the ¥10 million operating loss in the same period of the previous year, indicating tangible progress in both business scale and profitability. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, reviewing product suppliers lowered the cost ratio, while reducing expenses increased operating profit. Revenue was ¥365 million, down 4.0% year on year, accounting for 55.9% of total revenue. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥6 million, an improvement of ¥14 million from the same quarter of the previous year, which recorded a segment loss of ¥7 million.」
The eyelash care business recorded revenue of ¥365 million, accounting for 55.9% of total revenue, and operating profit of ¥6 million, turning profitable from a ¥7 million loss in the same period of the previous year. The report indicates concrete progress in profitability through a lower cost ratio and expense reductions. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, we reviewed our personnel systems and product suppliers, reduced expenses, and continued to work toward providing higher-quality eyelash extension services. As a result, revenue was ¥193 million, down 4.8% year on year, accounting for 46.8% of total revenue. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥11 million, an increase of ¥3 million, or 45.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The eyelash care business recorded first-quarter revenue of ¥193 million, a 46.8% share of total revenue, segment profit of ¥11 million, and a 45.0% year-on-year increase, indicating concrete progress in profitability. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥744 million, up 229.4% year on year, and accounted for 14.9% of total revenue.」
Revenue in the eyelash care business was ¥744 million, up 229.4% year on year, and its share of total revenue expanded to 14.9%. Meanwhile, the segment loss was ¥92 million. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this business, we focused on providing information through social media, including Instagram and blogs, and worked to attract new customers and retain existing customers. Revenue was ¥557 million, accounting for 13.4% of total revenue. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥10 million.」
The measures of attracting new customers and retaining existing customers through social media are described, along with revenue of ¥557 million, a 13.4% share of total revenue, and an operating loss of ¥10 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the eyelash care business, we actively implemented a support discount campaign for people aged 25 and under and expanded and enhanced the eyelash extension lineup, working to improve customer acquisition. Revenue was ¥380 million, accounting for 11.9% of total revenue.」
The newly established business expanded its operations, including a new store in Hong Kong, and recorded revenue of ¥380 million, accounting for 11.9% of total revenue for the cumulative second quarter. At the same time, an operating loss was recorded. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The Eyelash Care business was newly established in the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year, so no year-on-year comparison is provided.」
The business is positioned as newly established in the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The current quarter’s disclosure focuses on improving quality, skills and services.