Expanding Cosmetics Wholesale and Increasing Supply Capacity
First written in FY2016. 17 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026DroppedAnnual report
「ビービーラボラトリーズ subsequently ended its business operations on 31 March 2026.」
The policy of expanding cosmetics wholesale and increasing supply capacity through ビービーラボラトリーズ entered its termination phase when the company ended its business operations. - FY2026-H1Lower wholesale orders following decision to end the businessAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale segment revenue declined to ¥623 million, down 8.5% year on year, as orders from existing customers fell following the announcement of the policy to end business operations.」
Following the policy to end the operations of the cosmetics subsidiary, wholesale orders from existing customers declined, and wholesale revenue fell 8.5% year on year. The business remains in a contraction phase moving toward termination, after previously expanding wholesale operations. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「㈱ビービーラボラトリーズ plans to end its cosmetics business by 31 March 2026, while the cosmetics business involving placenta products will be conducted in Japan by fellow consolidated subsidiary 日本予防医薬㈱.」
The structure is shifting from expanding cosmetics wholesale and supply capacity to ending the operations of ビービーラボラトリーズ and transferring domestic placenta products to 日本予防医薬㈱. - FY2025-H1Direct transactions implemented; wholesale revenue down, profitability improvedAnnual report
「In addition, wholesale sales were ¥681 million, down 4.2% year on year. Although orders for direct transactions with 高浪控股股份有限公司, its capital and business alliance partner, which had been scheduled for the previous fiscal year, were placed during the current interim consolidated accounting period, the volume declined compared with the year-earlier period.」
Orders for direct transactions with the partner were placed, but wholesale segment revenue declined. The cosmetics business as a whole moved from an operating loss to operating profit, indicating divergent trends in wholesale scale and profitability. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥1,547 million, down 60.8% from the previous fiscal year, and an operating loss of ¥152 million, compared with operating profit of ¥657 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The cosmetics business reported a substantial decline in revenue, mainly due to the sharp drop in wholesale sales to China, and moved from operating profit in the previous fiscal year to an operating loss. - FY2024-Q3Lower wholesale revenue; cosmetics business remains loss-makingAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale segment revenue fell substantially to ¥883 million, down 73.3% year on year, as sales of products for the Chinese market were affected by factors including the intensification of the boycott of Japanese products following the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea, as well as intensified competition resulting from the rise of local domestic manufacturers. As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥982 million, down 71.2% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥177 million, compared with operating profit of ¥700 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The cosmetics business reported a substantial decline in revenue, mainly due to the sharp drop in wholesale sales to China, and remains in a state of having moved from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss. - FY2024-Q2Lower wholesale revenue; cosmetics business remains loss-makingAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale segment revenue fell substantially to ¥711 million, down 62.3% year on year, as sales of products for the Chinese market were affected by factors including the intensification of the boycott of Japanese products following the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea, as well as intensified competition resulting from the rise of local domestic manufacturers. As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥778 million, down 60.3% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥72 million, compared with operating profit of ¥398 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The cosmetics business reported a substantial decline in revenue, mainly due to a sharp drop in wholesale sales to China, and moved from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss. - FY2024-Q1Sharp wholesale decline; cosmetics business turned loss-makingAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥165 million, down 85.1% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥147 million, compared with operating profit of ¥282 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The cosmetics business reported a substantial decline in revenue, mainly due to a sharp drop in wholesale sales to China, and moved from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss. - FY2023Lower wholesale revenue and profit; wider declineAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥3,943 million, down 20.4% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit of ¥657 million, down 40.5%.」
The cosmetics business reported lower revenue and profit for the full fiscal year, mainly due to lower wholesale sales to China. The decline widened from the third-quarter level. - FY2023-Q3Continued declines in revenue and profit, with the magnitude of the declines narrowingAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥3,412 million, down 7.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥700 million, down 21.5%.」
The cosmetics business reported lower revenue and profit, mainly due to lower wholesale sales to China. Although the decline narrowed from the previous quarter, the contraction from the previous expansion trend continued. - FY2023-Q2Wider wholesale revenue decline; lower business profitAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business reported revenue of ¥1,960 million, down 26.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥398 million, down 39.6%.」
The cosmetics business reported lower revenue and profit, mainly due to lower wholesale sales to China, continuing the decline in revenue and profit seen in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q1Wholesale sales and profit declineAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥1,077 million, down 17.9% year on year, as sales of products for the Chinese market were affected by intensifying competition resulting from the rise of local domestic manufacturers, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,109 million, down 17.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥282 million, down 10.7%.」
The cosmetics business reported lower revenue and profit, mainly due to lower wholesale sales to China. Sales have contracted from the previous expansion trend centered on cross-border e-commerce in China. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥3,581 million, up 0.5% year on year. Sales of products for the Chinese market, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” had shown signs of slowing in the second half of the previous fiscal year, but regained momentum broadly in line with the year-earlier period during the cumulative third quarter, supported by steady shipments ahead of Alibaba Group’s major shopping event, “Tmall Double 11,” as well as growing sales during the event, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥3,702 million, up 0.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥892 million, up 11.6%.」
Momentum in wholesale sales for China recovered, and the cosmetics business as a whole exceeded the year-earlier period in both sales and operating profit. The results of wholesale expansion are taking concrete form in increased sales and profit. - FY2022-Q2Wholesale sales dip, but momentum recovers on event-related salesAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥2,592 million, down 8.8% year on year. Sales of products for the Chinese market, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” had shown signs of slowing in the second half of the previous fiscal year, but regained momentum broadly in line with the year-earlier period during the cumulative second quarter, supported by steady shipments ahead of Alibaba Group’s major shopping event, “Tmall Double 11,” as well as growing sales during the event, among other factors.」
Cosmetics wholesale sales fell 8.8% year on year, but sales momentum recovered due to shipments for the event and growth in event sales. The cosmetics business as a whole recorded sales of ¥2,677 million and operating profit of ¥659 million. - FY2022-Q1Wholesale sales edge down, but sales momentum recoversAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥1,313 million, down 1.5% year on year. Sales of products for the Chinese market, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” had shown signs of slowing in the second half of the previous fiscal year, but regained momentum broadly in line with the year-earlier period during the cumulative first quarter, supported by steady shipments ahead of Alibaba Group’s major shopping event, “Tmall Double 11,” among other factors.」
Cosmetics wholesale sales fell 1.5% year on year, but sales momentum recovered from the slowdown in the second half of the previous fiscal year on shipments for the event. The cosmetics business as a whole recorded sales of ¥1,350 million and operating profit of ¥316 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥3,691 million, up 8.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥799 million, up 7.8%.」
The cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥3,691 million and operating profit of ¥799 million, continuing to post increases in both sales and profit above the year-earlier period. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥2,843 million, up 32.9% year on year, as sales of products for the Chinese market, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” continued to increase, helped by the effects of the capital and business alliance concluded in February 2019 with the Chinese distribution company 杭州高浪控股有限公司. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥2,932 million, up 31.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥676 million, up 22.3%.」
Against a backdrop of expanded wholesale operations for China, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥2,932 million and operating profit of ¥676 million, with growth in sales and profit gaining momentum. - FY2021-Q1Sales and profit increased, but fell short of planAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥1,333 million, up 37.0% year on year. Sales of products for the Chinese market, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” continued to increase year on year, helped by the effects of the capital and business alliance concluded in February 2019 with the Chinese distribution company 杭州高浪控股有限公司, but progress fell short of plan due to restrained purchasing ahead of Alibaba Group’s major shopping event, “Tmall Double 11,” which was expected to attract more attention than in previous years, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,369 million, up 34.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥357 million, up 37.2%.」
Wholesale sales for China increased, and the cosmetics business as a whole recorded increases in both sales and operating profit. However, wholesale progress fell short of plan due to restrained purchasing ahead of the event, among other factors. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥4,772 million, up 82.2% from the previous fiscal year, as sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” generally continued to expand despite a temporary decline caused by the spread of COVID-19, helped by the effects of the capital and business alliance concluded in February 2019 with the Chinese distribution company 杭州高浪控股有限公司, among other factors.」
Expanded wholesale operations for cross-border e-commerce in China brought cosmetics business sales to ¥4,947 million, up 75.3% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit to ¥1,003 million, up 103.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥3,412 million, up 67.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥741 million, up 98.2%.」
The cosmetics business recorded substantial increases in both sales and operating profit against a backdrop of expanded wholesale operations for cross-border e-commerce in China. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥2,139 million, up 67.6% year on year, as sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” continued to expand, helped by the effects of the capital and business alliance concluded in February 2019 with the Chinese distribution company 杭州高浪控股有限公司, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥2,233 million, up 61.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥552 million, up 80.2%.」
Expanded sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China brought cosmetics business sales to ¥2,233 million and operating profit to ¥552 million, with growth in sales and profit gaining momentum. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥972 million, up 21.0% year on year, as sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China, centered on “Moist Cream Mask Pro.,” continued to expand. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,018 million, up 19.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥260 million, up 8.0%.」
The cosmetics business recorded increases in sales and operating profit against a backdrop of expanding sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China. The results of wholesale expansion are taking concrete form in sales and operating profit. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥2,821 million, up 69.1% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit of ¥494 million, up 58.3%.」
The cosmetics business achieved substantial increases in sales and operating profit for the full fiscal year, supported by large orders for products for cross-border e-commerce in China. The results of wholesale expansion and supply and sales development are taking concrete form in sales and operating profit. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥2,035 million, up 76.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥374 million, up 52.4%.」
Wholesale expansion, including large orders for cross-border e-commerce in China, brought cosmetics business sales to ¥2,035 million and operating profit to ¥374 million, with sales and profit continuing to increase. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,385 million, up 62.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥306 million, up 41.8%.」
The cosmetics business recorded increases in sales and operating profit driven by expanded sales through cross-border e-commerce channels in China. The results of wholesale expansion are taking concrete form in sales and operating profit. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥851 million, up 95.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥241 million, up 99.4%.」
The cosmetics business recorded substantial increases in sales and operating profit on large orders for sales through cross-border e-commerce channels in China, centered on “PH Massage Gel Pro.” and “Moist Cream Mask Pro.” - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,668 million, up 22.0% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit of ¥312 million, up 39.2%.」
Sales and operating profit for the cosmetics business increased, driven by the strong performance of “PH Massage Gel Pro.,” the spillover to sales of other products, and growth in sales for cross-border e-commerce in China. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥996 million, up 35.6% year on year, as sales of the hit product “PH Massage Gel Pro.” remained firm and its success also spread to other products, including “Moisture Cream Mask Pro.,” driving sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥1,152 million, up 24.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥245 million, up 180.2%.」
The strong performance of core products spread to other products, increasing wholesale sales, including sales for cross-border e-commerce in China. Sales and operating profit for the cosmetics business as a whole also increased substantially, quantifying the results of expanded supply capacity and wholesale operations. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥745 million, up 66.0% year on year, as sales of the hit product “PH Massage Gel Pro.” remained firm and its success also spread to other products, including “Moisture Cream Mask Pro.,” driving sales of products for cross-border e-commerce in China, among other factors. As a result, the cosmetics business recorded sales of ¥854 million, up 46.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥216 million, up 285.1%.」
The strong performance of “PH Massage Gel Pro.” spread to other products, increasing wholesale sales, including sales for cross-border e-commerce in China. Sales and operating profit for the cosmetics business as a whole also increased substantially. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Wholesale revenue was ¥380 million, up 34.9% year on year. Sales of products for China’s cross-border e-commerce market increased, as sales of the hit product “PHマッサージゲルPro.” remained strong and its success also spread to other products, including “モイスチャークリームマスクPro.”」
The strong performance of “PH Massage Gel Pro.” spread to other products, increasing wholesale sales, including sales through cross-border e-commerce channels in China. The cosmetics business as a whole recorded sales of ¥434 million and operating profit of ¥120 million. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, wholesale sales were ¥734 million, up 27.6% year on year, supported by the continued success of the wholesale-only facial massage gel “PH Massage Gel Pro.,” as in the previous fiscal year, as well as the effect of a new contract with a Vietnamese distributor.」
In addition to the success of “PH Massage Gel Pro.” and the new contract with a Vietnamese distributor, the effect of opening stores on major Chinese e-commerce sites emerged, and wholesale sales rose 27.6% year on year. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Wholesale revenue was ¥282 million, up 216.2% year on year. In addition to continued contributions from the hit wholesale-only facial massage gel “PHマッサージゲルPro.”, the increase also reflected the impact of a new contract with a Vietnamese distributor.」
Wholesale sales rose 216.2% year on year as the wholesale-only product continued to be a hit and a new contract was added with a Vietnamese distributor. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Sales growth accelerated after the wholesale-only facial massage gel PH Massage Gel Pro. became a hit and we worked to increase supply capacity.」
The Group is expanding overseas sales in Asia, inbound wholesale and supply capacity for wholesale-only products to offset the decline in mail-order sales.