Strengthening Direct Sales Through E-Commerce Channels
First written in FY2022-Q3. 10 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
46 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「OZA SODA ranked first in the water and soft-drink category of the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2025 (the award has been received for 5 consecutive years), while our directly operated stores also received various awards on different marketplaces, steadily increasing their recognition.」
OZA SODA ranked first in Rakuten’s annual ranking for the fifth consecutive year, while Saisui, Saicha and AQUA FIT were listed as products sold exclusively through e-commerce. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C (※) model.」
The company’s ongoing efforts toward an EC/D2C model continue to be described, but no new sales results or specific milestones are presented. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group sells core products for e-commerce, including strong carbonated water “OZA SODA※1,” mineral water “彩水” and green tea “彩茶,” on Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, Yahoo! Shopping and Qoo10, among others. In this environment, “ZAO SODA” ranked first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, while our directly operated stores received various awards on the respective marketplaces, steadily raising brand awareness.」
“ZAO SODA” ranked first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, and the company’s directly operated stores received awards on various marketplaces. The change in the product name to “OZA SODA,” along with the continuation of e-commerce sales and efforts to raise awareness, was stated. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C (※) model.」
The initiative involving an EC/D2C model has been reiterated, but no new sales results or specific milestones are presented. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to changes in purchasing behavior, including consumers’ shift to e-commerce, meaning an increase in the proportion using e-commerce as a place to shop, we will continue developing a D2C* model by introducing products from ニットービバレッジ株式会社 to various e-commerce stores and expanding services on our own website.」
“ZAO SODA” ranked first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2023 for the third consecutive year, and the company’s directly operated store received the top award in its category at the Rakuten Shop of the Year 2023. The introduction of ニットービバレッジ products to e-commerce and expansion of the company’s own website have also been made concrete. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to maximize synergies with ニットービバレッジ株式会社, which became a subsidiary, and to develop an EC/D2C (※1) model.」
The initiative to conduct direct sales through an EC/D2C model has been reiterated, but no new sales results or specific milestones are presented. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C (※1) model.」
The initiative to conduct direct sales through an EC/D2C model has been reiterated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group sells its core e-commerce products, strong carbonated water “ZAO SODA,” mineral water “彩水” and green tea “彩茶,” on Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, Yahoo! Shopping and Qoo10, among others. Among these products, “ZAO SODA” has rapidly gained market penetration, ranking first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2022.」
Green tea “彩茶” was added to the products sold exclusively through e-commerce, and Yahoo! Shopping and other platforms were listed as sales outlets. ZAO SODA ranked first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2022. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C* model.」
The initiative to sell directly to consumers through an EC/D2C model has been reiterated. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C* model.」
The initiative to conduct direct sales through an EC/D2C model has been reiterated. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We worked to develop an EC/D2C* model.」
The policy of developing e-commerce sales as an EC/D2C model, including direct sales to consumers, has been reiterated. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We sell our core e-commerce products, strong carbonated water “ZAO SODA” and mineral water “彩水,” on Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, PayPay Mall and Qoo10. Among these products, “ZAO SODA” has rapidly gained market penetration, ranking first overall and first in the water and soft drinks category in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2021.」
E-commerce sales outlets expanded to multiple platforms, and “ZAO SODA” ranked first overall and in other categories in the Rakuten Annual Ranking 2021. The company also presented initiatives for a D2C model, including a subscription service on its own website. - FY2022-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening direct sales through e-commerce channels and taking other measures」
E-commerce channels are cited as a specific means of expanding sales.