Reducing Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Through Self-Checkout Systems, LED Lighting and Other Measures
First written in FY2017-Q2. 9 of 19 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-28.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-28AdvancedRevision to earnings forecasts
「利益につきましては、セミセルフレジ導入により人件費が抑制された他、夏場の電力使用量の減少や電力会社との契約の見直し等により水道光熱費が減少し販管費が抑制されたため、営業利益、経常利益は、概ね計画通りとなりました。」
セミセルフレジの導入と電力会社との契約見直し等により、人件費・水道光熱費を抑制した具体的な効果を記載している。 - FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「As described in “2. Business Conditions, 1. Management Policy, Business Environment and Issues to Be Addressed,” our Group will strengthen store openings primarily in dominant areas to reinforce its management foundation. To improve productivity, we will also promote measures to strengthen systems for more efficient store operations and work to optimize inventories, including a review of our logistics structure.」
We continue to pursue productivity improvements through stronger systems for store operations, a review of our logistics structure and inventory optimization. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「To improve productivity, we will promote measures to strengthen systems for more efficient store operations and work to optimize inventories, including a review of our logistics structure.」
We continue to pursue productivity improvements through stronger systems for store operations, a review of our logistics structure and inventory optimization. - FY2025-H1Disclosed pressure on profit from higher labor and utility costsAnnual report
「Although gross profit increased, operating income was ¥4,107 million, down 6.5% year on year, due to higher labor and utility costs, among other factors.」
It is stated that higher labor and utility costs, among other factors, weighed on operating income despite the increase in gross profit. - FY2025-Q1Disclosed lower labor costs and higher costs resulting from a review of operating plansAnnual report
「Although we worked to contain labor costs by reviewing operating plans, costs increased due to register modifications to accommodate new banknotes and higher utility costs, among other factors. As a result, operating income was ¥1,605 million, down 8.5% from the same period of the previous year.」
It is stated that labor costs were contained through a review of operating plans, while costs increased due to register modifications to accommodate new banknotes and higher utility costs. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, following the start of operations at the logistics center, we worked to control labor costs by improving operational efficiency. In addition, utility expenses were reduced due to lower electricity consumption resulting from the warm winter and the extension of measures to mitigate sharp changes in energy prices, among other factors, and selling, general and administrative expenses were below plan.」
In addition to improved operating efficiency and lower labor costs following the opening of the distribution center, utility costs were contained by the mild winter and measures to mitigate sharp increases, resulting in SG&A expenses coming in below plan. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the opening of the distribution center, we worked to contain labor costs by improving operating efficiency. We also participated in the power company's electricity conservation campaign and implemented energy-saving measures such as reducing the number of store lights in use. As a result of the resulting reduction in electricity consumption, SG&A expenses were below plan.」
In addition to improving operating efficiency and containing labor costs following the opening of the distribution center, we participated in the power company's electricity conservation campaign and implemented measures such as reducing the number of lights in use, resulting in SG&A expenses coming in below plan. - FY2023-Q3Added energy-saving measures to reduce electricity consumptionAnnual report
「To improve the efficiency of store operations, we promoted the introduction of self-checkout registers at the end of the previous fiscal year, worked to improve their utilization rates and reduce costs. In addition, stores implemented energy-saving measures such as reducing the number of lights in use, which reduced electricity consumption. However, utility costs increased due in part to higher fuel adjustment charges, and SG&A expenses consequently rose.」
In addition to improving the utilization rates of self-checkout registers and reducing costs, energy-saving measures such as reducing the number of lights in use were implemented. On the other hand, utility costs and SG&A expenses increased due to higher fuel adjustment charges. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To improve the efficiency of store operations, we promoted the introduction of self-checkout registers at the end of the previous fiscal year, worked to improve their utilization rates and reduced costs.」
Regarding the introduction of self-checkout registers promoted at the end of the previous fiscal year, we continue to work to improve utilization rates after installation and reduce costs. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As we promoted the introduction of self-checkout registers at the end of the previous fiscal year, we worked to improve their utilization rates and reduce costs.」
In addition to promoting the introduction of self-checkout registers, we are also working to improve their utilization rates after installation and continue to reduce costs. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We also worked to reduce costs by continuing to introduce self-checkout registers.」
We continue to reduce store operating costs through the introduction of self-checkout registers. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, our Group worked to improve convenience by renovating stores and extending operating hours in response to firm demand for preventive-care products, stronger demand for prepared-at-home meals and daily necessities, while also working to reduce costs through measures including the introduction of self-checkout registers.」
We continue to pursue cost reductions through measures including the introduction of self-checkout registers. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「On the other hand, operating income was ¥10,560 million, up 86.1% year on year, due in part to an increase in gross profit margin resulting from stronger demand for preventive-care products and lower SG&A expenses, including advertising expenses.」
The increase in gross profit margin resulting from stronger demand for preventive-care products and the reduction in SG&A expenses, including advertising expenses, are cited as factors driving higher profit. - FY2021-Q3Confirmed that SG&A expenses were contained through a review of promotional activitiesAnnual report
「SG&A expenses, including advertising expenses, were contained following a review of promotional activities, among other factors.」
The reduction in SG&A expenses, including advertising expenses, following a review of promotional activities is cited as a factor in the increase in cumulative profit for the current quarter. - FY2021-Q2Added reduced advertising expenses resulting from the suspension of promotional activitiesAnnual report
「SG&A expenses were contained due in part to lower advertising expenses resulting from the suspension of promotional activities.」
In addition to self-checkout registers, LED lighting and system-strengthening measures, reduced advertising expenses resulting from the suspension of promotional activities are cited as a factor containing SG&A expenses. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「To improve productivity, we will promote measures to strengthen systems for more efficient store operations and work to optimize inventories, including logistics.」
The description has shifted from explaining the effects of individual measures such as self-checkout registers and LED lighting to broader productivity initiatives, including measures to strengthen systems for more efficient store operations and inventory optimization. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Profit was supported by the continuing benefits of introducing self-checkout registers and LED lighting, as well as lower utility costs due to lower crude oil prices and other factors, resulting in operating income of ¥5,723 million, up 22.9% year on year.」
The benefits of self-checkout registers and LED lighting, together with lower utility costs, continue to be cited as factors reducing SG&A expenses and supporting full-year results. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Profit was supported by lower SG&A expenses, as the benefits of introducing self-checkout registers and LED lighting continued, while utility costs also declined due to lower crude oil prices and other factors.」
It is stated that the continuing benefits of self-checkout registers and LED lighting contributed to lower SG&A expenses. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Profit was supported by lower SG&A expenses, as the benefits of introducing self-checkout registers and LED lighting continued, while utility costs also declined due to lower crude oil prices and other factors.」
The introduction of self-checkout registers and LED lighting is described as a store operating measure contributing to lower SG&A expenses.