Rollout of New Formats and In-Shop Outlets and Renovation of Existing Stores

「To expand our sports apparel business, we proceeded with the opening of ABC-MART GRAND STAGE and ABC-MART SPORTS stores, mainly in large commercial facilities and shopping centers. During the interim consolidated accounting period, we strengthened the rollout of OSHMAN'S stores. In June, we opened the flagship store of the new OSHMAN'S RUN & FITNESS format, focused on running and fitness, in Kyoto. … At the end of the interim period, ABC-MART GRAND STAGE had 144 stores, ABC-MART SPORTS had 126 stores, OSHMAN'S had 26 stores including the new format, and stores combining multiple formats, including stores opened jointly with OSHMAN'S, totaled 170.」

「ABC-MART, which offers footwear tailored to different lifestyles and purposes for everyone from children to adults, and ABC-MART SPORTS, which incorporates sports items as fashion into everyday life for a more comfortable and active lifestyle, will open at Iias Okinawa Toyosaki from 18 September (Friday).」

「As of the end of the period, the number of "GRAND STAGE" stores had increased by 18 to 127, while the number of "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores had increased by 5 to 131. We opened 3 new "OSHMAN'S" stores, bringing the total to 21. At existing stores, we carried out 47 renovations, primarily expansions, including 27 expansion renovations and 19 format conversions. To attract a broad range of customer segments, the number of multi-format stores combining 2 or more banners reached 142.」

「For store openings, we continued rolling out "GRAND STAGE" and "ABC-MART SPORTS" to increase sales at large commercial facilities and shopping centers and expand our sports apparel offering. As a result, as of the end of the interim period, there were 118 "GRAND STAGE" stores and 128 "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores. We renovated 28 domestic existing stores, including 17 expansion renovations. We opened 15 multi-format stores combining 2 or more banners, primarily through renewals, bringing the total to 133.」

「To expand sales of products other than shoes, particularly sports apparel, we strengthened the rollout of "GRAND STAGE" and "ABC-MART SPORTS" while expanding selling space. ... As of the end of the period, there were 109 "GRAND STAGE" stores and 126 "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores. ... As of the end of the period, there were 124 multi-format stores.」

「At existing stores, we renovated 31 stores, including 19 expansion renovations, 25 format conversions and 26 conversions to multi-format stores combining 2 or more banners. As a result, there were 103 "GRANDSTAGE" stores, 120 "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores and 119 multi-format stores.」

「At existing stores, we strengthened the rollout of "GRAND STAGE" and "ABC-MART SPORTS," bringing the number of "GRAND STAGE" stores to 98 and "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores to 118. We renovated 24 existing stores, including 14 expansion renovations. We opened 20 multi-format stores combining 2 or more banners, primarily through renewals, bringing the total to 115.」

「During the quarter, we continued expanding our range of trend items and sports apparel and increased the number of "GRANDSTAGE" and "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores. We renovated 49 existing stores, primarily through expansions. As of the end of the quarter, there were 84 "GRANDSTAGE" stores and 103 "ABC-MART SPORTS" stores. For larger stores, we continued opening multi-format stores combining 2 or more banners to attract a broad range of customer segments. As a result, the number of multi-format stores reached 99. We continued opening joint stores combining "GRANDSTAGE" with the sports specialty retailer "OSHMAN'S," operated by a consolidated subsidiary, primarily in western Japan, bringing the total to 7.」

「As a result, we renovated 34 existing stores, including 22 expansion renovations and 24 conversions to multi-format stores. We closed 27 stores due to facility closures and to promote a scrap-and-build strategy. Accordingly, the number of domestic stores stood at 1,086 as of the end of the quarter. "GRANDSTAGE" had 78 stores, "ABC-MART SPORTS" had 99 stores, and multi-format stores numbered 91. The sports specialty retailer "OSHMAN'S," operated by consolidated subsidiary 株式会社オッシュマンズ・ジャパン, had 12 stores.」

「At existing stores, we actively pursued conversions to the urban flagship format "GRAND STAGE" and store expansions and renovations involving conversion to a multi-format store combining 2 or more banners. We renovated 27 existing stores, including expansion renovations and format conversions. Of these, 16 were expansion renovations and 17 were converted to multi-format stores. As of the end of the quarter, the number of multi-format stores stood at 88.」

「At existing stores, we renovated 53 stores, primarily through expansions, including 33 expansion renovations and 29 format conversions. We actively pursued the expansion of the urban flagship format "GRAND STAGE" and multi-format stores bringing together multiple banners, including "ABC-MART" and "ABC-MART SPORTS," at a single location. As a result, the number of "GRAND STAGE" stores stood at 67 at the end of the period, including multi-format stores, while the number of multi-format stores stood at 82.」

「At existing stores, we actively pursued conversions to the urban flagship format "GRAND STAGE" and store expansions and renovations involving conversion to a multi-format store combining 2 or more banners. During the cumulative period, we renovated 48 stores, bringing the total number of multi-format stores, including new stores, to 81 across 30 locations.」

「At existing stores, we actively proceeded with expansion renovations involving conversions to the urban flagship “GRAND STAGE” format and conversions to composite formats with 2 or more banners. During the six-month cumulative period, we renovated 28 stores and opened 18 composite-format stores, including new stores, bringing the total to 71.」

「During the quarter, we continued expanding the urban flagship “GRAND STAGE,” focusing on large commercial facilities in major cities. We opened “ABC-MART GRAND STAGE LaLaport Fukuoka” and 9 other stores, including renovated stores, bringing the number of “GRAND STAGE” stores to 56 at the end of the quarter. At existing stores, we proceeded with expansion renovations involving conversions to “GRAND STAGE” and “ABC-MART SPORTS,” composite formats combining these formats, and 2-banner and 3-banner stores. We renovated 23 stores during the quarter, including 17 expansions and 17 format changes. The number of composite-format stores reached 69 at the end of the quarter.」

「We opened 47 new stores, mainly in suburban shopping centers in regional areas. Due to closures following facility shutdowns and the promotion of our scrap-and-build strategy, the number of domestic stores at the end of the period was 1,053, including 26 domestic closures. At existing stores, we actively proceeded with expansion renovations, including conversions to the urban flagship formats “GRAND STAGE” and “ABC-MART SPORTS,” composite formats combining these formats, and conversions to 2-banner and 3-banner stores. We renovated 45 stores during the period, including 26 expansions and 32 format changes. As a result, at the end of the period there were 46 “GRAND STAGE” stores, 73 “ABC-MART SPORTS” stores and 55 composite-format stores.」

「At existing stores, we actively proceeded with expansion renovations involving conversions to “GRAND STAGE” and “ABC-MART SPORTS” and conversions to composite formats with 2 or more banners. During the nine-month cumulative period, we renovated 42 stores and opened 28 composite-format stores, including new stores, bringing the total to 52.」

「At existing stores, we actively proceeded with expansion renovations involving conversions to “GRAND STAGE” and “ABC-MART SPORTS” and conversions to composite formats with 2 or more banners. During the six-month cumulative period, we renovated 28 stores and opened 18 composite-format stores, including new stores, bringing the total to 45.」

「We opened 16 stores, mainly in suburban shopping centers in regional areas, bringing the number of domestic stores to 1,042 at the end of the quarter, including 6 closures. During the quarter, we opened “ABC-MART Grand Stage Nagoya Sakae” and “ABC-MART Grand Stage Amu Plaza Kumamoto” to further expand the GRAND STAGE format. At existing stores, we actively proceeded with renovations involving expansions and conversions to composite formats with 2 or more banners. By rolling out combinations of different banners, including “ABC-MART,” “GRAND STAGE,” “ABC-MART SPORTS” and “Charlotte,” according to each location, we are working to attract new customers. During the quarter, we opened 11 composite-format stores, including new stores, bringing the total to 37.」

「For domestic store expansion, we opened 50 new stores in the Kanto, Kansai and Kyushu/Okinawa regions, mainly in suburban shopping centers. At existing stores, we renovated 35 stores, including expansions and relocations to prime locations, while continuing to renovate flagship stores in central urban areas.」

「During the quarter, we opened 17 stores, mainly in large shopping centers. In September, we opened the large flagship “ABC-MART GRAND STAGE LaLaport Aichi Togo.” During the cumulative period, we opened 50 stores and closed 20, bringing the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter to 1,046. At existing stores, we proceeded mainly with expansion renovations, including conversions to composite-format stores with multiple banners such as “GRAND STAGE,” “ABC-MART SPORTS” and “Charlotte.”」

「During the quarter, we opened 12 stores, mainly in large shopping centers. In June, we opened the urban flagship VANS STORE in Harajuku, Tokyo.」

「Although some openings were postponed, we opened 21 stores, mainly in large shopping centers and roadside locations. During the quarter, we continued opening new stores under various formats, including “GRAND STAGE,” “ABC-MART SPORTS,” “Charlotte” and “VANS STORE.”」

「During the fiscal year, we actively converted large flagship stores to the Grand Stage format, bringing the number of “ABC-MART Grand Stage” stores to 21 at the end of the period. We also proceeded with composite-format stores using 2 banners at locations with large sales floors. Composite-format stores operate under 2 banners, such as “ABC-MART” and “ABC-MART Grand Stage” or “ABC-MART” and “ABC-MART SPORTS,” at a single location. By colocating stores targeting different customer segments, we can improve cross-shopping by visitors, while centralized management of product inventory and sales staff enables more efficient store operations. We had opened 6 such stores by the end of the period.」

「We opened 21 stores during the quarter and 51 cumulatively, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 1,020, including 18 closures. At existing stores, we renovated 35 stores, including renovations involving renewals and expansions of large flagship stores in central urban areas and relocations to prime locations; 20 of these involved expansions. During the quarter, we renovated 3 stores involving format changes to “GRAND STAGE.” We also began opening composite-format stores operating under 2 trading names, such as “ABC-MART” and “GRAND STAGE” or “ABC-MART” and “ABC-MART SPORTS,” at a single location.」

「We opened 30 stores, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. During the quarter, we continued opening new stores under various formats, including “GRAND STAGE,” “ABC-MART SPORTS,” “Charlotte” and “ABC-MART MONO.”」

「We opened 23 stores, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. During the quarter, we continued opening new stores under various formats, including “GRAND STAGE,” “ABC-MART SPORTS,” “Charlotte” and “ABC-MART MONO.” As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 1,006, including 4 closures. At existing stores, we are proceeding with renovations, including the renewal and expansion of the large urban flagship “GRAND STAGE” and relocations to prime locations.」

「We opened 65 new stores during the fiscal year, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. Of these, 11 were opened under the new casual sports fashion format “ABC-MART SPORTS.” At existing stores, we continued renovating flagship stores in central urban areas and carried out 40 renovations, including format changes, expansions and relocations to prime locations.」

「We opened 26 new stores during the quarter and 63 cumulatively, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 991, including 11 closures. At existing stores, we continued renovating flagship stores in central urban areas, carrying out 35 renovations, including expansions and relocations to prime locations. During the quarter, we refreshed the Grand Stage format and reopened the ABC-MART Grandstage Ginza and ABC-MART Grandstage Harajuku stores. By incorporating digital-focused interiors and systems to support customer services, we aim to attract new customers.」

「We opened new stores mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers, opening 37 stores during the first half. Of these, 8 were opened under the new “ABC-MART SPORTS” format to capture athleisure demand. We will continue opening stores while pursuing the optimal merchandise mix to contribute to earnings. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 968, including 8 closures. At existing stores, we continued renovating flagship stores in central urban areas and renovated 24 stores during the first half, including expansions and relocations to prime locations.」

「We opened 27 stores, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. Of these, 5 were opened under the new “ABC-MART SPORTS” format to capture athleisure demand. We will continue opening stores while pursuing the optimal merchandise mix to contribute to earnings. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 964, including 2 closures. At existing stores, we continued renovating flagship stores in central urban areas and renovated 14 stores, including expansions and relocations to prime locations.」

「We opened 63 stores, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. During the fiscal year, we opened 7 stores under the new “ABC-MART SPORTS” format to capture athleisure demand. We will continue opening stores while pursuing the optimal merchandise mix to contribute to earnings. In addition, we actively pursued the scrap-and-build of existing stores, closing 30 stores, including closures due to commercial facility shutdowns, and renovating 47 stores, including 18 expansions and 11 format changes.」

「We opened 17 new stores during the quarter and 61 stores cumulatively, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 948, including 19 closures. We also renovated 45 existing stores, including 17 expansions and 11 format changes. During the quarter, we opened 7 stores under the new “ABC-MART SPORTS” format to capture demand for athleisure. “ACE SHOES STUDIO,” which had been opened as a trial format, is now operated under the ABC-MART SPORTS name. We will continue opening stores while seeking the optimal merchandise mix to contribute to earnings.」

「We opened new stores mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers, opening 44 stores during the first half. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 938, including 12 closures. At existing stores, we renovated 28 stores, including 11 expansions and 8 format changes.」

「We opened 36 stores during the quarter, mainly in well-located commercial facilities and shopping centers. To expand opportunities for store openings, we are proceeding with multiple openings under new formats other than ABC-MART within the same commercial facility. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 939, including 3 closures. At existing stores, we continued renovating large flagship stores and carried out renovations at 23 stores, including format changes, expansions and relocations to prime locations.」

「The group opened 69 stores in Japan, including numerous stores under the new formats “ACE Shoes,” “Charlotte,” “ACE Shoes Studio,” a sports fashion shop, and “ABC KIDS MART,” which focuses on children while also catering to mothers’ demand, in addition to the existing “ABC-MART” format. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the period was 906, including 12 closures. At existing stores, we carried out major renovations involving format changes, including converting existing flagship stores to the “Grand Stage” format, and expansions to strengthen large stores in urban areas.」

「In addition to the existing “ABC-MART” format, we continued opening numerous stores under the new formats “Charlotte” and “ACE Shoes,” opening 32 stores during the quarter and 65 stores including the first half. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 910, including 1 closure during the quarter. At existing stores, we actively carried out major renovations involving format changes, including converting existing flagship stores to the “Grand Stage” format, and expansions to strengthen large stores in urban areas. We also opened 7 “ABC KIDS MART” stores, including format conversions, a format focused on children while also catering to mothers’ demand.」

「In Japan, in addition to the existing “ABC-MART” format, we opened many new stores under the women’s format “Charlotte” and the shoe select store “ACE Shoes,” opening 33 stores during the first half. As a result, the number of domestic stores at the end of the quarter was 879, including 3 closures. We also renovated 18 existing stores, including 6 expansions and 7 format changes, including changes of business format and expansions.」

「Since last spring, we have actively opened stores under new formats, including the sneaker select store “ACE SHOES” (エース・シューズ), which is being rolled out in department stores and fashion buildings, and the new women’s format “Charlotte” (シャルロット). During the quarter, we opened 26 stores.」