Improving Sales and Earnings in the Tire and Wheel Business
First written in FY2016. 22 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
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- 2026-08-13OtherFinancial Results Presentation
「Revenue in the Tires and Wheels business increased 113.4% year on year, securing higher revenue, but profit declined due to growth investment and other factors.」
The Tires and Wheels business achieved higher revenue, while operating profit fell below the previous year because of growth investment and other factors. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Although demand for winter tires declined due to the mild winter and the company continued to make proactive investments for the future, it offset these factors through measures including stronger used-product procurement to secure profitability and the effect of higher sales, achieving higher sales and income for the full year for the fourth consecutive period.」
The decline in winter-tire demand caused by the mild winter was offset through stronger used-product procurement and other measures, resulting in higher sales and income in the tire and wheel business for the fourth consecutive period. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「For the full year, we achieved higher revenue and profit for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.」
The Tires and Wheels business achieved its fourth consecutive year of higher revenue and profit, supported by stronger overseas sales and used-product procurement. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of tires, wheels and custom parts benefited from changes in the product mix, with sales of summer tires and the company's own wheel designs in Japan and overseas performing well. As a result, segment net sales for the interim consolidated accounting period were ¥2,625 million, up 19.7% year on year, and operating income was ¥61 million, up 106.3% year on year.」
Sales increased 19.7% year on year and operating income increased 106.3%, driven by domestic and overseas sales of summer tires and the company's own wheel designs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of tire and wheel sets and in-house-planned wheels in Japan and overseas remained strong, supported by price revisions by wheel manufacturers. In addition, ample inventory secured through strong purchases from individuals increased used-product revenue and improved profit margins. As a result, segment revenue for the interim consolidated period was ¥2,194 million, up 13.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥29 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥6 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company advanced sales of tire and wheel sets, in-house-planned wheels in Japan and overseas, and ample procurement of used inventory. Revenue increased 13.1% year on year, and operating income turned from an operating loss in the previous year to a profit of ¥29 million. - FY2024-Q3Revenue Growth and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「Sales of tires, wheels and custom parts remained strong, particularly web sales of tires and sales of in-house-planned wheels. However, operating income decreased year on year as winter products performed poorly, among other factors. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,991 million, up 4.8% year on year, and operating income was ¥268 million, down 9.4%.」
Strong web sales of tires and in-house-planned wheels lifted revenue 4.8% year on year, while weak sales of winter products reduced operating income 9.4%, shifting the business to higher revenue but lower earnings. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of tires, wheels and custom parts remained strong, particularly web sales of summer tires. Sales of in-house-planned wheels also increased significantly, mainly in Japan. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,940 million, up 3.1% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥6 million, unchanged from the operating loss of ¥6 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company advanced web sales of summer tires and sales of in-house-planned wheels, resulting in a 3.1% year-on-year increase in revenue. The operating loss was unchanged from the previous year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of tires, wheels and custom parts remained strong, particularly tire sales through web channels. The number of in-house-planned wheels sold also increased significantly, mainly through exports. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated first quarter was ¥1,009 million, up 6.5% year on year, and operating income was ¥2 million, down 20.1% year on year.」
The company advanced web-focused tire sales and exports of in-house-planned wheels, resulting in a 6.5% year-on-year increase in revenue. Operating income, however, was ¥2 million, down 20.1% year on year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,833 million, up 10.3% year on year, and operating income was ¥245 million, up 66.7%.」
The company advanced call center operations, social media promotion, more efficient mail-order operations and new wheel sales, resulting in a 10.3% increase in full-year revenue and a 66.7% increase in operating income. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,807 million, up 11.3% year on year, and operating income was ¥296 million, up 70.8%.」
The company advanced sales of wheels and custom parts, call center operations, social media promotion, more efficient mail-order operations and new wheel sales. Revenue increased 11.3% year on year and operating income increased 70.8%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At 株式会社クラフト and 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, sales of wheels and custom parts remained steady. We also worked to strengthen customer service through the call center at 株式会社クラフト, enhance communications through social media and other channels, improve the efficiency of mail-order fulfillment operations at 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, and sell new wheels developed by 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,882 million, up 13.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥6 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥56 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company advanced sales of wheels and custom parts, call center operations, social media promotion, more efficient mail-order operations and new wheel sales. Revenue increased 13.8% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥56 million to ¥6 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We worked to strengthen customer service through the call center at 株式会社クラフト, enhance communications through social media and other channels, improve the efficiency of mail-order fulfillment operations at 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, and sell new wheels developed by 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated first quarter was ¥947 million, up 9.6% year on year, and operating income was ¥2 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥20 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company advanced call center operations, social media promotion, more efficient mail-order operations and new wheel sales, and the tire and wheel business moved from an operating loss in the previous year to operating income of ¥2 million. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At 株式会社クラフト and 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, sales of both used and new tires continued to recover. In particular, sales of winter tires remained strong from November onward, owing in part to inventory control and snowfall. We also continued to strengthen customer service through the call center at 株式会社クラフト, enhance communications through social media and other channels, and sell new wheels developed by 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,420 million, compared with ¥3,143 million in the same quarter of the previous year, and operating income was ¥173 million, up 37.0% year on year.」
The company advanced the recovery in used and new tire sales, winter tire sales, inventory control, call center operations, social media promotion and new wheel sales. Revenue was ¥3,420 million and operating income was ¥173 million, up 37.0% year on year, indicating continued improvement in business profitability. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At 株式会社クラフト and 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, sales of both used and new tires remained on a recovery trend. We also continued to strengthen customer service through the call center at 株式会社クラフト, enhance communications through social media and other channels, and sell new wheels developed by 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,654 million, compared with ¥1,491 million in the same quarter of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥56 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥80 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Sales of used and new tires entered a recovery trend, lifting revenue to ¥1,654 million and narrowing the operating loss from ¥80 million to ¥56 million. Call center operations, social media promotion and new wheel sales also continued. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At 株式会社クラフト and 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, sales of both used and new tires remained strong. We also continued to strengthen customer service through the call center at 株式会社クラフト, enhance communications through social media and other channels, and sell new wheels developed by 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated first quarter was ¥864 million, compared with ¥711 million in the same quarter of the previous year, and the operating loss was ¥20 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥33 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Strong sales of used and new tires, call center operations, social media promotion and new wheel sales lifted revenue to ¥864 million, while the operating loss narrowed to ¥20 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,046 million, up 14.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥39 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥128 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Stronger winter tire sales, call center operations, social media promotion, new wheel sales, and used tire and wheel sales increased full-year revenue 14.1%, and the business moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥39 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At 株式会社クラフト and 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, sales of winter tires remained strong. We also strengthened customer service by establishing a call center and worked to promote new wheels developed in-house through social media. At 株式会社オートパーツジャパン, we worked to strengthen sales of used tires and wheels through U-ICHIBAN. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,143 million, up 8.9% year on year, and operating income was ¥126 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥72 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company advanced winter tire sales, call center operations, social media promotion, promotion of in-house-developed wheels, and used tire and wheel sales. Revenue increased 8.9% year on year, and operating income turned from an operating loss in the previous year to a profit of ¥126 million. - FY2021-Q2Revenue declines and narrowing losses continueAnnual report
「In the tire and wheel business, we worked to promote new wheels developed in-house through social media and strengthen sales of used tires and wheels through U-ICHIBAN. However, revenue declined due to temporary store closures and reduced operating hours to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,491 million, down 3.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥80 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥139 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
While promoting new wheels through social media and strengthening used tire and wheel sales, revenue declined. The operating loss narrowed from ¥139 million in the previous year to ¥80 million. - FY2021-Q1Revenue decline and narrower lossAnnual report
「In the tire and wheel business, we worked to promote new wheels through social media and strengthen sales of used tires and wheels through U-ICHIBAN. However, temporary store closures and reduced operating hours to prevent the spread of COVID-19 resulted in a slight year-on-year decline in revenue. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated first quarter was ¥711 million, down 0.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥33 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥95 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
While promoting new wheels through social media and strengthening used-product sales, revenue fell 0.7% year on year. The operating loss, however, narrowed from ¥95 million to ¥33 million. - FY2020Full-year revenue and earnings declines continueAnnual report
「In the tire and wheel business, we worked to strengthen sales of used tires and wheels by opening 2 new U-ICHIBAN used-product specialty stores and converting 3 Craft stores to U-ICHIBAN. However, revenue and earnings decreased year on year, mainly because sales of new tires failed to grow.」
While opening 2 used-product specialty stores and converting 3 stores, sluggish sales of new tires resulted in a 21.4% year-on-year decline in full-year revenue and an operating loss of ¥128 million. - FY2020-Q3Lower revenue and profit continuedAnnual report
「In the tire and wheel business, we worked to strengthen sales of used tires and wheels by opening 2 new U-ICHIBAN used-product specialty stores and converting 3 Craft stores to U-ICHIBAN. However, revenue and earnings decreased year on year, mainly because sales of new tires failed to grow. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥2,886 million, down 21.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥72 million, compared with operating income of ¥145 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
While advancing the opening and conversion of used-product specialty stores, sluggish sales of new tires resulted in a 21.7% year-on-year decline in revenue and an operating loss of ¥72 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the tire and wheel business, we worked to strengthen sales of used tires and wheels by opening 2 new U-ICHIBAN used-product specialty stores and converting 3 Craft stores to U-ICHIBAN. However, revenue and earnings decreased year on year, mainly because sales of new tires failed to grow.」
While opening 2 new stores and converting 3 stores as measures to strengthen used tire and wheel sales, revenue for the cumulative second quarter fell 10.2% and the operating loss was ¥139 million. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2019, we made 株式会社フォーバイフォーエンジニアリングサービス a group company to strengthen the specialization and brand strength of the products handled in the tire and wheel business.」
The company made a business handling wheels for four-wheel-drive vehicles and other products a group company, advancing greater product specialization, brand strength and differentiation in the tire and wheel business. - FY2019Addition of new initiativesAnnual report
「As another new initiative, we will plan, conduct research and development on, and manufacture automotive parts.」
Planning, research and development, and manufacturing of automotive parts have been newly added to the initiatives for the tire and wheel business. - FY2019Full-year revenue declines, while earnings edge upAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year, we worked to strengthen our handling of used products, including through web initiatives and the conversion of 2 Craft stores into used-product specialty stores under the U-ICHIBAN name, while also working to improve the gross profit margin and reduce expenses. As a result, segment revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,507 million, down 5.9% year on year, and operating income was ¥95 million, up 0.4%.」
While advancing the conversion of 2 stores to U-ICHIBAN and strengthening the used-product business through web initiatives, full-year revenue fell 5.9% and operating income increased only 0.4%. - FY2019-Q3Lower revenue and profit continuedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated third quarter, we worked to strengthen our handling of used products, including through web initiatives and the conversion of 2 Craft stores into used-product specialty stores under the U-ICHIBAN name. However, revenue and earnings decreased year on year because tire sales declined from the same period of the previous year, which benefited from special demand ahead of price increases. As a result, revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,688 million, down 5.4% year on year, and operating income was ¥145 million, down 27.1%.」
While continuing the conversion to used-product specialty stores and strengthening the used-product business through web initiatives, lower tire sales caused revenue and operating income to fall below the previous year’s levels. - FY2019-Q2Lower sales and lower operating incomeAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated second quarter, we worked to strengthen our handling of used products, including through web initiatives and the conversion of 2 Craft stores into used-product specialty stores under the U-ICHIBAN name. However, revenue decreased year on year because tire sales declined from the same period of the previous year, which benefited from special demand ahead of price increases. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,716 million, down 7.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥76 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥40 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
While advancing the conversion to used-product specialty stores and strengthening the used-product business through web initiatives, lower tire sales reduced revenue 7.7% year on year and widened the operating loss from ¥40 million to ¥76 million. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated first quarter, we worked to strengthen our handling of used products, including through web initiatives and the conversion of 2 Craft stores into used-product specialty stores under the U-ICHIBAN name. However, revenue and earnings decreased year on year because tire sales declined from the same period of the previous year, which benefited from special demand ahead of price increases.」
The company converted 2 stores into used-product specialty stores and strengthened its used-product business using the web, while lower tire sales resulted in lower revenue and earnings for the quarter. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「We will seek to improve profit margins by strengthening sales of used tires and wheels and work to expand our sales channels through e-commerce sites. We will also seek to develop new customer segments by strengthening promotional activities on social media, including LINE and Instagram, and to achieve a significant improvement in operational efficiency by reforming our logistics functions.」
The focus of initiatives in the tire and wheel business has shifted from the previous emphasis on original products to strengthening sales of used tires and wheels, e-commerce, social media and logistics reform. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated third quarter, revenue and earnings increased year on year, as various sales promotion initiatives, including events and web initiatives, proved effective and tire sales remained strong. As a result, revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,898 million, up 7.8% year on year, and operating income was ¥199 million, up 75.4%.」
Event and web initiatives resulted in a 7.8% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 75.4% increase in operating income in the tire and wheel business, which improved from an operating loss in the previous quarter to cumulative operating profitability for the year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated second quarter, revenue increased year on year, as various sales initiatives, including events and web initiatives, proved effective and tire sales remained strong. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated second quarter was ¥1,859 million, up 3.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥40 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥59 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Effective event and web initiatives and strong tire sales lifted revenue 3.8% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥59 million to ¥40 million. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated first quarter, revenue and earnings increased year on year, as tire sales remained strong and we implemented various sales initiatives, including efforts to acquire more members for our membership cards. As a result, segment revenue was ¥997 million, up 5.2% year on year, and operating income was ¥1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥21 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Stronger tire sales and membership-card acquisition efforts drove a 5.2% year-on-year increase in revenue, and the business moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥1 million. - FY2017Full-year revenue returns to growth, but earnings declineAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year, we implemented various sales initiatives and strengthened the operating structure for web operations, but operating income decreased year on year. As a result, segment revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,645 million, up 0.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥113 million, down 26.9%.」
Full-year revenue increased 0.1% year on year, while operating income declined 26.9%, resulting in lower earnings despite sales and web initiatives. - FY2017-Q3Decline in Revenue and ProfitAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated third quarter, we implemented various sales initiatives and strengthened the operating structure for web operations, but revenue and operating income decreased year on year. As a result, segment revenue for the cumulative consolidated third quarter was ¥3,614 million, down 1.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥113 million, down 33.2%.」
Despite sales initiatives and a stronger web operating structure, revenue in the tire and wheel business fell 1.1% and operating income fell 33.2%. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cumulative consolidated second quarter, sales in the tire and wheel business increased year on year, as sales of original wheels and automotive parts remained strong and we implemented various sales initiatives and strengthened the operating structure for web operations.」
Strong sales of original wheels and automotive parts and a stronger web operating structure resulted in a 2.2% year-on-year increase in revenue in the tire and wheel business. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will seek to improve profit margins by strengthening sales of original automotive products and work to expand our sales channels through e-commerce sites. We will also seek to develop new customer segments by strengthening promotional activities on social media, including LINE and Facebook, and to achieve a significant improvement in operational efficiency by reforming our logistics functions.」
Original products, e-commerce, social media and logistics reform are being used to improve profitability in the tire and wheel business.