Risk of difficulty securing and retaining buyers with advanced expertise
First written in FY2016. 4 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 109 companies on the "Worse" side.
102 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize that securing highly capable appraisers with advanced specialist knowledge and extensive experience is an important management issue for the Group.」
The company has reconfirmed the risks of securing and retaining appraisers and losing procurement know-how when they leave. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we recognize that securing highly capable appraisers with advanced specialist knowledge and extensive experience is an important management issue for the Company.」
Securing appraisers with specialist knowledge and experience remains an important management issue. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, the departure of experienced appraisers would mean the loss of the procurement know-how that is an important management resource for the Company. If a large number of appraisers leave within a short period, the Group's performance could be materially affected.」
In addition to the existing risk of securing appraisers, the company explicitly identifies the risk of losing procurement know-how through experienced employees' departures and the potential for a material performance impact if many depart. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we recognize that securing highly capable buyers with advanced specialist knowledge and extensive experience is an important management issue for the Company.」
Securing buyers with specialist knowledge and experience remains an important management issue. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we recognize that securing highly capable buyers with advanced specialist knowledge and extensive experience is an important management issue for the Company.」
Securing buyers with specialist knowledge and experience remains an important management issue. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the recruitment of highly capable buyers does not proceed as planned, the Group's used-goods procurement activities and store-opening plans will be constrained.」
The company indicates that a shortage of buyers or employee departures could affect procurement activities, store-opening plans and the retention of know-how.