Constraints on Store Openings under the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Act and Other Applicable Laws
First written in FY2016. 7 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
34 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reconfirms the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and other regulations may constrain the opening of large stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reconfirms the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and other regulations may constrain the opening of large stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reiterates the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and other regulations may constrain the opening of large stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reiterates the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and other regulations may constrain the opening of large stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reiterates the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and other regulations may constrain the opening of large stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reiterates the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and the three town-planning laws may constrain the opening of large stores, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company reiterates the risk that the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law and the three town-planning laws may constrain the opening of stores exceeding 1,000㎡, as well as its policy of coordinating with local residents and government authorities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「When opening a new large store with a floor area exceeding 1,000㎡, the company’s policy is to adopt store structures and operating methods that take the local environment into account from the planning stage and to proceed with the opening while coordinating with local residents and government authorities. However, if the store cannot be opened as planned due to the legal restrictions described above or other factors, this may affect the company’s future performance.」
The company indicates that reviews concerning noise, traffic congestion and waste disposal, as well as amendments to the three town-planning laws, may affect opening plans for stores exceeding 1,000㎡.