Strengthening Efforts in Emerging Products
First written in FY2016. 29 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
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- 2026-10-29AdvancedEarnings Presentation
「RRP: accelerating top-line growth」
RRP shipment volume increased 31.1% year on year and RRP-related revenue increased 30.6% for the nine months ended the third quarter of fiscal 2026, indicating accelerating RRP growth. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 33.8% year on year, driven by a 43.5% year-on-year increase in Heated Products sales volumes.」
RRP sales volumes increased 33.8% year on year, Heated Products sales volumes increased 43.5%, and RRP-related revenue also increased 40.7% year on year, indicating progress in initiatives positioning RRP as a pillar of growth. - 2026-05-08AdvancedEarnings Presentation
「Growth in Ploom volume and share accelerated across markets」
RRP shipment volume increased 44.2% year on year and Heated Products shipment volume increased 57.0%, accelerating the expansion of Ploom's volume and market share. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 28.0% year on year, driven by growth in Ploom volumes led by Japan, which increased 38.6% year on year.」
RRP sales volumes increased 28.0% year on year and Ploom sales volumes increased 38.6% year on year, indicating progress in initiatives positioning RRP as a pillar of growth. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 20.2% year on year, primarily due to a 29.5% year-on-year increase in HTS sales volumes, led mainly by Japan. RRP-related revenue increased 10.0% year on year.」
RRP sales volumes increased 20.2% year on year, HTS sales volumes increased 29.5%, and RRP-related revenue increased 10.0%, with Japan leading the growth in HTS volumes. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 24.2% year on year, as Ploom sales volumes increased approximately 40% globally and 33% in Japan.」
Global Ploom sales volumes increased approximately 40% and sales volumes in Japan increased 33%, resulting in a 24.2% increase in total RRP sales volumes. RRP-related revenue increased 21.1% year on year to ¥98.9 billion. - FY2024-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 25.5% year on year, driven by continued gains in share within the HTS category in Japan and growth in newly launched markets. RRP-related revenue increased 28.6% year on year to ¥50.7 billion.」
RRP sales volumes increased 25.5% year on year, while RRP-related revenue increased 28.6% year on year to ¥50.7 billion. Gains in Japan's share of the HTS category and growth in newly launched markets were cited as factors behind the increase in sales volumes. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 25.2% year on year, while RRP-related revenue increased 17.7% year on year to ¥23.9 billion, driven by the increase in RRP sales volumes. Continued gains in share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets were cited as factors behind the increase in sales volumes.」
RRP sales volumes increased 25.2% year on year, while RRP-related revenue increased 17.7% to ¥23.9 billion. Gains in Japan's share of the HTS category and launches in new markets were cited as factors behind the increase in sales volumes. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As the RRP market, particularly HTS, is expected to expand further, we will focus on expanding our presence as a pillar of future business growth. By making priority investments in HTS, we aim to accelerate the global rollout of Ploom X and increase the Ploom brand's share of the HTS category.」
The company positioned RRP, particularly HTS, as a pillar of future growth and outlined specific measures including priority investment in HTS, accelerating the global rollout of Ploom X, and increasing the Ploom brand's share of the HTS category. RRP sales volumes increased 11.8% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 8.2% year on year, primarily due to continued gains in share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets.」
RRP sales volumes increased 8.2% year on year, with gains in Japan's share of the HTS category and launches in new markets cited as specific areas of progress. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 3.9% year on year, primarily due to continued gains in share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets.」
RRP sales volumes increased 3.9% year on year, with gains in Japan's share of the HTS category and launches in new markets cited as specific areas of progress. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 3.0% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in HTS in Japan.」
RRP sales volumes increased 3.0% year on year, with continued growth in HTS in Japan cited as a contributing factor. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 10.3% year on year, primarily due to increased market share driven by Ploom X in Japan.」
RRP sales volumes increased 10.3% year on year, with market share gains from Ploom X in Japan cited as a contributing factor. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 10.7% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in the HTS category in Japan and market share gains from Ploom X.」
RRP sales volumes increased 10.7% year on year, with growth in Japan's HTS category and market share gains from Ploom X cited as specific areas of progress. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Combustibles sales volumes decreased 0.6% year on year, while RRP sales volumes increased 14.5%. The increase in RRP sales volumes was primarily attributable to growth in the HTS category in Japan and market share gains following the launch of Ploom X.」
RRP sales volumes increased 14.5% year on year, with growth in the HTS category and market share gains following the launch of Ploom X cited as specific areas of progress. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP sales volumes increased 1.0% and 16.0% year on year, respectively. RRP sales volumes continued to increase in both volume and share in Japan.」
RRP sales volumes increased 16.0% year on year, while volume and market share continued to grow in Japan. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total RRP demand increased 12.3% year on year to 45.1 billion sticks, and market share was approximately 30%. In addition to the increase in total RRP demand, the launch of new RRP products increased our RRP sales volumes by 700 million sticks year on year to 4.6 billion sticks. Our share of the RRP category was 10.3%.」
In addition to the expansion of total demand in the domestic RRP market, the launch of new RRP products resulted in our sales volumes reaching 4.6 billion sticks and our share of the category reaching 10.3%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total RRP demand increased 12.6% year on year to 34.4 billion sticks, and market share was 29.5%. In addition to the increase in total RRP demand, our RRP sales volumes increased 12.5% year on year to 3.4 billion sticks, driven by the launch of new RRP products. Our share of the RRP category was 9.8%.」
In addition to the expansion of the RRP market, the launch of new products progressed, resulting in a 12.5% year-on-year increase in our RRP sales volumes and a 9.8% share of the category. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total RRP demand increased 13.4% year on year to 21.7 billion sticks, and market share was 29.5%. In addition to the increase in total RRP demand, our RRP sales volumes increased 17.7% year on year to 2.1 billion sticks, driven by the launch of new RRP products. Our share of the RRP category was 9.8%.」
In addition to the expansion of the RRP market, the launch of new RRP products resulted in a 17.7% year-on-year increase in our sales volumes, and our share of the category was 9.8%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total RRP demand increased 13.5% year on year to 10.6 billion sticks, and market share was 29.7%. In addition to the increase in total RRP demand, our RRP sales volumes increased 19.3% year on year to 1.0 billion sticks, driven by the launch of Ploom S 2.0 in July of the previous fiscal year and the nationwide rollout of Ploom TECH+ with in February of the current fiscal year. Our share of the RRP category was 9.8%.」
In addition to the expansion of total RRP demand, the launch of Ploom S 2.0 and the nationwide rollout of Ploom TECH+ with resulted in a 19.3% year-on-year increase in our RRP sales volumes. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total RRP demand increased 9.1% year on year to 40.2 billion sticks, and RRP accounted for approximately 26% of the market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes increased by 700 million sticks year on year to 3.9 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, and our share of the RRP category was approximately 10%, based on actual demand.」
Total demand in the domestic RRP market was 40.2 billion sticks, the market share was approximately 26%, our RRP sales volumes were 3.9 billion sticks, and our share of the category was approximately 10%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We estimate that RRP accounted for approximately 25% of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 3.0 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, and we estimate that our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 10%.」
The domestic RRP market share was approximately 25%, our RRP sales volumes were 3.0 billion sticks, and our share of the RRP category was approximately 10%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We estimate that RRP accounted for approximately 25% of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 1.8 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, and we estimate that our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 10%.」
The domestic RRP market share was approximately 25%, our RRP sales volumes were 1.8 billion sticks, and our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 10%. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We estimate that RRP accounted for approximately 24% of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 900 million cigarette-equivalent sticks, and we estimate that our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 10%.」
The domestic RRP market share was approximately 24%, our RRP sales volumes were 900 million sticks, and our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 10%. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP accounted for approximately 23% of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 3.3 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, an increase of 500 million sticks year on year. Our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 9%.」
RRP accounted for approximately 23% of the market, our RRP sales volumes were 3.3 billion sticks, and our share of the category was approximately 9%. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP accounted for the mid-22% range of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 2.3 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, an increase of 500 million sticks year on year. Our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 9%.」
RRP accounted for the mid-22% range of the market, our RRP sales volumes were 2.3 billion sticks, and our share of the category was approximately 9%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP accounted for the mid-22% range of the domestic tobacco market, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 1.4 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, an increase of 600 million sticks year on year. Our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 8%.」
RRP accounted for the mid-22% range of the market, our RRP sales volumes were 1.4 billion sticks, and our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 8%. RRP-related revenue was ¥30.4 billion, up ¥9.2 billion year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We estimate that RRP accounted for approximately 23% of the domestic tobacco market in January–March 2019, based on shipments. Our RRP sales volumes were 600 million cigarette-equivalent sticks, and we estimate that our share of the RRP category based on actual demand was approximately 8% in January–March 2019.」
The company disclosed an estimated RRP market share of approximately 23% from January to March 2019, RRP sales volumes of 600 million sticks, and an estimated approximately 8% share of the category based on actual demand. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ended December 2018, adjusted operating profit on a constant-currency basis increased 8.9% year on year, achieving steady profit growth despite a challenging business environment. We also strengthened the business foundation for sustainable profit growth in the tobacco business, which is the core and primary driver of our Group's profit growth. In the domestic tobacco business, the nationwide rollout of Ploom TECH, our RRP, was completed, resulting in an enhanced presence in the RRP market.」
The nationwide rollout of Ploom TECH was completed, enhancing its presence in the RRP market. RRP sales volumes were 2.8 billion cigarette-equivalent sticks, and RRP-related revenue was ¥64.6 billion. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group is working on the development of innovative products and other initiatives to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of developing innovative products to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group is working on the development of innovative products and other initiatives to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of developing innovative products to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group is working on the development of innovative products and other initiatives to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of developing innovative products, including RRP, to achieve sustainable growth in the tobacco business over the long term. - FY2017ReframedAnnual report
「We believe RRP will benefit our customers, society and the businesses of our Group. We position RRP as a pillar of sustainable growth for the tobacco business over the long term and will allocate resources to it as a priority. We will focus on developing RRPs that more customers can choose and meet changing customer needs by expanding a high-quality product portfolio through innovation.」
The company has reorganized its terminology from the previous expression, Emerging Products, to RRP, positioning RRP as a pillar of sustainable growth over the long term and an area for priority resource allocation. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the tobacco business, in addition to our existing tobacco products, we are also pursuing Emerging Products, including E-Vapor (e-cigarette) products and T-Vapor (tobacco vapor) products, with the aim of creating value in innovative new product categories.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of creating value in new product categories through Emerging Products such as E-Vapor and T-Vapor. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the tobacco business, in addition to our existing tobacco products, we are also pursuing Emerging Products, including E-Vapor (e-cigarette) products and T-Vapor (tobacco vapor) products, with the aim of creating value in innovative new product categories.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of creating value in new product categories through Emerging Products such as E-Vapor and T-Vapor. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the tobacco business, in addition to our existing tobacco products, we are also pursuing Emerging Products, including E-Vapor (e-cigarette) products and T-Vapor (tobacco vapor) products, with the aim of creating value in innovative new product categories.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of creating value in new product categories through Emerging Products such as E-Vapor and T-Vapor. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We consider strengthening our initiatives for Emerging Products, including E-Vapor (e-cigarette) products and T-Vapor (tobacco vapor) products, to be one of our key strategies for delivering high-quality top-line growth.」
The company has for the first time explicitly identified new product categories such as E-Vapor and T-Vapor as part of its growth strategy, including expanding its product portfolio, geographic footprint and pipeline.