Expansion of the logistics business through the benefits of opening logistics centers and sales offices
First written in FY2017-Q2. 14 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018.
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- FY2027-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「[Logistics-related business] Net sales were ¥6.323 billion, largely unchanged from the same period of the previous year, up ¥16 million, or 0.3%, while operating profit was ¥538 million, down ¥4 million, or 0.7%.」
The logistics-related business shifted from a trend of substantial profit growth through the previous fiscal year, driven by increased joint-delivery volumes and freight rate revisions, to largely flat net sales and operating profit in the current interim period, with operating profit weakening to a 0.7% decline. - 2026-10-07AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「Add a logistics site to storage functions supporting both frozen and refrigerated temperature ranges, provide sorting as a one-stop service, and meet diverse logistics needs」
For the logistics-related business, a new service structure integrating frozen and refrigerated storage, a logistics site, and sorting has been specified, with the Sodegaura Bay Frozen Center scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027. - FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥12.651 billion, broadly unchanged from the previous fiscal year, down ¥7 million, or 0.1%. Despite higher labor costs, operating profit was ¥935 million, up ¥253 million, or 37.2%, from the previous fiscal year, due to increased transaction volume in joint delivery and the effect of revised freight rates.」
The explanation has shifted from sales growth in the logistics-related business to a pattern of improving profitability through increased transaction volume in joint delivery and revised freight rates while revenue remains broadly flat. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6.306 billion, down ¥83 million, or 1.3%, year on year, due to a decline in transaction volume in the home-delivery business for online supermarkets. Despite higher labor costs, operating profit was ¥542 million, up ¥154 million, or 39.8%, year on year, due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
The logistics-related business has shifted to a pattern in which declining revenue from lower transaction volume in home delivery for online supermarkets is presented alongside a substantial increase in profit from higher transaction volume in joint delivery. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6.390 billion, down ¥116 million, or 1.8%, year on year, due to a decline in transaction volume in the joint delivery business. Operating profit was ¥388 million, down ¥31 million, or 7.4%, year on year, as the company was unable to fully pass on the increase in labor costs, in addition to the impact of lower revenue.」
In the logistics-related business, revenue declined due to lower transaction volume in the joint delivery business, while operating profit fell 7.4% year on year, also reflecting the company's inability to fully pass on part of the increase in labor costs. - FY2025-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to a decline in transaction volume in the joint delivery business, revenue was ¥3.196 billion, down ¥74 million, or 2.3%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥206 million, down ¥10 million, or 5.0%.」
In the logistics-related business, which had expanded and improved profitability on the back of increased transaction volume in joint delivery, transaction volume declined, resulting in a 2.3% decrease in revenue and a 5.0% decrease in operating profit. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥12.895 billion, broadly unchanged from the previous fiscal year, down ¥67 million, or 0.5%. Operating profit was ¥704 million, up ¥61 million, or 9.6%, from the previous fiscal year, due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business was broadly flat, while operating profit increased 9.6% due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6.507 billion, broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year, up ¥2 million, or 0.0%. Operating profit was ¥419 million, up ¥65 million, or 18.6%, year on year, due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business was broadly flat, while operating profit increased 18.6% year on year due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3.271 billion, broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year, up ¥5 million, or 0.2%. Operating profit was ¥216 million, up ¥57 million, or 36.3%, year on year, due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business was broadly flat, while operating profit increased 36.3% year on year due to the contribution from increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to the closure of unprofitable sites and other factors, revenue was ¥12.962 billion, down ¥297 million, or 2.2%, from the previous fiscal year. Although affected by higher energy prices, operating profit was ¥643 million, up ¥27 million, or 4.5%, from the previous fiscal year, due in part to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
Although the logistics-related business recorded lower revenue due to the closure of unprofitable sites, full-year operating profit increased 4.5% due in part to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to the closure of unprofitable sites and other factors, revenue was ¥9.769 billion, down ¥252 million, or 2.5%, year on year. Although affected by higher energy prices, operating profit was ¥567 million, up ¥39 million, or 7.4%, year on year, due in part to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business.」
In the logistics-related business, revenue continued to decline due to the closure of unprofitable sites, while operating profit increased 7.4% year on year due in part to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business. Business restructuring and improved profitability through joint delivery are presented together. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the closure of unprofitable sites and other factors, revenue was ¥6.505 billion, down ¥219 million, or 3.3%, year on year. Operating profit was ¥353 million, down ¥4 million, or 1.3%, year on year, due to the impact of higher energy prices.」
The logistics-related business posted lower revenue due to the closure of unprofitable sites, while operating profit fell 1.3% year on year due in part to higher energy prices. - FY2023-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Due to the closure of unprofitable sites and other factors, revenue was ¥3.265 billion, down ¥106 million, or 3.2%, year on year.」
The explanation of the logistics-related business has shifted from expansion and improved profitability through joint delivery and a review of transaction prices to business restructuring and declining revenue through the closure of unprofitable sites. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices, revenue was ¥13.260 billion, up ¥138 million, or 1.1%, from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥615 million, up ¥167 million, or 37.5%.」
In the logistics-related business, full-year revenue increased 1.1% and operating profit increased 37.5% due to higher transaction volume in joint delivery and a review of transaction prices. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices, revenue was ¥10.022 billion, up ¥184 million, or 1.9%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥528 million, up ¥168 million, or 46.7%.」
In the logistics-related business, revenue increased 1.9% and operating profit increased 46.7% due to higher transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices, revenue was ¥6.724 billion, up ¥217 million, or 3.3%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥358 million, up ¥217 million, or 154.4%.」
In the logistics-related business, revenue increased 3.3% and operating profit increased 154.4% due to higher transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to increased transaction volume in the joint delivery business and a review of transaction prices, revenue was ¥3.372 billion, up ¥156 million, or 4.9%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥181 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The logistics-related business recorded higher revenue due to increased transaction volume in joint delivery and a review of transaction prices, and swung from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥13.121 billion, down ¥879 million, or 6.3%, from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥447 million, up ¥231 million, or 107.0%, from the previous fiscal year, due in part to a review of transaction prices.」
Although revenue in the logistics-related business continues to decline, operating profit increased 107.0% year on year due to a review of transaction prices, and the explanation has shifted from expansion to improved profitability. - FY2021-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6.506 billion, down ¥524 million, or 7.5%, year on year. Operating profit was ¥140 million, up ¥137 million year on year, due in part to a review of transaction prices.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business fell 7.5%, while operating profit reached ¥140 million due to a review of transaction prices. The explanation has shifted from logistics expansion to improved profitability despite declining revenue. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3.215 billion, down ¥321 million, or 9.1%, year on year. Operating loss narrowed to ¥1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to a review of transaction prices.」
Although revenue in the logistics-related business continues to decline, the explanation has shifted from deteriorating earnings due to personnel costs to a narrowing operating loss resulting from a review of transaction prices. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥14.0 billion, down ¥428 million, or 3.0%, from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥216 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥84 million in the previous fiscal year, due to a review of transaction prices.」
Although revenue in the logistics-related business continues to decline, the focus has shifted from explanations centered on its previous growth trend and personnel costs to a return to full-year profitability through a review of transaction prices. - FY2020-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥10.486 billion, down ¥501 million, or 4.6%, year on year. Operating profit was ¥89 million, up ¥65 million, or 264.0%, year on year, as a review of transaction prices offset factors including higher personnel costs.」
Although the logistics-related business continues to experience declining revenue, the explanation has shifted from earnings declines caused mainly by personnel costs to improved operating profit resulting from a review of transaction prices. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥7.031 billion, down ¥399 million, or 5.4%, year on year. In addition to the impact of lower revenue, operating profit was ¥3 million, down ¥44 million, or 92.2%, year on year, due in part to higher personnel expenses.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business fell 5.4%, while operating profit plunged 92.2% year on year. Higher personnel costs continue to weigh on earnings. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3.537 billion, down ¥209 million, or 5.6%, year on year. Operating loss was ¥71 million, compared with operating profit of ¥115 million in the same period of the previous year, due mainly to higher personnel costs.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business fell 5.6% year on year, and the business swung from operating profit of ¥115 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥71 million. Higher personnel costs continue to weigh on earnings. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥14.429 billion, down ¥292 million, or 2.0%, from the previous fiscal year. In addition to higher labour costs, the increased depreciation burden associated with the relocation of a distribution centre resulted in an operating loss of ¥84 million, compared with operating profit of ¥122 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Full-year revenue in the logistics-related business fell 2.0%, while operating profit turned from a profit of ¥122 million in the previous year to an operating loss of ¥84 million. The disclosure specifically cited the increased depreciation burden associated with the relocation of a distribution centre, in addition to higher labour costs. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥10.988 billion, down ¥147 million, or 1.3%, year on year. In addition to higher labour costs, the increased depreciation burden associated with the relocation of a distribution centre caused operating profit to fall to ¥24 million, down ¥81 million, or 76.7%.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business fell 1.3% and operating profit fell 76.7%. In addition to higher labour costs, the increased depreciation burden associated with the relocation of a distribution centre weighed on profit, further weakening the previous growth trend. - FY2019-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3.747 billion, down ¥31 million, or 0.8%, year on year and broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, operating profit rose to ¥115 million, up ¥87 million, or 303.7%, due mainly to a review of unprofitable transactions.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business fell 0.8% year on year, indicating that its previous growth trend had weakened. Meanwhile, operating profit rose 303.7% due to a review of unprofitable transactions. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥14.721 billion, down ¥59 million, or 0.4%, from the previous fiscal year and broadly unchanged. In addition, operating profit fell to ¥122 million, down ¥62 million, or 34.0%, due mainly to higher labour costs.」
Full-year revenue in the logistics-related business fell 0.4% and operating profit fell 34.0%, confirming that momentum in the logistics expansion had weakened. - FY2018-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「Due mainly to slower revenue growth in store deliveries for 7-Eleven, revenue was ¥11.135 billion, down ¥49 million, or 0.4%, year on year, and was broadly unchanged from the previous fiscal year. In addition, operating profit fell to ¥106 million, down ¥90 million, or 45.9%, due mainly to higher labour costs.」
Revenue in the logistics-related business turned down 0.4% year on year due to slower revenue growth in store deliveries for 7-Eleven, while operating profit fell 45.9%. Revenue weakened further from the previous quarter's 0.6% increase, while the decline in operating profit narrowed from the previous quarter's 60.1%. - FY2018-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥7.532 billion, up ¥41 million, or 0.6%, year on year, due in part to the slowdown in revenue growth for store deliveries to Seven-Eleven. Operating profit was ¥57 million, down ¥86 million, or 60.1%, year on year, due in part to higher personnel expenses.」
The driver of the logistics business's expansion shifted from the contribution of centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year to a situation involving slower revenue growth in store deliveries for 7-Eleven. Revenue growth was limited to 0.6%, while operating profit fell 60.1%. - FY2018-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Due mainly to an increase in store deliveries for 7-Eleven, revenue was ¥3.778 billion, up ¥67 million, or 1.8%, year on year. Meanwhile, operating profit fell to ¥28 million, down ¥61 million, or 68.2%, due mainly to higher labour costs.」
The explanation for the expansion of the logistics-related business has shifted from the contribution of centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year to an increase in store deliveries for 7-Eleven. Meanwhile, profit declined due to higher labour costs. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「With centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year contributing, revenue was ¥14.781 billion, up ¥638 million, or 4.5%, from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥185 million, up ¥130 million, or 240.6%.」
The contribution from logistics centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year was also evident for the full year, with operating profit in the logistics-related business up 240.6%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year contributing, revenue was ¥11.185 billion, up ¥627 million, or 5.9%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥196 million, up ¥106 million, or 118.8%.」
The contribution from logistics centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year continued through the cumulative third quarter, with revenue in the logistics-related business up 5.9% and operating profit up 118.8%. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「With centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year contributing, revenue was ¥7.49 billion, up ¥461 million, or 6.6%, year on year, and operating profit was ¥143 million, up ¥56 million, or 63.8%.」
The company explained that logistics centres and sales offices opened in the previous fiscal year contributed to increases in revenue and operating profit in the logistics-related business.