Start of Convenience Store Distribution and Expansion of Product Lineup
First written in FY2023-Q3. 13 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: 2026-10-21.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-21Advancedfinance.logmi.jp
「Monthly sales per store increased significantly, while the number of convenience stores carrying the products, which had been declining through the previous fiscal year, continued to rise, resulting in strong growth.」
It was reported that the number of convenience stores carrying the products and sales per store increased, driving a recovery and expansion in the wholesale channel. - FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, store-level sales remained strong as the renewal effect took hold and promotional initiatives proved effective. Both the number of stores carrying the products and sales per store exceeded the levels recorded in the same period of the previous year and in the previous quarter.」
For wholesale sales, which had previously been weak, the number of stores carrying the products reached 49,633 and sales per store reached ¥7,652, both exceeding the levels in the same period of the previous year and in the previous quarter. - FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, changes in the business environment, including changes in shelf placement as products moved to regular stocking at convenience stores, our main sales channel, temporarily reduced visibility at stores. As a result, sales amounted to 3,949,517 thousand yen, down 11.4% year on year.」
Wholesale sales, the number of stores carrying the products and sales per store all declined from the previous year, weakening the previous trend of store expansion. Meanwhile, new distribution through drugstores, supermarkets and other channels continues. - FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, in addition to the pronounced impact of seasonal factors, visibility at stores became more likely to decline as products moved from initial introduction to regular stocking after a certain period, due in part to changes in shelf placement and whether display fixtures were installed. As a result, wholesale sales amounted to 1,957,454 thousand yen.」
The number of stores carrying the products declined from 50,113 in the first quarter to 49,098 in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2026, while sales per store declined from ¥6,590 to ¥6,400, weakening the previous trend of store expansion. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, the number of stores carrying our products remained in the 50,000 range throughout the year, continuing to play an important role as a customer acquisition route to our proprietary e-commerce channel. Although we maintained a high distribution rate at major convenience-store chains, the number of stores carrying our products declined from the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, new distribution at supermarkets and drugstores progressed, expanding new customer touchpoints.」
While the number of convenience stores declined, new distribution at supermarkets and drugstores progressed, broadening the channel mix. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「We maintained a high distribution rate at major convenience-store chains. Sales per store remained firm, supported by new products and product renewals as well as the effect of the price increase in August.」
We maintained a high distribution rate at major convenience stores, and sales per store improved to ¥7,630. However, the number of stores carrying the products declined from 50,808 to 50,530, and the expansion of the store network weakened. - FY2025-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, we continued to maintain a high distribution rate at major convenience-store chains. Sales per store improved as the peak season for bread demand coincided with the launch of new products and product renewals.」
We maintained a high distribution rate at major convenience stores, and sales per store improved. However, the number of stores carrying the products declined from 51,091 in the previous quarter to 50,808, bringing the expansion of the store network to a pause. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, the number of stores carrying our products increased, mainly at convenience stores. Although the number of stores continued to increase following the announcement of the voluntary recall of certain products, customers held back from purchasing at stores, and sales per store remained weak. As a result, wholesale sales amounted to 3,678,164 thousand yen. The change in the number of stores was as follows: <Change in number of stores> Fiscal year ended February 2023 Fiscal year ended February 2024 First quarter Fiscal year ended February 2024 Second quarter Fiscal year ended February 2024 Third quarter Stores carrying products (stores) 34,795 46,385 49,044 53,406」
The number of stores carrying the products increased, mainly at convenience stores, reaching 53,406 in the third quarter. However, sales per store remained weak after the voluntary recall because customers held back from purchasing. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We continued to expand the number of convenience stores carrying our products, including by expanding the sales area for BASE BREAD, previously sold on a trial basis in selected areas of 7-Eleven, to all 7-Eleven stores from July 2023. Sales at drugstores and other non-convenience-store outlets also progressed, bringing the number of stores carrying our products to 49,252 as of the end of the second quarter, compared with 17,878 in the same period of the previous year.」
Sales at 7-Eleven were expanded nationwide from July 2023, increasing the number of stores carrying the products to 49,252. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail channel (wholesale sales), from March 2023 we added the Chubu, Chugoku-Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa regions to the Lawson stores carrying our products. Sales at offline stores such as convenience stores and drugstores progressed steadily, and the number of stores carrying our products expanded to 46,385, from 34,795 at the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Lawson's sales coverage was expanded to additional regions, increasing the number of stores carrying the products from 34,795 to 46,385. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail channel (wholesale sales), sales at offline stores such as convenience stores and drugstores progressed steadily, and the number of stores carrying our products expanded to 34,795, from 9,143 at the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Expansion of sales at convenience stores and other outlets has progressed, resulting in a substantial increase in the number of stores carrying the products. - FY2023-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In wholesale sales, we began selling BASE BREAD (mini loaf, plain) at convenience stores, expanding the product lineup available for sale.」
The launch of sales at convenience stores is cited as a means of expanding sales.