Establish MeKEL as the third pillar of the domestic business
First written in FY2023. 2 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025SoftenedAnnual report
「We also closed 1 store under the MeKEL format.」
Following the closure of the MeKEL Nagano Wakasato store, the number of MeKEL stores was zero at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, further weakening the policy of expanding the format as the third pillar of the domestic business. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「MeKEL Nagano Wakazato, which opened in September 2023 as the first directly operated store, closed in September 2024 due to poor performance. The company is currently considering the future development of the MeKEL brand based on the results of testing and validating hypotheses over approximately one year of operations.」
Following the closure of the first company-operated store, the policy of expanding MeKEL as the third pillar of the domestic business has reached the stage of being reconsidered. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Through the MeKEL brand, we will establish a new business model that offers the joy of discovering authentic food and an exciting, enjoyable shopping experience even in regional areas, while continuing to expand the store network.」
Continues its policy of establishing MeKEL as the third pillar of the domestic business and further expanding its store network. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In September 2023, we opened the first store under the new MeKEL store brand in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture.」
Continues to state that MeKEL opened its first store in September 2023. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The first MeKEL store, a new-format store brand, opened in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, in September 2023.」
Opened the first MeKEL store in September 2023, with the aim of establishing it as the third pillar of the domestic business. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The new MeKEL format has been established as the third pillar of the domestic business, following St. Cousair and Kuzefuku & Co.」
Sets out a vision of making the new format, which offers frozen and Asian foods, among others, a pillar of the domestic business alongside the 2 existing brands.