Expansion of Store Count, Including Acquisitions
First written in FY2016. 30 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-30.
30 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026Recovery and strategic expansion of the store networkAnnual report
「During the fiscal year under review, the number of stores increased by 19, comprising 10 new stores, 8 stores acquired through business transfers and 1 store acquired through the conversion of a company into a subsidiary. This was offset by a decrease of 18 stores, comprising 15 store closures and 3 stores transferred to other parties, bringing the total number of stores in the business to 949. We will continue expanding our scale through strategic M&A and new store openings in order to develop pharmacies with high added value.」
The store count recovered from 941 in the previous interim period to 949 after 19 stores were added and 18 stores were removed. The policy of expansion through strategic M&A and new openings remains in place. - FY2026-H1Decline in store count and review of store strategyAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated fiscal period, the Group added 6 stores through new openings, while 13 stores were removed through closures. As a result, the total store count for this business was 941. The Group is also reviewing its store strategy to reflect regional characteristics.」
There were 6 new openings versus 13 closures, bringing the store count down from 953 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 941. The Group also indicated that it was reviewing its store strategy to reflect regional characteristics. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated fiscal period, the Group added 39 stores, comprising 13 new stores and 26 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 6 stores, comprising 5 closures and 1 business transfer, the total store count for this business was 953. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic M&A and new openings.」
During the interim consolidated fiscal period, 39 stores were added and 6 stores were removed, bringing the store count to 953. The policy of expanding through strategic M&A and new openings remains in place. - FY2024Decline in store count at fiscal year-endAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 35 stores, comprising 18 new stores, 3 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 14 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 7 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 920. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic M&A and new openings.」
While 35 stores were added, 7 stores were closed, bringing the store count from 922 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 920. The policy of expanding through strategic M&A and new openings remains in place. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three quarters of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 35 stores, comprising 18 new stores, 3 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 14 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 5 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 922. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings and M&A.」
During the first three quarters, 35 stores were added and 5 stores were closed, bringing the store count to 922. The policy of expanding through strategic new openings and M&A remains in place. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first half of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 17 stores, comprising 15 new stores and 2 stores acquired through business acquisitions. After a reduction of 4 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 905. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings and M&A.」
The store count rose from 902 to 905 after 17 stores were added through 15 new openings and 2 business acquisitions, while 4 stores were closed. The policy of expansion through strategic new openings and M&A remains in place. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 12 stores, comprising 10 new stores and 2 stores acquired through business acquisitions. After a reduction of 2 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 902. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings and M&A.」
The store count reached 902 after 12 stores were added through 10 new openings and 2 business acquisitions, while 2 stores were closed. The policy of expanding through strategic new openings and M&A remains in place. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The store count increased by 29, comprising 19 new stores, 2 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 8 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After 8 closures, the total store count for this business was 855.」
The store count increased from 837 to 855 after 29 stores were added through new openings, business acquisitions and the acquisition of subsidiaries, while 8 stores were closed. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first half of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 11 stores, comprising 10 new stores and 1 store acquired through a business acquisition. After a reduction of 8 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 837. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings and M&A.」
The store count rose from 834 to 837 after 11 stores were added through 10 new openings and 1 business acquisition, while 8 stores were closed. The policy of expansion through strategic new openings and M&A remains in place. - FY2023-Q1Flat store count and continued strategic expansionAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 6 stores, comprising 5 new stores and 1 store acquired through a business acquisition. After a reduction of 6 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 834. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings and M&A.」
While 6 stores were added through new openings and a business acquisition, 6 stores were closed, leaving the store count flat at 834. The policy of expanding through strategic new openings and M&A remains in place. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 31 stores, comprising 16 new stores, 3 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 12 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 8 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 834. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
For the full year, 31 stores were added and 8 stores were closed, bringing the store count to 834. The policy of expanding through tighter M&A criteria and strategic openings remains in place. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three quarters of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 28 stores, comprising 13 new stores, 3 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 12 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 5 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 834. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
During the first three quarters, 28 stores were added and 5 stores were closed, bringing the store count to 834. The policy of strategic openings, including through tighter M&A criteria, remains in place. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first half of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 21 stores, comprising 13 new stores and 8 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 3 stores due to closures, the total store count for this business was 829. As part of its M&A during the current fiscal year, the Group acquired all shares of 有限会社ケーアイ調剤薬局 in July 2021, adding 8 stores in Kyushu. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
The Group added 21 stores, including 13 new openings and 8 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After 3 closures, the store count was 829. In July 2021, the Group acquired 有限会社ケーアイ調剤薬局, adding 8 stores in Kyushu. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 8 stores through new openings, while 1 store was removed through closure. As a result, the total store count for this business was 818. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic new openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
The store count reached 818 after 8 new openings and 1 closure. The policy of strategic openings, including through tighter M&A criteria, remains in place. - FY2021Decline in store count and continued strategic openingsAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 34 stores, comprising 16 new stores, 5 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 13 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 28 stores, comprising 16 closures and 12 business transfers, the total store count for this business was 811. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
While 34 stores were added, 28 stores were removed, bringing the store count from the previous 813 to 811. The policy of expanding through tighter M&A criteria and strategic openings remains in place. - FY2021-Q3Decline in store count and tighter opening criteriaAnnual report
「During the first three quarters of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 23 stores, comprising 16 new stores, 5 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 2 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 15 stores, comprising 12 closures and 3 business transfers, the total store count for this business was 813. To continue developing pharmacies offering high added value, the Group aims to expand its scale through strategic openings, including tighter M&A criteria.」
The store count fell from 819 in the previous quarter to 813. At the same time, 23 stores were added, and the Group indicated its policy of pursuing strategic openings, including through tighter M&A criteria. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first half of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 21 stores, comprising 14 new stores, 5 stores acquired through business acquisitions and 2 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 7 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 819.」
During the first half, 21 stores were added through new openings, business acquisitions and the acquisition of subsidiaries, while 7 stores were removed, bringing the store count to 819. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 12 stores through new openings, while 2 stores were removed through closures and business transfers. As a result, the total store count for the Group was 815.」
During the first quarter, 12 stores were added through new openings, while 2 stores were removed through closures and business transfers, bringing the store count to 815. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 60 stores, comprising 21 new stores, 1 store acquired through a business acquisition and 38 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 21 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 805.」
For the full year, 60 stores were added through new openings, business acquisitions and the acquisition of subsidiaries, while 21 stores were removed, bringing the store count to 805. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three quarters of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 57 stores, comprising 19 new stores and 38 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 17 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 806.」
During the first three quarters, 57 stores were added through new openings and the acquisition of subsidiaries, while 17 stores were removed, bringing the store count to 806. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first half of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 46 stores, comprising 8 new stores and 38 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 10 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 802.」
During the first half, 46 stores were added through 8 new openings and the acquisition of 38 stores through subsidiaries, while 10 stores were removed, bringing the store count to 802. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 31 stores, comprising 3 new stores and 28 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 5 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 792. Performance has remained strong, supported by the M&A conducted in the previous fiscal year. In addition, the Group has pursued active M&A during the current fiscal year, acquiring shares in 株式会社ナチュラルライフ and other companies in April 2019 and adding 28 stores, mainly in Hokuriku and Kitakyushu.」
The store count increased by 31 through new openings and the acquisition of subsidiaries, then fell by 5 due to closures and other factors, bringing it to 792. In April 2019, the Group acquired 株式会社ナチュラルライフ and other companies, adding 28 stores. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group added 67 stores, comprising 17 new stores, 1 store acquired through a business acquisition and 49 stores acquired through the acquisition of subsidiaries. After a reduction of 19 stores due to closures and other factors, the total store count for the Group was 766.」
During the year, 67 stores were added through new openings, business acquisitions and the acquisition of subsidiaries, while 19 stores were closed or otherwise removed, bringing the store count to 766. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fourth quarter, the Group had increased its store count by 25 as of 31 January through a major M&A transaction. It is working to restore performance and improve earnings power for the next fiscal year by accelerating the promotion of generic medicine use and strengthening family pharmacist and pharmacy functions.」
The large-scale M&A planned for October was pushed back to January, but the store count had increased by 25 as of 31 January. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended, the Group opened 3 new stores, acquired 1 store through a business transfer and acquired 9 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, increasing its store count by a total of 13 stores. After closing or transferring 11 stores, the Group had 720 stores.」
The Group increased its store count by 13 through new openings, business transfers and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, while reducing it by 11 stores, resulting in a total of 720 stores. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended, the Group opened 2 new stores and acquired 8 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, increasing its store count by a total of 10 stores. After closing 4 stores, the Group had 724 stores.」
The Group increased its store count by 10 through new openings and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries in the first quarter, and closed 4 stores, resulting in a total of 724 stores. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended, the Group opened 19 new stores and acquired 9 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, increasing its store count by a total of 28 stores, including 1 retail outlet. After closing 10 stores, including 3 retail outlets, the Group had 714 stores.」
During the nine months ended, the Group increased its store count by 28 through new openings and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, and closed 10 stores, resulting in a total of 714 stores. - FY2018-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「The Group aims to achieve further growth by accelerating the opening of dispensing pharmacies, creating new businesses and considering expansion into overseas markets.」
The Group has indicated a policy of accelerating the opening of dispensing pharmacies, compared with its previous policy of expanding the store network. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended, the Group opened 11 new stores and acquired 1 store through the conversion of a business into a subsidiary, increasing its store count by a total of 12 stores, including 1 retail outlet. After closing 3 stores, including 1 retail outlet, the Group had 705 stores.」
The Group increased its store count by 12 through new openings and the conversion of a business into a subsidiary in the first quarter, and closed 3 stores, resulting in a total of 705 stores. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「While opening 18 new stores, acquiring 14 stores through business transfers and acquiring 111 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, for a total of 143 stores, the Group closed 10 stores, including 3 retail outlets. As a result, the Group had 696 stores.」
The Group added 143 stores and closed 10 stores during the fiscal year, resulting in a total of 696 stores. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended, sales from existing stores, new stores opened in the previous fiscal year and newly acquired subsidiaries contributed to steady performance. In terms of store openings, the Group opened 12 new stores, acquired 13 stores through business transfers and acquired 109 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, for a total of 134 stores, while closing 6 stores, including 3 retail outlets. As a result, the Group had 691 directly operated stores.」
During the nine months ended, the Group added 134 stores through new openings, business transfers and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries. After subtracting 6 store closures, the number of directly operated stores was 691. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「While opening 5 new stores, acquiring 2 stores through business transfers and acquiring 22 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, for a total of 29 stores, the Group closed 5 stores, including 3 retail outlets. As a result, the Group had 587 directly operated stores.」
During the six months ended, the Group added 29 stores through new openings, business transfers and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries. After subtracting 5 store closures, the number of directly operated stores was 587. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「While opening 2 new stores, acquiring 2 stores through business transfers and acquiring 7 stores through the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, for a total of 11 stores, the Group closed 5 stores, including 3 retail outlets. As a result, the Group had 569 directly operated stores.」
The Group added a total of 11 stores in the first quarter through new openings, business transfers and the conversion of businesses into subsidiaries, advancing its store expansion. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group intends to continue expanding its store network, including through acquisitions.」
Policy of expanding the store network through M&A and securing new opportunities.