Closing Unprofitable Stores
First written in FY2017-Q1. 30 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 4 of 36 companies on the "Worse" side.
28 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 2 stores were closed during the interim consolidated accounting period. At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, there were 7 METHOD stores and 3 流儀圧搾 stores, for a total of 10 stores.」
As part of its store-closure and streamlining efforts, Enshin closed 2 stores during the interim period, bringing its period-end total to 10 stores. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened or closed during the interim consolidated accounting period. At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, there were 11 METHOD stores, 4 流儀圧搾 stores and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 16 stores.」
Enshin made no store openings or closures and maintained a network of 16 stores. Meanwhile, closures are progressing at SPIC and チチカカ across the group. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 13 stores were closed during the consolidated fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 11 METHOD stores, 4 流儀圧搾 stores and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 16 stores.」
A total of 13 unprofitable stores were closed during the year, advancing the streamlining of the Select business's store network. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 4 stores were closed during the interim consolidated accounting period. At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, there were 14 METHOD stores, 9 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 25 stores.」
The First Division closed 4 stores, bringing the period-end total to 25 stores. Store-network streamlining through closures is progressing in concrete terms. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 10 stores were closed during the consolidated fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 33 チチカカ stores and 1 outlet store, for a total of 34 stores.」
チチカカ opened no stores and closed 10, advancing the annual streamlining of its store network through store closures. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 2 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. At the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 17 METHOD stores, 9 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 29 stores.」
As part of the closure of unprofitable stores and store-network streamlining, 2 stores in the First Division, 1 store in the Second Division and 9 チチカカ stores were closed. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 6 stores were closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. At the end of the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 37 チチカカ stores and 1 outlet store, for a total of 38 stores.」
チチカカ opened no stores and closed 6, making concrete progress in closing unprofitable stores and streamlining its store network. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「No stores were opened and 5 stores were closed during the consolidated fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 18 METHOD stores, 10 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 31 stores.」
The First Division opened no stores and closed 5, bringing the period-end total to 31 stores. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 4 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. At the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 18 METHOD stores, 11 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 32 stores.」
No stores were opened and 4 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period, marking concrete progress in the closure and streamlining of the First Division's stores. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 2 stores were closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. At the end of the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 14 TORNADO MART stores, 5 TORNADO MART WORLD stores, 8 HIGH STREET stores, 1 BLUE TORNADO store and 1 TORNADO MART OUTLET store, for a total of 29 stores.」
The Second Division opened 1 store and closed 2, bringing its period-end total to 29 stores. Closures were also carried out in the First Division and at チチカカ. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 2 stores were closed during the consolidated fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 20 METHOD stores, 13 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 36 stores. Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 23 stores were closed during the consolidated fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 15 TORNADO MART stores, 5 TORNADO MART WORLD stores, 8 HIGH STREET stores, 1 BLUE TORNADO store and 1 TORNADO MART OUTLET store, for a total of 30 stores.」
Annual store closures totaled 2 at シーズメン and 23 at スピックインターナショナル, making the closures and store-network streamlining of the consolidated group more concrete. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 1 store was closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. At the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 20 METHOD stores, 14 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 37 stores. Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 18 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. During the third-quarter accounting period, there were 17 TORNADO MART stores, 5 TORNADO MART WORLD stores, 10 HIGH STREET stores, 1 BLUE TORNADO store and 2 TORNADO MART OUTLET stores, for a total of 35 stores.」
During the cumulative quarter, シーズメン closed 1 store and スピックインターナショナル closed 18, providing concrete evidence of store closures and network streamlining. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, no stores were opened and 1 store was closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. At the end of the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 20 METHOD stores, 14 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 37 stores. Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 17 stores were closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. During the second-quarter accounting period, there were 17 TORNADO MART stores, 6 TORNADO MART WORLD stores, 10 HIGH STREET stores, 1 BLUE TORNADO store and 2 TORNADO MART OUTLET stores, for a total of 36 stores.」
The store-streamlining results show that シーズメン closed 1 store and スピックインターナショナル closed 17 stores. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 4 stores were closed during the cumulative first-quarter period. During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 24 TORNADO MART stores, 8 TORNADO MART WORLD stores, 12 HIGH STREET stores, 1 DA-NA Vie store, 1 BLUE TORNADO store and 3 TORNADO MART OUTLET stores, for a total of 49 stores.」
スピックインターナショナル opened 1 store and closed 4 during the cumulative first-quarter period. Specific opening and closure results are disclosed for the store network of the company newly included in the consolidated group. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 5 stores were closed during the fiscal year. At fiscal year-end, there were 21 METHOD stores, 14 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 38 stores.」
The specific annual store-streamlining results show 1 store opened, 5 stores closed and 38 stores at period-end. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 4 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. At the end of the third-quarter accounting period, there were 21 METHOD stores, 15 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store, 1 G-LAND store and 1 FACETASM store, for a total of 39 stores.」
The specific store-streamlining results show 1 store opened, 4 stores closed and 39 stores at period-end. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened no stores and closed 2 stores during the six months ended the second quarter, leaving 22 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 40 stores at the end of the second quarter.」
As part of the closure of unprofitable stores and the streamlining of the store network, 2 stores were closed during the cumulative second-quarter period, bringing the period-end total to 40 stores. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened no stores and closed 1 store during the three months ended the first quarter, leaving 23 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 41 stores at the end of the first quarter.」
As part of its store-expansion activities, no stores were opened and 1 store was closed during the cumulative first-quarter period, bringing the period-end total to 41 stores. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened 5 stores and closed 3 stores during the fiscal year, leaving 24 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 42 stores at the end of the fiscal year.」
The annual store-opening and closure results were finalized at 5 stores opened, 3 stores closed and 42 stores at period-end. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened 5 stores and closed 3 stores during the nine months ended the third quarter, leaving 24 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 42 stores at the end of the third quarter.」
As part of its store-expansion activities, 5 stores were opened and 3 stores were closed, bringing the period-end total to 42 stores. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened 2 stores and closed 3 stores during the six months ended the second quarter, leaving 21 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 39 stores at the end of the second quarter.」
As part of its store-expansion activities, 2 stores were opened and 3 stores were closed, bringing the period-end total to 39 stores. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened 2 stores and closed 2 stores during the three months ended the first quarter, leaving 21 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, which was an outlet store, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 40 stores at the end of the first quarter.」
The store-expansion results show that 2 stores were opened and 2 stores were closed during the cumulative first-quarter period, leaving 40 stores at period-end. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, the company opened 2 stores and closed 5 stores during the fiscal year, leaving 21 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, which was an outlet store, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 40 stores at the end of the fiscal year.」
The annual store-expansion results show 2 stores opened and 5 stores closed, confirming the streamlining of the store network and the opening of a G-LAND store. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, 1 store was opened and 2 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. At the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 23 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, an outlet store, 1 AGIT POINT store and 1 G-LAND store, for a total of 42 stores.」
During the cumulative third-quarter period, 1 store was opened and 2 stores were closed. The period-end total was 42 stores, including G-LAND. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「No stores were opened and 1 store was closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. At the end of the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, there were 24 METHOD stores, 16 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, an outlet store, and 1 AGIT POINT store, for a total of 42 stores.」
As part of the store-closure measures, 1 store was closed during the cumulative second-quarter period, bringing the period-end total to 42 stores. No stores were opened. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of the store closures described above, the number of stores closed during the full fiscal year was 10, leaving 24 METHOD stores, 17 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, which was an outlet store, and 1 AGIT POINT store, for a total of 43 stores at the end of the fiscal year.」
A total of 10 stores were closed during the fiscal year, reducing the period-end total from the previous fiscal year-end to 43 stores. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under its store strategy, the company restrained store openings, closed 3 stores and focused on strengthening existing stores during the nine months ended the third quarter. As a result, at the end of the third quarter, it had 29 METHOD stores, 18 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, which was an outlet store, and 2 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 50 stores.」
As part of measures to close unprofitable stores, 3 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period, bringing the period-end total to 50 stores. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under its store strategy, the company restrained store openings, closed 1 store and focused on strengthening existing stores during the six months ended the second quarter. As a result, at the end of the second quarter, it had 30 METHOD stores, 19 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, which was an outlet store, and 2 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 52 stores.」
During the cumulative second-quarter period, 1 store was closed, reducing the period-end total from 53 stores at the end of the previous fiscal year to 52 stores. - FY2018-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Regarding store strategy, the company restrained store openings and closures during the cumulative first-quarter period and focused on strengthening existing stores. As a result, at the end of the first-quarter accounting period, there were 30 METHOD stores, 20 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, an outlet store, and 2 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 53 stores.」
Following the store closures, the policy shifted during the cumulative first-quarter period toward restraining store openings and closures, and the period-end store count was 53. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, 6 METHOD stores, 10 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, an outlet store, 1 誓文払い store, an outlet store, and 2 AGIT POINT stores were closed, for a total of 20 stores. As a result, at fiscal year-end, there were 30 METHOD stores, 20 流儀圧搾 stores, 1 METHOD COMFORT store, an outlet store, and 2 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 53 stores.」
A total of 20 stores were closed during the fiscal year, bringing the period-end total to 53 stores. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, 1 METHOD store, 5 流儀圧搾 stores and 1 誓文払い store, an outlet store, were closed, for a total of 7 stores. As a result, at the end of the third-quarter accounting period, there were 35 METHOD stores, 25 流儀圧搾 stores, 2 METHOD COMFORT stores, outlet stores, and 4 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 66 stores.」
The closure results and period-end store count were repeated from the previous quarter, with no increase in the number of new closures disclosed. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter period, 1 METHOD store, 5 流儀圧搾 stores and 1 誓文払い store, an outlet store, were closed, for a total of 7 stores. As a result, at the end of the second-quarter accounting period, there were 35 METHOD stores, 25 流儀圧搾 stores, 2 METHOD COMFORT stores, outlet stores, and 4 AGIT POINT stores, for a total of 66 stores.」
Store closures increased from 5 in the previous quarter to 7 during the cumulative second-quarter period, bringing the period-end total to 66 stores. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first-quarter period, 1 METHOD store, 3 流儀圧搾 stores and 1 誓文払い store, an outlet store, were closed, for a total of 5 stores.」
The company closed 5 stores during the cumulative quarter, with the specific actions disclosed.