Changes in Customer Traffic and Demand for Seasonal Products Due to Adverse Weather

「The number of customers declined due to the impact of extremely hot weather.」

「Amid a market environment in which soaring raw material prices, the progression toward two-season weather patterns due to global warming, and growing demand related to disaster preparedness and crime prevention have become increasingly evident, new housing starts in the Materials and Professional Products business remained sluggish due to rising construction costs and a shortage of skilled workers.」

「Meanwhile, weather changes, including prolonged rain during busy periods such as the Obon holiday season, the delayed decline in winter temperatures, and snowfall, affected customer traffic and sales of seasonal products.」

「Meanwhile, weather changes, including prolonged rain during busy periods such as the Obon holiday season, the delayed decline in winter temperatures, and snowfall, affected customer traffic and sales of seasonal products.」

「The rapid spread of COVID-19 and weather changes, including prolonged rain during busy periods such as the Obon holiday season and rising winter temperatures, affected customer traffic and sales of seasonal products.」

「The rapid spread of COVID-19 and adverse weather during busy periods such as the Obon holiday season affected customer traffic and sales of seasonal products.」

「To address these risks, we maintain fire and earthquake insurance against the risk of losses from natural disasters, have established a BCP manual setting out emergency response procedures, promptly establish a disaster response headquarters when an emergency occurs, and use safety confirmation services via smartphones and other devices to assess disaster conditions and confirm the safety of employees and their families.」

「Sales of daily necessities were strong for COVID-related products such as masks, disinfectant, toilet paper, and kitchen and dining supplies, reflecting measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, sales of beverages, alcohol, and some daily necessities remained weak due to the late end of the rainy season, the decline following front-loaded demand ahead of the previous year's consumption tax increase, and the loss of inbound tourism demand.」

「The impact of a warm winter reduced demand for winter tires, resulting in lower sales in the vehicle inspection and maintenance and tire divisions.」

「A power outage caused by Typhoon No. 15 resulted in 2 stores operating partially for 3 days. In addition, all stores were closed on 12 October as Typhoon No. 19 approached. However, the Housing-related category grew substantially because we responded flexibly to demand for restoration work and continued to address demand for countermeasures, restoration, and reconstruction following successive typhoons and heavy rain.」

「In the Home Center business, sales of seasonal products stagnated in July due to adverse weather, but sales of summer-related products grew amid the daily extreme heat after the rainy season ended. In addition, planned merchandise procurement enabled us to meet front-loaded demand ahead of the consumption tax increase, resulting in growth in the Household Goods division and other areas. Although two stores operated partially for 3 days due to Typhoon No. 15 in September, the Housing-related category grew substantially because we responded flexibly to demand for restoration work.」

「Although sales generally stagnated during the summer due to record heat, they remained firm thereafter, led by construction materials, particularly roofing materials, on demand for repairs following typhoon damage.」

「In the Home Center business, the full-scale operation of the renovated Home Center Chiba store and specialty stores for antiques and fashion accessories, tools, hardware and workwear, and pets contributed to sales. However, the Household Goods division faced intense competition from other industries, while the Garden Life division struggled significantly due to record summer heat and typhoons.」

「Overall, sales in the Home Center business declined from the previous fiscal year due to a substantial reduction in selling space resulting from temporary operations at the Home Center Chiba store since May 2017, its temporary closure since February 2018, the closure of JOYFUL-2 and reorganization of the tenant zone at the Chiyoda store, and a decline in customer traffic due to adverse weather conditions such as typhoons and snowfall.」

「Overall, sales in the Home Center business declined from the previous fiscal year due to a substantial reduction in selling space resulting from temporary operations at the Home Center Chiba store since May 2017, its temporary closure since February 2018, the closure of JOYFUL-2 and reorganization of the tenant zone at the Chiyoda store, and a decline in customer traffic due to adverse weather conditions such as typhoons and snowfall.」

「Highly seasonal product categories, including the Garden, Agrilife, and Home Interior divisions, struggled as customer traffic declined due to typhoons in the latter half of the quarter.」

「The Housing Materials and DIY division, which had benefited from demand related to typhoon damage in the previous year, also reported lower sales due to the subsequent decline in demand. Highly seasonal product categories, including the Garden and Home Interior divisions, struggled as a result of the prolonged rain in the first half of the first quarter and the easing of the summer heat.」

「The retail industry also faced a difficult operating environment, as personal consumption remained sluggish and customer traffic was held back by the effects of adverse weather conditions, including successive typhoons and prolonged rain.」

「The retail industry also faced a difficult operating environment, as personal consumption remained sluggish and customer traffic declined due to the effects of adverse weather conditions, including successive typhoons and prolonged rain.」

「Accordingly, adverse weather conditions such as cool summers, warm winters, and prolonged rain may cause significant fluctuations in customer traffic and demand for seasonal products, potentially affecting business results.」