Expansion of Operating Areas and Dominant Store Openings
First written in FY2016. 10 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Going forward, while continuing to strengthen existing stores, we will work to secure and train the personnel required to open new stores in preparation for expanding our operating areas in the next stage of growth.」
As of the date of filing, the operating network comprises 17 municipalities and 19 stores. The company reconfirms its policy of strengthening existing stores and securing and training personnel without rushing to open new stores, in preparation for expansion in the next stage of growth. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「As strengthening the sales force is expected to improve our sales capabilities, we also expect to incur expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores for the real estate trading business after the Third Medium-Term Management Plan.」
The company reconfirms its existing policy of expanding operating bases by opening and relocating stores after strengthening the sales force and after the Third Medium-Term Management Plan. No new store-opening results are indicated. - FY2025Reorganization of Operating Bases Through Store ConsolidationAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in addition to stepping up the collection of real estate information following the aforementioned deregulation of brokerage fees, on 1 March 2025 we consolidated the Kitakyushu Kokura store in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, into the nearby Kitakyushu Moji store in Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, to promote information sharing among sales personnel and reduce expenses.」
The Kitakyushu Kokura store was consolidated into the Kitakyushu Moji store, reducing the operating network to 19 stores. Compared with previous expansion through new store openings, efficiency improvements and reorganization through the consolidation of operating bases have progressed. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「Going forward, during the period of the Third Medium-Term Management Plan, we will refrain from opening new stores and work to secure and train the personnel required to establish a foundation for expanding our operating areas in the next stage of growth.」
While maintaining its direction of expanding operating areas, the company changed its policy during the period of the Third Medium-Term Management Plan to refrain from opening new stores and prioritize securing and training personnel. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in addition to opening the Itoshima store in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in July 2023, we introduced a new customer management system for the real estate trading business to improve operational efficiency and focused on our core real estate trading business.」
The company continues to mention the opening of the Itoshima store and the introduction of the customer management system from the previous quarter, but no new store-opening results are indicated. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in addition to opening the Itoshima store in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in July 2023, the first store opened in 4 years, we introduced a new customer management system for the real estate trading business and focused on our core real estate trading business.」
In July 2023, we opened the Itoshima store, the first store opening in 4 years, expanding our operating network. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The enhancement of our sales force is expected to improve our sales capabilities, and we also expect to incur expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores for the real estate trading business.」
The company reconfirms its existing policy of expanding its operating bases by opening and relocating stores after strengthening the sales force. No new store-opening results or specific changes to targets have been indicated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of filing, we operate 20 stores in 17 municipalities across Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Oita, Saga and Kumamoto prefectures.」
The operating network expanded from the previously stated 16 municipalities and 19 stores to 17 municipalities and 20 stores as of the date of filing. The company history also states that the Itoshima store opened in July 2023. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, we actively obtained information on properties for sale, including used homes serving as the basis of our real estate trading business, and expanded the target operating area to surrounding regions.」
We stepped up efforts to obtain information on used homes and other properties for sale, expanded our operating area into areas surrounding the existing region, and proceeded to expand our operating area. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We operate 19 stores in 16 municipalities across Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Oita, Saga and Kumamoto prefectures.」
The operating network comprises 16 municipalities and 19 stores, and the policy of opening dominant stores around existing locations has been maintained. No new store-opening results are stated. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We also expect to incur expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores for the real estate trading business in the future.」
Future expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores are anticipated. The direction of the operating-base rollout continues, but no new store-opening results or changes to targets have been indicated. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in July 2021 we relocated the Fukuoka Minami store in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture, to a location near the highly accessible Nishitetsu Kasugabaru Station and renamed it the Kasugabaru Station East Exit store, also actively recruiting employees for the real estate trading business, thereby strengthening our core real estate trading business.」
In July 2021, we relocated the Fukuoka Minami store to a location near Nishitetsu Kasugabaru Station and reorganized and strengthened the operating base as the Kasugabaru Station East Exit store. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Going forward, we also expect to incur expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores for the real estate trading business.」
Future expenditures associated with opening and relocating stores are anticipated. The direction of the operating-base rollout is stated, but there are no new store-opening results or specific changes to targets. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「We have expanded our operating areas by opening new stores in areas adjoining existing stores under a dominant-store strategy. However, to better meet customer needs in our existing operating areas, our top priority is to improve the volume and quality of information provided by existing stores and increase efficiency, while working to provide attentive customer service. We will consider future store openings after establishing a structure capable of implementing the dominant-store strategy.」
The focus shifted from expanding operating areas through new store openings to prioritizing the volume and quality of information and efficiency at existing stores. Future store openings will be considered after the necessary structure is established, making the store-opening policy conditional. - FY2020-Q3Reorganization of Operating Bases Through Store ConsolidationAnnual report
「We worked to reduce expenses, including by consolidating the Onoda Sunpark store into the nearby Ube store. However, increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, including taxes and dues, put pressure on profits.」
While expanding our store network, we reorganized our operating bases by consolidating the Onoda Sunpark store into the Ube store, with the aim of reducing expenses. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen the acquisition of used homes, we conducted active advertising and promotional activities and, in August 2019, opened the Kamikumamoto Station store in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the first store in Kumamoto Prefecture, among other initiatives, and focused on our core proprietary real estate trading business.」
In August 2019, we opened the Kamikumamoto Station store, the first store in Kumamoto Prefecture, making concrete progress in expanding our operating areas. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「However, the labor shortage in Japan has shown no improvement, making it difficult to achieve our target of a 100-person sales force during the period of the First Medium-Term Management Plan. In addition, because it has become difficult to achieve the target of opening at least 2 stores each fiscal year due to shortfalls against our staffing plan and other factors, we decided to revise the First Medium-Term Management Plan.」
Although the policy of expanding operating areas under a dominant-store strategy has been maintained, the company explained that achieving the target of opening at least 2 stores each fiscal year would be difficult because of staffing shortages and shortfalls against the staffing plan, and revised its medium-term management plan. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in February 2019 we opened the Hofu store in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, our 20th store and 7th store in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and focused on our real estate trading business, particularly our proprietary real estate trading business.」
In February 2019, we opened the Hofu store, our 20th store and 7th store in Yamaguchi Prefecture, making concrete progress in expanding our operating bases under a dominant-store strategy. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in October 2018 we relocated our Hiroshima store to a more convenient location near JR Hiroshima Station and renamed it the Hiroshima Station-front store in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, thereby strengthening our core real estate trading business.」
In October 2018, we relocated the Hiroshima store to a location near JR Hiroshima Station and strengthened the operating base as the Hiroshima Station-front store. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In February 2018, we opened the Kanda store in Kanda, Kyoto District, Fukuoka Prefecture, among other initiatives, and focused on our core real estate trading business.」
We continue to expand our store network under a dominant-store strategy, including the opening of the Kanda store. As there were no new store openings since the previous quarter, this confirms the direction of the strategy. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in February 2018 we opened the Kanda store in Kanda, Kyoto District, Fukuoka Prefecture, our 19th store and 10th store in Fukuoka Prefecture, and focused on our real estate trading business, particularly our proprietary real estate trading business.」
In February 2018, we opened the Kanda store, our 19th store and 10th store in Fukuoka Prefecture, thereby making concrete progress in expanding our operating areas. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We strengthened our selection of used homes and other properties by actively acquiring properties in areas surrounding our existing operating areas.」
We continue to acquire properties in areas surrounding our existing operating areas, with no material change in our direction of expanding operating areas. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in addition to opening the Fukuoka Branch in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in June 2016, we opened the Iizuka store in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in April 2017, and focused on our core real estate trading business.」
Following the opening of the Fukuoka Branch, the Iizuka store was opened in April 2017. The expansion of operating areas is being pursued through the establishment of specific locations. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To overcome this challenge, we aim to expand our operating areas by opening new stores in areas adjoining existing stores under a dominant-store strategy.」
Market research, more detailed store-opening plans, standardization of operations, and securing and training personnel are cited as measures for opening new stores.