Achieving a Dominant Share in Western Japan
First written in FY2016. 34 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 105 new stores: 24 in the Kanto region, 23 in the Chubu region, 17 in the Kansai region, 7 in the Chugoku region, 9 in the Shikoku region and 25 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 105 new stores were opened in 6 regions, including the Kanto region, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 33 new stores: 7 in the Kanto region, 10 in the Chubu region, 5 in the Kansai region, 1 in the Chugoku region, 4 in the Shikoku region and 6 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 33 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening policy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 31 stores in the Kanto region, 27 in the Chubu region, 15 in the Kansai region, 11 in the Chugoku region, 10 in the Shikoku region and 26 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 120 stores. We also closed 1 store through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,609 at the end of the consolidated fiscal year.」
A total of 120 new stores were opened in 6 regions, including the Kanto region, as the company continued its expansion aimed at building a broad-area store network including western Japan and securing a share within defined market areas. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening policy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 13 stores in the Kanto region, 14 in the Chubu region, 7 in the Kansai region, 4 in the Chugoku region, 4 in the Shikoku region and 15 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 57 stores. We also closed 1 store through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,546 at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period.」
A total of 57 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 139 new stores: 50 in the Kanto region, 27 in the Chubu region, 15 in the Kansai region, 10 in the Chugoku region, 8 in the Shikoku region and 29 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 139 new stores were opened in 6 regions, including the Kanto region, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, we opened a total of 107 new stores: 36 in the Kanto region, 21 in the Chubu region, 10 in the Kansai region, 8 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 27 in the Kyushu region.」
The company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan, opening 107 new stores in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 24 stores in the Kanto region, 14 in the Chubu region, 6 in the Kansai region, 7 in the Chugoku region, 3 in the Shikoku region and 18 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 72 stores. We also closed 4 stores through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,426 at the end of the second quarter consolidated accounting period.」
A total of 72 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, we opened a total of 30 new stores: 11 in the Kanto region, 5 in the Chubu region, 3 in the Kansai region, 3 in the Chugoku region and 8 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 30 new stores were opened in the 5 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 118 new stores: 37 in the Kanto region, 26 in the Chubu region, 12 in the Kansai region, 12 in the Chugoku region, 8 in the Shikoku region and 23 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 118 new stores were opened in 6 regions, including western Japan, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area, including the Kanto region. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening policy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 21 stores in the Kanto region, 15 in the Chubu region, 7 in the Kansai region, 6 in the Chugoku region, 3 in the Shikoku region and 19 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 71 stores. We also closed 3 stores through scrap-and-build and other measures, bringing the number of stores to 1,312 at the end of the third quarter consolidated accounting period.」
A total of 71 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 16 stores in the Kanto region, 10 in the Chubu region, 2 in the Kansai region, 4 in the Chugoku region, 2 in the Shikoku region and 17 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 51 stores. We also closed 3 stores through scrap-and-build and other measures, bringing the number of stores to 1,292 at the end of the second quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 51 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broad area including western Japan. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 4 stores in the Kanto region, 4 in the Chubu region, 2 in the Kansai region, 4 in the Chugoku region and 7 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 21 stores.」
A total of 21 new stores were opened in multiple regions, including the Kanto region, as the company continues its broad-area expansion, including its existing store network centered on western Japan. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Going forward, while further refining this business model, we will focus on securing a high share within defined market areas in the consumables retail market.」
The company continues to pursue the objective of securing a high share within defined market areas, which has broadened from its previous focus on regional share in western Japan. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, we newly opened 19 stores in the Kanto region, 11 in the Chubu region, 9 in the Kansai region, 5 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 17 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 66 stores. We also closed 5 stores, bringing the number of stores to 1,191 at the end of the third quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 66 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas.」
A total of 44 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 13 new stores: 4 in the Kanto region, 1 in the Chubu region, 2 in the Kansai region and 6 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 13 new stores were opened in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai and Kyushu regions, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, we opened a total of 78 new stores: 18 in the Kanto region, 25 in the Chubu region, 13 in the Kansai region, 8 in the Chugoku region, 4 in the Shikoku region and 10 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 78 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continued to expand its store network beyond its previous concentration in western Japan. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 9 in the Kanto region, 15 in the Chubu region, 7 in the Kansai region, 5 in the Chugoku region, 2 in the Shikoku region and 4 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 42 stores. We also closed 2 stores with a high proportion of inbound demand and 1 store through scrap-and-build, for a total of 3 closures, bringing the number of stores to 1,097 at the end of the third quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 42 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, 8 new stores were opened in the Kanto region, 13 in the Chubu region, 7 in the Kansai region, 3 in the Chugoku region, 2 in the Shikoku region and 3 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 36 new stores.」
A total of 36 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 3 in the Kanto region, 6 in the Chubu region, 3 in the Kansai region, 1 in the Chugoku region, 1 in the Shikoku region and 1 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 15 stores, bringing the number of stores to 1,073 at the end of the first quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 15 new stores were opened in the 6 regions of Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu, as the company continues its broad-area expansion, including its existing store network centered on western Japan. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「A total of 80 new stores were opened: 6 in the Kanto region, 14 in the Chubu region, 29 in the Kansai region, 8 in the Chugoku region, 3 in the Shikoku region and 20 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 80 new stores were opened in 6 regions, including the Kanto region, further broadening the store network, which had previously been concentrated in western Japan. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, 2 new stores were opened in the Kanto region, 8 in the Chubu region, 21 in the Kansai region, 5 in the Chugoku region, 2 in the Shikoku region and 14 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 52 new stores.」
A total of 52 new stores were opened in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company continues to expand its store network across a broader area. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we continued opening stores in the Kyushu region, the company's founding base, without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, 1 new store was opened in the Kanto region, 6 in the Chubu region, 18 in the Kansai region, 2 in the Chugoku region, 2 in the Shikoku region and 12 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 41 new stores.」
A total of 41 new stores were opened in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company continues to expand its store network. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, 3 new stores were opened in the Chubu region, 9 in the Kansai region, 2 in the Chugoku region and 2 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 16 new stores.」
A total of 16 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「Going forward, while further refining this business model, we will focus on securing a high-density share within defined market areas in the consumables retail market.」
The stated objective has broadened from a regional focus on achieving an overwhelming share in western Japan to securing a high-density share within defined market areas, supported by a store network that includes the Kanto region. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 8 in the Chubu region, 15 in the Kansai region, 10 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 21 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 59 stores. We also closed 7 stores through scrap-and-build and other measures, bringing the number of stores to 964 at the end of the third quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 59 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 7 in the Chubu region, 13 in the Kansai region, 6 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 15 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 46 stores.」
A total of 46 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 4 in the Chubu region, 1 in the Kansai region, 2 in the Chugoku region, 1 in the Shikoku region and 8 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 16 stores. We also closed 3 stores through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 925 at the end of the first quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
A total of 16 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「A total of 95 new stores were opened: 11 in the Chubu region, 23 in the Kansai region, 19 in the Chugoku region, 9 in the Shikoku region and 33 in the Kyushu region.」
A total of 95 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 7 in the Chubu region, 11 in the Kansai region, 13 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 22 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 58 stores.」
A total of 58 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our store-opening strategy, we opened new stores one after another without hesitation about the temporary decline in profitability caused by cannibalization among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new market areas. As a result, 3 new stores were opened in the Chubu region, 9 in the Kansai region, 8 in the Chugoku region, 4 in the Shikoku region and 17 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 41 new stores.」
A total of 41 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 2 in the Kansai region, 2 in the Chugoku region and 6 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 10 stores.」
A total of 10 new stores were opened in the Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu regions, as the company continues to expand its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, 4 new stores were opened in the Chubu region, 22 in the Kansai region, 22 in the Chugoku region, 13 in the Shikoku region and 35 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 96 new stores.」
A total of 96 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company expanded its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened new stores one after another without hesitation about temporary declines in profitability caused by competition among our own stores. At the same time, we worked to expand our store network into new trading areas. As a result, the number of new stores opened was 2 in the Chubu region, 9 in the Kansai region, 16 in the Chugoku region, 6 in the Shikoku region and 25 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 58 stores.」
A total of 58 new stores were opened in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions, as the company continues to expand its store network, mainly in western Japan. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our near-term store-opening policy is to deepen our presence in Kyushu, our core market, while continuing to open stores in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku and Shikoku regions, with the aim of achieving a dominant share in western Japan.」
The company aims to expand its share in western Japan by deepening its Kyushu network and opening stores in the Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku and Shikoku regions.