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New Store Openings and Expansion of the Store Network

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Store Network Expansion Through New Store Openings and Relocations or ExpansionsA theme 40 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 42 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 6 stores were closed due to scrap-and-build initiatives and the expiration of their contracts, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 1,708.」

    After opening 105 new stores and closing 6, the store network expanded to 1,708 stores at period-end.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 2 stores were closed due to scrap-and-build initiatives and the expiration of their contracts, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year to 1,640.」

    After opening 33 new stores and closing 2, the store network expanded to 1,640 stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 120 new stores were opened: 31 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. In addition, 1 store was closed through a scrap-and-build initiative, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 1,609.」

    After opening 120 new stores and closing 1, the store network expanded to 1,609 stores at period-end.
  5. 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.」

    After opening 57 new stores and closing 1, the store network expanded to 1,546 stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year.
  6. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 7 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 1,490.」

    After opening 139 new stores and closing 7, the store network expanded to 1,490 stores at period-end.
  7. FY2024-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 36 stores 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, for a total of 107 stores. We also closed 6 stores through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,459 at the end of the third quarter consolidated accounting period.」

    As a result of opening 107 new stores in 6 regions, including new market areas, and closing 6, the store network expanded to 1,459 stores at the end of the third quarter.
  8. 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.」

    After opening 72 new stores and closing 4, the store network expanded to 1,426 stores at the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending May 2024.
  9. FY2024-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 11 stores 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, for a total of 30 stores. We also closed 1 store through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,387 at the end of the first quarter consolidated accounting period.」

    As a result of opening 30 new stores and closing 1 during the first quarter, the store network expanded to 1,387 stores at period-end.
  10. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Under its store-opening strategy, the company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 118 new stores were opened: 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.」

    The company opened 118 new stores in 6 regions, including new market areas, expanding its store network to 1,358 stores.
  11. 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.」

    As a result of opening 71 new stores in 6 regions and closing 3, the store network expanded to 1,312 stores at the end of the third quarter.
  12. 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.」

    After opening 51 new stores and closing 3, the store network expanded to 1,292 stores at the end of the second quarter.
  13. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 21 new stores were opened: 4 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. In addition, 1 store was closed through a scrap-and-build initiative, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year to 1,264.」

    After opening 21 new stores and closing 1, the store network expanded to 1,264 stores at the end of the first quarter.
  14. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Under its store-opening strategy, the company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 120 new stores were opened: 38 in the Kanto region, 25 in the Chubu region, 15 in the Kansai region, 8 in the Chugoku region, 8 in the Shikoku region and 26 in the Kyushu region. In addition, 6 stores were closed, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 1,244.」

    After opening 120 new stores and closing 6, the store network expanded to 1,244 stores at period-end.
  15. 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.」

    After opening 66 new stores and closing 5, the store network expanded to 1,191 stores at the end of the third quarter.
  16. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, we newly opened 13 stores in the Kanto region, 4 in the Chubu region, 6 in the Kansai region, 3 in the Chugoku region, 4 in the Shikoku region and 14 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 44 stores. We also closed 2 stores, comprising 1 store damaged by the heavy rain front from 11 August 2021 to 19 August 2021 and 1 store through scrap-and-build. As a result, the number of stores was 1,172 at the end of the second quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

    After opening 44 new stores and closing 2, the store network expanded to 1,172 stores at the end of the second quarter.
  17. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 13 new stores were opened: 4 in the Kanto region, 1 in the Chubu region, 2 in the Kansai region and 6 in the Kyushu region. In addition, 1 store damaged by the heavy rains from 11 August to 19 August 2021 was closed. As a result, the number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year was 1,142.」

    As a result of opening 13 new stores and closing 1 damaged store, the number of stores at period-end was 1,142.
  18. FY2021AdvancedAnnual 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 18 stores 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, for a total of 78 stores. We also closed 2 stores with a high proportion of inbound demand and 4 stores through scrap-and-build, for a total of 6 closures. As a result, the number of stores was 1,130 at the end of the consolidated fiscal year.」

    After opening 78 new stores and closing 6, the store network expanded to 1,130 stores at period-end.
  19. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 42 new stores were opened: 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. In addition, 2 stores with high inbound-demand exposure and 1 store closed through a scrap-and-build initiative, for a total of 3 closures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year to 1,097.」

    After opening 42 new stores and closing 3, the store network expanded to 1,097 stores at the end of the third quarter.
  20. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 36 new stores were opened: 8 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. In addition, 2 stores with high inbound-demand exposure were closed, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year to 1,092.」

    After opening 36 new stores and closing 2, the store network expanded to 1,092 stores at the end of the second quarter.
  21. 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.」

    The store network expanded to 1,073 stores at the end of the first quarter after 15 new stores were opened.
  22. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 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. In addition, inbound demand slowed sharply due to travel restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so 8 stores with high inbound-demand exposure were closed. A further 7 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing total closures to 15. As a result, the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year was 1,058.」

    After opening 80 new stores and closing 15, the store network expanded to 1,058 stores at period-end.
  23. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 52 new stores were opened: 2 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. In addition, 4 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives and other measures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year to 1,041.」

    After opening 52 new stores and closing 4, the store network expanded to 1,041 stores at the end of the third quarter.
  24. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「With regard to our store-opening strategy, we continued opening stores in the Kyushu region, where the company was founded, 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 1 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 stores. We also closed 2 stores through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,032 at the end of the second quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

    After opening 41 new stores and closing 2, the store network expanded to 1,032 stores at period-end.
  25. FY2020-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 9 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 stores. We also closed 1 store through scrap-and-build, bringing the number of stores to 1,008 at the end of the first quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

    After opening 16 new stores and closing 1, the store network expanded to 1,008 stores at period-end.
  26. FY2019AdvancedAnnual 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, 15 in the Chubu region, 24 in the Kansai region, 19 in the Chugoku region, 6 in the Shikoku region and 26 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 93 stores. We also closed 12 stores through scrap-and-build and other measures, bringing the number of stores to 993 at the end of the consolidated fiscal year.」

    After opening 93 new stores and closing 12, the store network expanded to 993 stores at period-end. The Kanto region was added to the areas of expansion into new markets.
  27. 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.」

    As a result of opening 59 new stores and closing 7, the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year was 964, and the company continued expanding its store network.
  28. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 46 new stores were opened: 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. In addition, 5 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year to 953.」

    As a result of opening 46 new stores and closing 5, the number of stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year was 953.
  29. 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.」

    As a result of opening 16 new stores and closing 3, the number of stores at period-end was 925, and the company continued expanding its store network.
  30. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 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. In addition, 10 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives and other measures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 912.」

    As a result of opening 95 new stores and closing 10, the number of stores at period-end was 912.
  31. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, 58 new stores were opened: 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. In addition, 8 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives and other measures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year to 877.」

    As a result of opening 58 new stores and closing 8, the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year was 877.
  32. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 6 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first six months of the fiscal year to 862.」

    During the first six months of the fiscal year, 41 new stores were opened and 6 were closed, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 862.
  33. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 10 new stores were opened: 2 in the Kansai region, 2 in the Chugoku region and 6 in the Kyushu region. In addition, 3 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year to 834.」

    As a result of opening 10 new stores and closing 3, the number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year was 834.
  34. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 96 new stores were opened: 4 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. In addition, 7 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 827.」

    As a result of opening 96 new stores and closing 7, the number of stores at period-end was 827.
  35. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening new stores one after another, accepting temporary declines in profitability due to cannibalization among its own stores. At the same time, it worked to expand its store network into new market areas. As a result, 58 new stores were opened: 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. In addition, 5 stores were closed through scrap-and-build initiatives and other measures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year to 791.」

    As a result of opening 58 new stores and closing 5, the number of stores at the end of the first nine months of the fiscal year was 791.
  36. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 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, 1 new store was opened in the Chubu region, 4 in the Kansai region, 11 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 20 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 41 new stores. We also closed 4 stores through a scrap-and-build program, bringing the number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated cumulative period to 775.」

    During the first six months of the fiscal year, 41 stores were newly opened and 4 were closed, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 775. The company also continued expanding its store network into new market areas.
  37. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, 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, 1 new store was opened in the Chubu region, 4 in the Kansai region, 11 in the Chugoku region, 5 in the Shikoku region and 20 in the Kyushu region, for a total of 41 new stores. We also closed 4 stores through a scrap-and-build program, bringing the number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated cumulative period to 775.」

    During the first quarter, 12 new stores were opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the number of stores at the end of the period to 749. The company also continues to expand its store network into new market areas.
  38. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「We continued opening new stores one after another, without concern for 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 trading areas. As a result, we opened 4 stores in Chubu, 16 in Kansai, 20 in Chugoku, 9 in Shikoku and 40 in Kyushu, for a total of 89 new stores.」

    The company opened 89 new stores during the fiscal year, bringing the year-end total to 738 stores. The company also indicates that it accepts temporary internal cannibalization caused by new openings.
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