The Region’s Leading SIM-Free Retailer
First written in FY2016. 2 of 6 entries say "Softened", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2020.
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- FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「We determined that sales of HUAWEI products had become difficult due to factors including tighter US import restrictions on HUAWEI, and therefore restrained procurement and sales of those products, resulting in lower revenue. As a result, revenue from the SIM-free products segment was ¥11.912 million, down 65.7% year on year.」
Contrary to the policy of expanding sales in the SIM-free products segment, the company restrained procurement and sales of HUAWEI products, resulting in a 65.7% year-on-year decline in revenue. The goal of becoming the leading local retailer was not explicitly stated this time. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales have also remained strong, supported by an expanded selection of tablet devices, including iPads, and SIM-free smartphones.」
The company says that expanding its selection of SIM-free smartphones contributed to strong sales in its online retail business. The goal of becoming the leading local retailer itself has not been explicitly stated. - FY2018Sales expansion measures coexist with declining revenueAnnual report
「We are also strengthening sales of low-cost smartphones. We began carrying Mineo, which is popular in the market. In addition, some stores in Shizuoka Prefecture became exclusive retailers for Shizuoka Shimbun’s low-cost smartphone service “@S (At S) Mobile,” which we are developing as a joint venture with Shizuoka Shimbun. We are also working to strengthen smartphone sales and support, including iPhone repairs.」
The company began carrying Mineo, became an exclusive retailer for @S Mobile, and moved to strengthen sales and support, including iPhone repairs. Meanwhile, revenue from SIM-free products declined 23.5% year on year, indicating that expansion measures coexisted with deteriorating results. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, beginning 1 July, we started selling “At S Mobile (low-cost smartphones),” a service provided by Shizuoka Shimbun, as the only retailer handling the service in Shizuoka Prefecture. Going forward, we will also work to strengthen sales of the increasingly popular low-cost smartphones.」
The company began selling low-cost smartphones as the only retailer handling them in Shizuoka Prefecture and is moving to strengthen sales. The goal of becoming the leading local retailer itself has not been explicitly stated. - FY2017SoftenedAnnual report
「In the SIM-free products segment, as penetration has increased, competing retailers and online stores have expanded their offerings, intensifying price competition. To differentiate ourselves, we are adding support services and strengthening our product lineup, and we expect further improvements going forward.」
The emphasis has shifted from explicitly targeting the leading local retailer position to differentiating through additional support services and a stronger product lineup, with expectations for further improvement. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Revenue in the SIM-free products segment has grown rapidly as awareness and interest have increased. We are working toward becoming the leading local retailer in this field by expanding our selection of manufacturers and products.」
The company has stated a policy of aiming to become the leading local retailer by expanding the number of manufacturers and products it carries.