Strengthening product planning focused on safety and security
First written in FY2016. 5 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Household goods sales and profit declined as higher prices discouraged purchasesAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some standard products, including cleaning-related products and household daily necessities such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, remained firm, while seasonal products such as repellents sold well. However, overall sales were sluggish due in part to consumers holding back on purchases amid higher prices, and the challenging business environment continued. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥726.685 million, down 9.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥49.670 million, down 33.8%.」
Although some standard products and seasonal products remained firm or sold well, the daily necessities business as a whole reported a 9.1% decline in revenue and a 33.8% decline in segment profit due to consumers holding back on purchases amid higher prices. - 2026-05-28RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Using a supply chain centered on Japan, we will strengthen product planning based on the themes of safety and security and expand our sales channels.」
The Company reconfirmed its policy of product planning focused on safety and security and expanding sales channels. - FY2026-H1Some products remained firm, but the daily necessities business reported lower revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some standard products, including cleaning-related products and household daily necessities such as washing-machine tub cleaners and deodorants for specific applications, as well as seasonal products such as repellents, remained firm. Overall, however, the business environment remained challenging due to higher purchase prices caused by the weaker yen and higher raw-material costs, as well as higher logistics costs. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the current interim consolidated accounting period was ¥390.657 million, down 6.1% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, and segment profit was ¥28.332 million, down 39.4%.」
Although some standard products and seasonal products such as repellents remained firm, the daily necessities business continued to be affected by the weaker yen, higher raw-material costs and rising logistics expenses, resulting in a 6.1% decline in revenue and a 39.4% decline in segment profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the business environment remained challenging due to higher purchase prices caused by the weaker yen and higher raw-material costs, as well as higher logistics costs, some standard cleaning-related products and household daily necessities, including washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, remained firm. Seasonal products such as repellents and disaster-preparedness goods also sold well. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the current interim consolidated accounting period was ¥416.138 million, up 8.0% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, and segment profit was ¥46.721 million, up 11.5%.」
Despite the challenging cost environment, seasonal products such as repellents and disaster-preparedness goods sold well in addition to some standard products, resulting in an 8.0% year-on-year increase in revenue and an 11.5% increase in segment profit in the daily necessities business. The business shifted from the lower-revenue, lower-profit trend seen through the previous fiscal year to higher revenue and higher profit in the first half. - FY2024Full-year revenue and profit declined in the daily necessities businessAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some standard products, including cleaning-related products and household daily necessities such as detergents and deodorants for specific applications, remained firm. Overall sales, however, were sluggish as consumers held back on purchases amid rising prices. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥750.323 million, down 9.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥76.293 million, down 12.4%.」
Although some standard products remained firm, the daily necessities business as a whole reported lower revenue and lower profit due to consumers holding back on purchases amid rising prices. - FY2024-Q3Lower revenue and lower profit continued through the first three quartersAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some cleaning-related products and household daily necessities, including washing-machine tub cleaners and deodorants for specific applications, remained firm. However, overall sales were sluggish due to higher purchase prices for imported products resulting from the weaker yen and higher raw-material costs, as well as consumers holding back on purchases amid rising prices. The challenging business environment therefore continued. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the first three quarters of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥574.269 million, down 10.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥67.159 million, down 8.2%.」
Although some products remained firm, higher purchase prices for imported products due to the weaker yen and higher raw-material costs, together with consumers holding back on purchases amid inflation, resulted in a 10.3% decline in revenue and an 8.2% decline in segment profit in the daily necessities business. - FY2024-Q2Continued weakness in the daily necessities businessAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some cleaning-related products and household daily necessities, including washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, remained firm. Overall sales, however, remained sluggish, while the business environment continued to be challenging due to higher purchase prices for imported products resulting from the weaker yen. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥385.188 million, down 8.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥41.898 million, down 7.9%.」
Although some products sold well, overall sales in the daily necessities business remained sluggish, and purchase prices for imported products continued to rise due to the weaker yen. For the first half, revenue declined 8.7% and segment profit declined 7.9%. - FY2024-Q1Lower revenue and lower profit due to weak orders through both sales channelsAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some cleaning-related products and household daily necessities, including washing-machine tub cleaners and deodorants for specific applications, remained firm. However, overall sales were sluggish, with orders weak through both the consumer-cooperative and mass-retailer channels, and the challenging business environment persisted. As a result, revenue from the daily necessities business for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥191.815 million, down 9.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥20.694 million, down 9.1%.」
Although some cleaning-related products and household daily necessities remained firm, orders were weak through both the consumer-cooperative and mass-retailer channels, resulting in a 9.5% decline in revenue and a 9.1% decline in segment profit in the daily necessities business. - FY2023Daily necessities business continues to report lower revenue and lower profit amid inflation and higher costsAnnual report
「In the daily necessities business, sales of some products handled through the mass-retailer channel, including COVID-19-related goods, remained firm, but overall sales were sluggish as consumers held back on purchases in response to rising prices. Profit was also affected by higher raw-material, packaging-material and logistics costs, resulting in a challenging business environment.」
Although some COVID-19-related products remained firm, the daily necessities business reported a 4.6% decline in revenue and a 24.3% decline in segment profit due to consumers holding back on purchases amid inflation and higher raw-material, packaging-material and logistics costs. - FY2023-Q3Sales and profit declined as higher prices discouraged purchases and costs roseAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although sales of some cleaning-related products and household goods, including use-specific deodorizers, remained firm, overall sales were sluggish due to reduced purchases following price increases. Profit was also significantly affected by higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other expenses. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥640,396 thousand, down 5.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥73,135 thousand, down 23.6% year on year.」
In addition to sluggish sales after demand for staying in disappeared, higher prices led consumers to defer purchases, while the impact of higher raw material and logistics costs increased. Sales in the household goods business declined 5.0% and segment profit declined 23.6%. - FY2023-Q2Sales and profit continued to decline as exceptional demand for staying in disappeared and the weaker yen and higher costs weighed on resultsAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although sales of some cleaning-related products and household goods, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, remained firm, overall sales were sluggish as the exceptional demand for staying in disappeared. The business environment was challenging, with soaring procurement prices for imported products due to the weaker yen, higher raw material prices, rising logistics costs and other factors weighing on profit. Against this backdrop, the company worked to renew existing products and acquire new customers. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥421,687 thousand, down 7.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥45,502 thousand, down 27.1% year on year.」
While the company worked to renew existing products and acquire new customers, the household goods business posted a 7.5% decline in sales and a 27.1% decline in segment profit due to the disappearance of exceptional demand for staying in, higher import prices caused by the weaker yen, and higher raw material and logistics costs. - FY2023-Q1Sluggish orders through both sales channels and rising costs in the household goods businessAnnual report
「In the household goods business, demand for staying in eased. Although sales of some cleaning-related products and household goods remained firm, overall orders were sluggish through both consumer cooperative and mass-retailer channels. On the profit front, higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other expenses pushed profit down. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥211,963 thousand, down 8.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥22,754 thousand, down 17.5% year on year.」
After demand for staying in eased, orders were sluggish through both consumer cooperative and mass-retailer channels, while higher raw material and logistics costs added pressure. Sales in the household goods business declined 8.7% and segment profit declined 17.5%. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although sales of some products handled through mass-retailer channels, including anti-fogging sheets for eyeglasses, remained strong, sales of cleaning-related products and household goods did not reach the exceptional levels seen in the previous year, when demand for staying in was strong. Profit was also affected by higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other expenses. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥870,655 thousand, down 5.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥115,127 thousand, down 19.2% year on year.」
Although some products sold through mass-retailer channels performed well, the household goods business posted lower sales and profit due to the end of demand for staying in and higher raw material and logistics costs. - FY2022-Q3Sales and profit continued to decline as demand for staying in ran its course and raw material prices roseAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although sales of some products handled through mass-retailer channels, including anti-fogging sheets for eyeglasses, remained strong, demand for staying in ran its course as restrictions on going out were eased, and sales of cleaning-related products and household goods handled by the business remained sluggish. The business was also affected by higher procurement prices resulting from rising raw material prices and other factors. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥674,302 thousand, down 6.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥95,745 thousand, down 20.4% year on year.」
While anti-fogging sheets for eyeglasses sold through mass-retailer channels performed well, the end of demand for staying in as restrictions on going out were eased, sluggish sales of cleaning products and household goods, and higher raw material prices resulted in sales in the household goods business declining 6.3% and segment profit declining 20.4%. - FY2022-Q2Sales and profit declined as demand for staying in ran its courseAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although sales of some products handled through mass-retailer channels, including anti-fogging sheets for eyeglasses, were strong, demand for staying in ran its course overall. Sales of cleaning products and household goods handled through consumer cooperative channels, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, did not reach the exceptional levels seen in the previous year. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥455,751 thousand, down 0.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥62,435 thousand, down 13.7% year on year.」
Although some products sold through mass-retailer channels performed well, the household goods business posted a 0.7% decline in sales and a 13.7% decline in segment profit due to the end of demand for staying in and the reaction to the previous year's demand for products sold through consumer cooperative channels. - FY2022-Q1Easing of demand for staying in and changes in the product and sales-channel mixAnnual report
「In the household goods business, although demand for staying in eased and orders through consumer cooperative channels declined, orders for cleaning products and household goods handled by the business, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and anti-fogging sheets for eyeglasses, remained strong through mass-retailer and other channels. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥232,103 thousand, up 2.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥27,577 thousand, down 21.6% year on year.」
While demand for staying in eased and orders through consumer cooperative channels declined, orders for cleaning products and household goods through mass-retailer channels were strong. Sales increased 2.7%, but segment profit declined 21.6%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the household goods business, the spread of COVID-19 caused major changes in consumer behavior. As people spent more time at home and demand for staying in increased, demand for cleaning products and household goods handled by the business, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, remained strong and grew substantially, particularly through consumer cooperative and mass-retailer channels. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥719,834 thousand, up 26.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥120,275 thousand, up 68.8% year on year.」
Demand for cleaning products and household goods, primarily through consumer cooperative and mass-retailer channels, grew substantially, with sales in the household goods business up 26.0% year on year and segment profit up 68.8%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the household goods business, the spread of COVID-19 caused major changes in consumer behavior, and demand for staying in provided a tailwind, keeping demand strong for disinfectant-related products and household goods handled by the business, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥459,088 thousand, up 19.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥72,338 thousand, up 49.4% year on year.」
Strong demand for disinfectant-related products and household goods continued into the first half, with sales in the household goods business up 19.1% year on year and segment profit up 49.4%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the household goods business, the spread of COVID-19 caused major changes in consumer behavior. As people spent more time at home and demand for staying in, demand increased for disinfectant-related products and household goods handled by the business, such as washing-machine tub cleaners and refrigerator deodorizers, resulting in higher orders. As a result, sales in the household goods business for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥225,985 thousand, up 28.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥35,176 thousand, up 93.0% year on year.」
Higher demand for disinfectant-related products and household goods increased orders, with sales in the household goods business up 28.8% year on year and segment profit up 93.0%. The figures demonstrate the business's ability to capture demand for products centered on safety and security. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The company aims to strengthen product planning focused on safety and security by using a supply chain centered in Japan.」
The company continues product planning for household goods that uses a Japan-centered supply chain and differentiates products through safety and security. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The company aims to strengthen product planning focused on safety and security by using a supply chain centered in Japan.」
The company continues its policy of strengthening product planning focused on safety and security by using a supply chain centered in Japan. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company aims to strengthen product planning focused on safety and security by using a supply chain centered in Japan.」
The company continues product planning for household goods that uses a Japan-centered supply chain and differentiates products through safety and security. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company aims to strengthen product planning focused on safety and security by using a supply chain centered in Japan.」
The company will strengthen product planning for household goods, using the existing domestic supply chain and differentiating its products through safety and security.