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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company will select and concentrate its business portfolio by transferring the Kyo Taru business to an external party, while continuing to open approximately 120 stores per year overseas and approximately 25 stores per year in Japan. It aims to grow through investment in overseas businesses centered on mainland China, development of the North American market, and strengthening its management base, supply chain and digital talent.