Expansion of Sewn-Product Sales Leveraging Production in Indonesia and Bangladesh
First written in FY2016. 14 of 34 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
Tokai Senko K.K. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, women's apparel for select shops performed well, but sales of character-related goods were flat and resort wear sales were delayed. Net sales were ¥350 million, down 4.3% year on year and ¥15 million, while operating profit was ¥25 million, down 10.9% year on year and ¥3 million.」
Although women's apparel for select shops performed well, delayed resort wear sales and other factors resulted in lower revenue and operating profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, sales of women's apparel for select shops, practical apparel and character-related goods were flat, but increased orders for resort wear in Japan and overseas resulted in net sales of ¥194 million, up 24.5% year on year and ¥38 million, and operating profit of ¥18 million, up 67.6% year on year and ¥7 million.」
Orders for resort wear in Japan and overseas increased in the previously struggling sewn-products sales business, resulting in higher revenue and operating profit. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, women's apparel for select shops performed well, but sales of character-related goods declined. Net sales were ¥366 million, down 14.2% year on year and ¥60 million, while operating profit was ¥28 million, down 33.3% year on year and ¥14 million.」
Although women's apparel for select shops performed well, the decline in sales of character-related goods resulted in lower revenue and operating profit in the sewn-products sales business. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, women's apparel for select shops performed well, but sales of practical apparel and character-related goods declined. Net sales were ¥156 million, down 17.1% year on year and ¥32 million, while operating profit was ¥11 million, down 41.4% year on year and ¥7 million.」
Although women's apparel for select shops performed well, lower sales of practical apparel and character-related goods resulted in lower revenue and operating profit in the sewn-products sales business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, the easing of restrictions on activities increased sales of event-related products and sales to mass retailers. Net sales were ¥426 million, up 25.5% year on year and ¥86 million, while operating profit was ¥42 million, up 188.2% year on year and ¥27 million.」
Higher sales of event-related products and products sold to mass retailers resulted in higher revenue and operating profit in the sewn-products sales business. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, ongoing events increased sales of related products, while sales to mass retailers also increased. Net sales were ¥277 million, up 38.5% year on year and ¥76 million, while operating profit was ¥20 million, an increase of ¥20 million from the previous fiscal year, for which a year-on-year growth rate was not available.」
Higher sales of event-related products and products sold to mass retailers drove a 38.5% increase in revenue in the sewn-products sales business, which posted operating profit of ¥20 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, the resumption of various events increased sales of related products and products sold to mass retailers. Net sales were ¥188 million, up 38.5% year on year and ¥52 million, while operating profit was ¥18 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Higher sales of event-related products and products sold to mass retailers drove a 38.5% increase in revenue in the sewn-products sales business, which secured an operating profit. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, the resumption of various events following the easing of restrictions related to COVID-19 increased sales volumes for event-related products such as yukata and sewn products such as aprons. Net sales were ¥96 million, up 42.5% year on year and ¥28 million, while operating profit was ¥12 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Against the backdrop of resumed events, sales volumes for event-related products such as yukata and aprons increased, driving a 42.5% year-on-year increase in revenue and a swing to operating profitability. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, increased sales volumes for sewn products such as shirts, blouses and pajamas resulted in net sales of ¥340 million, up 62.9% year on year and ¥131 million, while operating profit was ¥14 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Increased sales volumes for shirts, blouses and pajamas resulted in a sharp increase in revenue and a swing from an operating loss to operating profit. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, increased sales volumes for sewn products such as shirts, blouses and pajamas resulted in net sales of ¥200 million, up 57.4% year on year and ¥72 million, while operating profit was ¥0 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥17 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Increased sales volumes for shirts, blouses and pajamas drove a 57.4% increase in revenue, while the operating loss narrowed to ¥0 million. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, increased sales volumes for sewn products such as shirts, blouses and pajamas resulted in net sales of ¥136 million, up 33.8% year on year and ¥34 million, while the operating loss was ¥0 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Increased sales volumes for shirts, blouses and pajamas drove a 33.8% increase in revenue, while the operating loss narrowed to ¥0 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, increased sales volumes for sewn products such as aprons and pajamas resulted in net sales of ¥68 million, up 44.9% year on year and ¥21 million, while the operating loss was ¥0 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Increased sales volumes for aprons and pajamas drove a 44.9% year-on-year increase in revenue, while the operating loss narrowed to ¥0 million. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, the company worked to sell photocatalytic masks and uniform masks treated for antibacterial and antiviral properties, but sales of event-related products, cloth and nonwoven masks, and overseas sewn products declined substantially following event cancellations in various regions. As a result, net sales were ¥208 million, down 64.9% year on year and ¥385 million, and the operating loss was ¥13 million, compared with operating profit of ¥16 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Although the company worked to sell antibacterial and antiviral products, the decline in sales of event-related products, masks and overseas sewn products resulted in a 64.9% decline in revenue and a swing to an operating loss. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business worked to sell photocatalytic and uniform masks, but the cancellation of events in various regions led to a substantial decline in sales of related products and cloth and nonwoven masks. As a result, net sales were ¥127 million, down 66.7% year on year and ¥254 million, and the operating loss was ¥17 million, compared with operating profit of ¥16 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company proposed and sold antibacterial products, the decline in sales of event-related products and cloth and nonwoven masks resulted in a 66.7% decline in revenue and a swing to an operating loss. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business worked to sell photocatalytic and uniform masks, but the cancellation of events in various regions led to a substantial decline in sales of related products, gauze masks and nonwoven masks. As a result, net sales were ¥101 million, down 70.6% year on year and ¥245 million, and the operating loss was ¥12 million, compared with operating profit of ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company worked to sell photocatalytic and uniform masks, the decline in sales of event-related products and masks resulted in a 70.6% decline in revenue and a swing to an operating loss. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business worked to sell photocatalytic masks with antibacterial and antiviral properties and uniform masks, but sales of event-related products and products for mass retailers remained sluggish, while sales of gauze and nonwoven masks declined. As a result, net sales were ¥46 million, down 84.1% year on year and ¥247 million, and the operating loss was ¥8 million, compared with operating profit of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company sold photocatalytic and uniform masks, the decline in sales of event-related products, products for mass retailers and masks resulted in a sharp decline in revenue and a swing to an operating loss. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, the company sold nonwoven and gauze masks to meet domestic demand for masks. It also focused on proposing and selling new products, including uniform masks using its processing technology and masks made from antibacterial and antiviral materials and skin-friendly gauze.」
In addition to selling nonwoven and gauze masks, the company proposed and sold uniform masks and new products using antibacterial and antiviral and gauze materials. Revenue rose 51.4% year on year, and the company swung from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥16 million. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, sales to mass retailers remained sluggish, but the company sold gauze and nonwoven masks, uniform masks, and masks made from antibacterial and antiviral materials. As a result, net sales were ¥347 million, up 83.9% year on year and ¥158 million, while operating profit was ¥25 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
As a result of focusing on mask sales and proposals, revenue rose 83.9% year on year and the company swung from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥25 million. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sewn-products sales business, sales to mass retailers remained sluggish, but mask sales were strong. Net sales were ¥294 million, up 249.0% year on year and ¥210 million, while operating profit was ¥22 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥6 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Despite sluggish sales to mass retailers, mask sales increased, with revenue rising 249.0% year on year and the company swinging from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥22 million. - FY2020Continued revenue decline; return to operating profitabilityAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business was affected by sluggish sales to mass retailers but worked to strengthen orders for uniforms and event-related products. Net sales were ¥511 million, down 18.1% year on year and ¥112 million, while operating profit was ¥15 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Although revenue continued to decline because of sluggish sales to mass retailers, the company strengthened orders for uniform and event-related products and swung from an operating loss to an operating profit. - FY2020-Q3Continued revenue decline; narrower operating lossAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business continued to see sluggish sales to mass retailers and worked to strengthen orders for uniforms and event-related products. Net sales were ¥252 million, down 40.6% year on year and ¥172 million, while the operating loss was ¥4 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company continued to strengthen orders for uniform and event-related products, sluggish sales to mass retailers resulted in a sharp decline in revenue. Meanwhile, the operating loss narrowed from ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥4 million. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business worked to strengthen orders for non-apparel items such as uniforms and event-related products, but sales to mass retailers fell sharply. Net sales were ¥188 million, down 43.3% year on year and ¥144 million, while the operating loss was ¥8 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company worked to strengthen orders for non-apparel items, the sharp drop in sales to mass retailers led to continued revenue declines and a wider operating loss. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business worked to strengthen orders for uniforms, event-related products and other items, but sales to mass retailers remained sluggish. Net sales were ¥84 million, down 48.1% year on year and ¥78 million, while the operating loss was ¥6 million, compared with operating profit of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company worked to strengthen orders for uniform and event-related products, the slump in sales to mass retailers resulted in a sharp decline in revenue and a swing to an operating loss. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥624 million, down 16.5% year on year and ¥123 million, while the operating loss was ¥2 million, compared with operating profit of ¥18 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Despite continuing a sales policy focused on profitability, full-year revenue declined and the company swung from an operating profit in the previous fiscal year to an operating loss. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-products sales business sought to shift to a profitability-focused sales policy by the end of the previous fiscal year and worked to expand orders for event-related products and non-apparel items, but struggled to bring in fall/winter products. Net sales were ¥424 million, down 6.9% year on year and ¥31 million, while the operating loss was ¥8 million, compared with operating profit of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company expanded orders for event-related and non-apparel products, it struggled to bring in fall/winter products, resulting in lower revenue and an operating loss. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business had shifted its sales policy toward prioritizing profitability by the end of the previous fiscal year and aimed to expand revenue, but orders were carried over into the second half. Revenue was ¥332 million, down 9.0% year on year, or ¥33 million, and operating profit was ¥0 million, down 95.9% year on year, or ¥16 million.」
Although the company continues to pursue a sales policy focused on profitability, revenue declined as orders were carried over into the second half, and operating profit fell to ¥0 million. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business had shifted its sales policy toward prioritizing profitability by the end of the previous fiscal year, but struggled to secure new orders. Revenue was ¥162 million, down 37.7% year on year, or ¥98 million, and operating profit was ¥3 million, down 52.5% year on year, or ¥3 million.」
The business continued to struggle to secure new orders after shifting its sales policy toward prioritizing profitability, resulting in lower revenue and profit, but remained profitable at the operating level. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business focused on selling products made through its vertically integrated production system in Indonesia and shifted its sales policy from prioritizing revenue to prioritizing profitability. Revenue declined to ¥455 million, down 58.7% year on year, or ¥648 million. In addition, expense reductions, including lower logistics costs, resulted in operating profit of ¥12 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥36 million in the same period of the previous year, returning the business to profitability.」
The business continued its policy of shifting toward profitability, centered on vertically integrated production in Indonesia, and maintained profitability through lower logistics and other costs despite a significant decline in revenue. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business focused on selling products made through its vertically integrated production system in Indonesia, fully shifted its sales policy from prioritizing revenue to prioritizing profitability, and reviewed all unprofitable transactions. Although revenue declined to ¥261 million, down 57.6% year on year, or ¥355 million, the initiatives above and lower logistics costs from import management resulted in operating profit of ¥7 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year, marking a return to profitability.」
The business fully shifted to sales that prioritize profitability over revenue scale, achieving an operating profit through a review of unprofitable transactions and lower logistics costs. - FY2017ReframedAnnual report
「Although the business was adversely affected by the relatively weaker yen, it shifted fully to sales capable of securing profitability from the second half onward. Revenue was ¥1,434 million, down 29.8% year on year, or ¥608 million, and the business posted an operating loss of ¥28 million, compared with operating profit of ¥38 million in the previous fiscal year.」
While continuing to strengthen sales centered on vertically integrated production in Indonesia, the business shifted its focus to sales that prioritize profitability over revenue scale and rebuilt its sales structure. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business generated revenue of ¥1,103 million, down 17.9% year on year, or ¥240 million, and posted an operating loss of ¥36 million, compared with operating profit of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year. The business strengthened sales by selling products manufactured through its vertically integrated production system in Indonesia and by launching sales of event-related products. However, performance was weak as sales plans among existing customers declined, production in Bangladesh was scaled back due to political instability and inconsistent quality, and the relatively weaker yen increased import costs and pressured profitability.」
Although the business continued strengthening sales and expanding into event-related products, the decline in revenue widened to 17.9% year on year and the operating loss increased to ¥36 million. Reduced production in Bangladesh and higher import costs due to yen depreciation pressured profitability. - FY2017-Q2Lower sales and operating lossAnnual report
「The sewn-product sales business generated revenue of ¥940 million, down 9.0% year on year, or ¥92 million, and posted an operating loss of ¥26 million, compared with operating profit of ¥20 million in the same period of the previous year. In addition to selling products made through its vertically integrated production system in Indonesia, the business strengthened sales by expanding its product range, including sales of new event-related products. However, performance was weak due to lower sales plans among existing customers resulting from declining retail sales, as well as the scaling back of local production in Bangladesh due to worsening security conditions.」
Although the business expanded its product range, including event-related products, declining retail sales and reduced production due to worsening security conditions in Bangladesh resulted in lower revenue and an operating loss. - FY2017-Q1Quarterly performance deteriorationAnnual report
「The business used its vertically integrated production system in Indonesia and production capacity in Bangladesh to expand the range of materials and products it handled and strengthen sales. However, sluggish retail sales resulted in lower revenue, and despite efforts to reduce expenses, the business posted an operating loss in the quarter.」
The business continued strengthening sales by using production in Indonesia and Bangladesh, but sluggish retail sales resulted in lower revenue and a shift to a quarterly operating loss. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The business expanded sales and returned to profitability by combining vertically integrated production in Indonesia with production in Bangladesh, increasing the range of materials and products it could handle while strengthening price competitiveness, and expanding sales to Japanese customers, including by developing new customers.」
The business is expanding its product range, price competitiveness and customer base by combining vertically integrated production in Indonesia with production in Bangladesh.