Expansion of the Store Network and Information-Driven Entertainment Hubs
First written in FY2016-Q3. 5 of 12 entries say "Softened", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2020-Q1.
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- FY2020-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, sales at the Shibuya store, the flagship entertainment shop, and sales of cosmetics and miscellaneous goods from overseas new brands under business alliances remained firm. However, because the OPA Fukuoka and OPA Umeda stores were closed in the previous consolidated fiscal year and the Shibuya store was reopened after renovation in September, SBY segment revenue declined 20.7% year on year to ¥167 million. The segment loss (operating loss) narrowed to ¥18 million, compared with a loss of ¥28 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The closure of the OPA Fukuoka and OPA Umeda stores and the reopening of the Shibuya store after renovation were reported as a contraction and reorganisation of the store network. SBY as a whole was subsequently included in the assets subject to transfer. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The entertainment shops target primarily women in the C2 (13–19) and F1 (20–34) demographic segments, using “Shibuya,” Japan’s leading trendsetting city, as the brand name SBY (SHIBUYA). The core store is operated at SHIBUYA109 under the concept “Atarashimono Hakken☆Cafe.” Entertainment shops are not simply retail stores, but store-based information platforms offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages trend-conscious women, information and products originating from SBY are distributed nationwide and worldwide through media, distribution and other infrastructure.」
The core store in Shibuya continues to operate under the concept “Atarashimono Hakken☆Cafe,” with the store positioned as a hub for disseminating information and providing comprehensive entertainment. - FY2019-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「The core store is operated at SHIBUYA109 under the concept “Atarashimono Hakken☆Cafe.” The company also operates 2 SBY stores (Abeno and Hakata) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda).」
The SBY store network is described as comprising the core Shibuya store and 2 stores in Abeno and Hakata, together with the WoMANiA store in Umeda. The Kagoshima store and outlet store previously listed are no longer shown. Their closure is not expressly stated. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company operated 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Kagoshima and Hakata) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda). Among the concept marketing shops, it operated 3 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno and Hakata) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda).」
The company reports 4 stores for SBY overall, while the breakdown of concept marketing shops lists 3 stores, and the outlet store previously reported is no longer shown. - FY2018-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The concept marketing shops comprise 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda).」
In the current store list, the Makuhari outlet store, which had previously been listed, is no longer included; only 4 SBY stores and 1 WoMANiA store are listed. The closure of the outlet store is not expressly stated. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The concept marketing shops comprise 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima), 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda) and 1 outlet store (Makuhari). Concept marketing shops are not simply retail stores, but store-based information platforms offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages trend-conscious women, information and products originating from SBY are distributed nationwide and worldwide through media, distribution and other infrastructure.」
The company continues to operate 4 SBY stores, 1 WoMANiA store and 1 outlet store in Makuhari, with the stores positioned as hubs for disseminating information and providing comprehensive entertainment. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The concept marketing shops comprise 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima), 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda) and 1 outlet store (Makuhari). Concept marketing shops are not simply retail stores, but store-based information platforms offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages trend-conscious women, information and products originating from SBY are distributed nationwide and worldwide through media, distribution and other infrastructure.」
The company continues to operate 4 SBY stores, 1 WoMANiA store and 1 outlet store in Makuhari, with the stores positioned as hubs for disseminating information and providing comprehensive entertainment. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the company operated 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda), and since September 2017 has operated 1 SBY outlet store, its first, in Makuhari.」
In addition to the existing 4 SBY stores and 1 WoMANiA store, the company opened its first outlet store in Makuhari in September 2017. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company also operates WoMANiA, a cosmetics-focused concept. During the consolidated fiscal year, it operated 4 SBY stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima) and 1 WoMANiA store (Umeda). This business is not simply a retail store business, but a store-based information platform offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages trend-conscious women, information and products originating from SBY are distributed nationwide and worldwide through media, distribution and other infrastructure.」
The company continues to operate 4 SBY stores and 1 WoMANiA store, with the stores positioned as hubs for disseminating information and providing comprehensive entertainment. - FY2017-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「The company also operates the cosmetics-focused “WoMANiA.” During the consolidated fiscal year, it operated 4 “SBY” stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata and Kagoshima) and 1 “WoMANiA” store (Umeda). This business is not simply a retail store operation, but consists of store-based information hubs offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages fashion-conscious women, information and products originating from ＳＢＹ are carried through media, distribution and other infrastructure and disseminated nationwide and worldwide.」
The number of SBY stores decreased from the 5 previously reported to 4, while WoMANiA continues to operate 1 store. The stores continue to be positioned as hubs for disseminating information and providing comprehensive entertainment. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also operates the cosmetics-focused “WoMANiA.” During the consolidated fiscal year, it operated 5 “SBY” stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Hakata, Kagoshima and Machida) and 1 “WoMANiA” store (Umeda).」
The number of SBY stores increased from 4 to 5, with the Hakata store added. The 1-store operation of WoMANiA continued. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The company also operates the cosmetics-focused “WoMANiA.” During the third quarter cumulative consolidated period, it operated 4 directly managed “SBY” stores (Shibuya, Abeno, Kagoshima and Machida) and 1 directly managed “WoMANiA” store (Umeda). This business is not simply a retail store operation, but consists of store-based information hubs offering the latest information. By pursuing comprehensive entertainment that captures and engages fashion-conscious women, information and products originating from ＳＢＹ are carried through media, distribution and other infrastructure and disseminated nationwide and worldwide.」
The business model involves operating 5 directly managed stores as information and entertainment hubs rather than simply as retail outlets.