Development and establishment of new business formats
First written in FY2019-Q1. 16 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-17.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-17AdvancedMonthly
「During the month, we opened a total of 8 stores, primarily under the new formats set out in the medium-term management plan.」
The domestic business opened 8 stores, primarily under new formats. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, in the playground business we actively expanded the “Nobikko” brand, a new format designed for all types of trading areas, after opening its first store in June, and opened 10 stores. We also opened 11 “Chikyu no Niwa” stores, a format for large commercial facilities where children can learn while playing, and 2 small specialist “Skids Garden” stores, for a total of 23 stores.」
The development and establishment of new business formats took concrete form in the opening of 10 Nobikko stores, 11 Chikyu no Niwa stores and 2 Skids Garden stores. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We also opened 5 large-format, theme-based “Chikyu no Niwa” stores designed for large trading areas and 1 small specialist “Skids Garden” store where children can play independently.」
The development of new business formats took concrete form in the opening of 5 Chikyu no Niwa stores and 1 Skids Garden store. The company is expanding its playground formats, including new formats for small and medium-sized trading areas. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For new formats in the amusement business, we opened stores in new areas, including locations near stations and in entertainment districts, as well as large-format “Feedy Diner&Arcade” stores combining dining and amusement. For new formats in the playground business, we opened 6 “Chikyu no Niwa” stores, exceeding the original plan.」
The development of new business formats took concrete form in station-front and entertainment-district formats, dining-integrated formats and playground formats, with 6 “Chikyu no Niwa” stores opened, exceeding the original plan. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the amusement business, we developed the “Yokocho” format, which evolves conventional small specialist stores into high-profit, high-value-added models. In the prize business, we opened 2 “Crane Yokocho” stores in Dotonbori and in front of Hachioji Station, 11 “PRIZE SPOT PALO” stores, for a total of 13 stores. In the capsule-toy business, we opened 3 “Capsule Yokocho” stores and 27 “TOYS SPOT PALO” stores, for a total of 30 stores.」
The development of new business formats took concrete form in the “Yokocho” format, with a total of 43 Crane Yokocho, Capsule Yokocho, PRIZE SPOT PALO and TOYS SPOT PALO stores opened. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings in the domestic business, in the playground business we opened 2 large-format “Chikyu no Niwa” locations, bringing the cumulative total to 4 stores. The interior, play equipment and staff services, all based on the “learn about the Earth” concept with an environmental theme, have been well received, and the stores have performed strongly. In the small-format business, “Skids Garden,” we opened the second standalone store, which has also performed strongly, attracting many customers.」
The development of new business formats took concrete form in bringing the cumulative number of “Chikyu no Niwa” stores to 4 and opening the second standalone Skids Garden store. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the domestic business, we will promote the development of business formats that address customers' new expectations of value. We will expand “Chikyu no Niwa,” which opened its first location in March 2023 and has received strong support as an indoor facility where visitors can learn about the natural environment.」
The development of new business formats was given concrete form through the continued expansion of Chikyu no Niwa, childcare-support complex facilities and standalone Skids Garden stores, among others. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new challenge, we opened the new-format playground “Chikyu no Niwa” at Tokyo Solamachi in March. In April, we opened the “Kosodate Oen Kids Floor” at AEON MALL Kashiwa, which we planned and produced by bringing in after-school programs and other services for elementary school students. We also opened the first standalone Skids Garden store at LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka, and all of these facilities have received strong customer support.」
The policy for developing new business formats and businesses took concrete form in the opening of “Chikyu no Niwa,” the “Kosodate Oen Kids Floor” and the first standalone Skids Garden store. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the domestic business, we will promote the evolution of businesses and formats to address customers' new expectations of value.」
The policy for developing new business formats and businesses was given concrete form through responding to customers' new expectations of value and rolling out multiple specialist formats and edutainment facilities. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「The Company positioned the year as the first year for promoting 4 key reforms aimed at achieving that vision: "evolving and expanding play spaces," "evolving into a global company," "reforming the people, organization and culture that support growth," and "reforming work styles through digitalization."」
The previous theme of developing new business formats and businesses was reframed within a framework for building the foundations for growth as one of 4 key reforms, including the evolution and expansion of play spaces. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In November, we opened the second “Molly Fantasy” store outside the Group this fiscal year at LINKS UMEDA in the Yodobashi Umeda Tower at the north exit of Osaka Station. The store introduced multiple edutainment offerings in Skids Garden and got off to a smooth start as a cashless store.」
As a concrete step in developing new business formats and businesses, the company opened its second store outside the Group and rolled out a store model incorporating edutainment offerings and cashless payments. - FY2020-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「We will take on the edutainment field, which combines play and learning, and establish and expand new business formats unique to our company.」
The policy for developing new business formats and businesses was reframed as taking on the edutainment field and establishing and expanding new business-format models unique to the company. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In both Japan and overseas, the company promoted store revitalization and the development and opening of new businesses, while closing unprofitable stores.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of promoting store revitalization and the development and opening of new businesses in Japan and overseas, while closing unprofitable stores. - FY2019-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending February 2019, we are further expanding the product lineup of amusement machines in the domestic business, where strong performance continues, to ensure higher profit, while developing and establishing new businesses.」
The wording has changed from the previous “development and establishment of new business formats” to the broader expression “development and establishment of new businesses.” - FY2019-Q1First statedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending February 2019, we are further expanding the product lineup of amusement machines in the domestic business, where strong performance continues, to ensure higher profit, while developing and establishing new business formats.」
For the domestic business, the company first explicitly stated its policy of developing and establishing new business formats for the fiscal year ending February 2019.