Expanding the Store Network Through New Domestic and Overseas Locations
First written in FY2017-Q1. 36 of 44 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
47 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, the company opened 43 stores and closed 25, bringing the total number of stores to 806 as of the end of August 2026.」
In Japan, the company opened 43 stores and closed 25, bringing the number of stores to 806 as of the end of August 2026. The store network continues to expand through a combination of new-format and specialty-store openings and store selection. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we opened 95 stores and closed 60, bringing the number of stores to 788 as of the end of February 2026.」
In Japan, the company opened 95 stores and closed 60. It continued opening new business formats and specialty stores while selectively optimizing the network, bringing the domestic store count to 788. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, we opened 52 stores and closed 33, bringing the number of stores to 772 at the end of August 2025.」
The company opened 52 domestic stores and closed 33. Across Japan and overseas, including ASEAN and China, it opened 154 stores and closed 109, expanding the store network to 1,273 at the end of August 2025. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the year, we opened 195 stores, mainly in new business formats, while closing 134 unprofitable and other stores, including 82 in China. As a result, as of the end of February 2025 there were 753 domestic stores and 475 overseas stores, for a total of 1,228 stores, comprising 1,217 directly operated stores and 11 franchise stores.」
New openings outpaced closures, expanding the domestic and overseas store network to 1,228. The network continued to expand and be refreshed through simultaneous openings and the disposal of unprofitable stores. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, we opened 92 stores, mainly in new business formats, while closing 52 unprofitable and other stores. As a result, as of the end of August 2024 there were 737 domestic stores and 470 overseas stores, for a total of 1,207 stores, comprising 1,196 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
After 92 new openings, mainly in new business formats, and 52 closures, the total domestic and overseas store count increased to 1,207. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, we opened 47 new stores and closed 20. As of the end of May 2024, there were 724 domestic stores and 470 overseas stores, for a total of 1,194 stores, comprising 1,183 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
After 47 new openings and 20 closures in Japan and overseas, the total store count reached 1,194 and the overseas store count reached 470. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the year we opened 191 new stores and closed 68. As of the end of February 2024, there were 703 domestic stores and 464 overseas stores, for a total of 1,167 stores, comprising 1,156 directly operated stores and 11 franchise stores.」
The overseas store count reached 464 at the end of February 2024, and the domestic and overseas store network continued to expand. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the cumulative third quarter we opened 153 new stores and closed 47. As of the end of November 2023, there were 699 domestic stores and 451 overseas stores, for a total of 1,150 stores, comprising 1,139 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
After 153 new openings and 47 closures in Japan and overseas, the total store count expanded to 1,150. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the cumulative second quarter we opened 109 new stores and closed 35. As of the end of August 2023, there were 678 domestic stores and 440 overseas stores, for a total of 1,118 stores, comprising 1,107 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
The company continued to update and expand the store network through 109 new openings and 35 closures, increasing the total from 1,091 at the end of the previous quarter to 1,118. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the cumulative first quarter we opened 62 new stores and closed 15. As of the end of May 2023, there were 656 domestic stores and 435 overseas stores, for a total of 1,091 stores, comprising 1,080 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
After 62 new openings and 15 closures, the total domestic and overseas store count increased from 1,044 at the previous fiscal year-end to 1,091. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the year we opened 142 new stores and closed 40. At the end of February 2023, there were 609 domestic stores and 435 overseas stores, for a total of 1,044 stores, comprising 1,035 directly operated stores and 9 franchise and other stores.」
After 142 new openings and 40 closures, the total domestic and overseas store count reached 1,044. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On 1 October, we reached 1,000 stores in 8 countries worldwide.」
The store network reached 1,000 stores in 8 countries worldwide, and subsequently reached 1,024 stores at the end of November 2022 after 111 new openings and 27 closures. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of store numbers, during the cumulative second quarter we opened 60 new stores and closed 19 stores. As of the end of August 2022, there were 549 domestic stores and 432 overseas stores, for a total of 981 stores, comprising 971 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 60 new stores and closed 19 during the cumulative quarter, expanding the total domestic and overseas store count to 981. - FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, we opened 16 new stores while closing 35 stores. As a result, at the end of November 2021 there were 432 domestic stores and 408 overseas stores, for a total of 840 stores, comprising 830 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 16 new stores in Japan and overseas but closed 35, reducing the total from 845 at the end of the previous quarter to 840. Contraction due to closures outpacing openings continued. - FY2022-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, we opened 15 new stores while closing 29 stores. As a result, at the end of August 2021 there were 432 domestic stores and 413 overseas stores, for a total of 845 stores, comprising 835 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 15 new stores in Japan and overseas but closed 29, reducing the total from 853 at the end of the previous quarter to 845. - FY2022-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, we opened 9 new stores while closing 15 stores. As a result, at the end of May 2021 there were 431 domestic stores and 422 overseas stores, for a total of 853 stores, comprising 843 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 9 new stores but closed 15, reducing the total from 860 at the end of the previous quarter to 853. - FY2021-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, we opened 8 new stores while closing 28 stores. As a result, at the end of November 2020 there were 432 domestic stores and 428 overseas stores, for a total of 860 stores, comprising 850 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company opened 8 new stores but closed 28, reducing the total from 865 to 860. The store network shifted from expansion to contraction as closures outpaced openings. - FY2021-Q2Store network continued to contractAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, we opened 6 new stores while closing 21 stores. As a result, at the end of August 2020 there were 433 domestic stores and 432 overseas stores, for a total of 865 stores, comprising 855 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 6 new stores but closed 21, reducing the total from 874 at the end of the previous quarter to 865. - FY2021-Q1Store network contracted amid temporary closuresAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, we opened 5 new stores while closing 11 stores. As a result, at the end of May 2020 there were 434 domestic stores and 440 overseas stores, for a total of 874 stores, comprising 864 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 5 new stores but closed 11, reducing the total from 878 at the previous fiscal year-end to 874. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In both Japan and overseas, we promoted new store openings and store revitalization while closing unprofitable stores and other locations. As a result, at the end of November 2019, the group had 436 domestic stores and 442 overseas stores, for a total of 878 stores, including 868 directly operated stores and 10 franchise and other stores. The overseas store count exceeded the domestic store count for the first time.」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company opened 3 domestic stores, 17 stores in China and 18 in ASEAN, while continuing to refresh the store network through closures. The total store count reached 878. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, we opened 12 new stores and closed 3 unprofitable and other stores, bringing the number of stores at the end of August 2019 to 217.」
The company opened 6 stores in China and 12 in ASEAN, updating the store network while also closing stores. The total domestic and overseas store count was 872. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, we opened 1 new store and closed 8 unprofitable and other stores. We also revitalized and expanded 11 stores, with sales at the revitalized stores increasing 17.3% year on year, demonstrating a steady effect.」
The company carried out new openings, closures, store revitalization and expansions in Japan and overseas, bringing the total store count to 870. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In both Japan and overseas, we promoted store revitalization and the development and opening of new businesses, while closing unprofitable stores. As a result, at the end of November 2018, the group had 453 domestic stores and 400 overseas stores, for a total of 853 stores, including 844 directly operated stores and 9 franchise and other stores.」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company opened 11 domestic stores and 25 overseas stores, mainly in ASEAN, while closing unprofitable stores. The total store count increased from 844 to 853. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2019, we promoted new store openings, store revitalization, and the development and opening of new businesses in Japan and overseas, while closing unprofitable stores. As a result, at the end of August 2018 there were 458 domestic stores and 386 overseas stores, for a total of 844 stores, comprising 836 directly operated stores and 8 franchise and other stores.」
The company continued to update the store network through a combination of new openings and closures of unprofitable stores. New openings comprised 5 domestic stores, 10 stores in China and 14 in ASEAN, resulting in a total of 844 stores after closures. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2019, we worked to open new business formats and revitalize stores in Japan and to open new stores overseas. We also closed stores in both Japan and overseas. As a result, at the end of May 2018 there were 461 domestic stores and 387 overseas stores, for a total of 848 stores, comprising 839 directly operated stores and 9 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 3 domestic stores, 2 stores in China and 5 stores in ASEAN, refreshing the store network while also closing stores. The total increased from 836 stores at the end of the previous quarter to 848. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, the domestic business worked to further expand high-performing divisions and promote store revitalization. The overseas business also promoted new store openings while closing unprofitable stores in both Japan and overseas. As a result, at the end of November 2017 there were 470 domestic stores and 366 overseas stores, for a total of 836 stores, comprising 825 directly operated stores and 11 franchise and other stores.」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company opened new stores in Japan and overseas and closed unprofitable stores, expanding the store network to 836 stores. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2018, the domestic business worked to further expand high-performing divisions and promote store revitalization. The overseas business also promoted new store openings while closing unprofitable stores in both Japan and overseas. As a result, at the end of August 2017 there were 470 domestic stores and 350 overseas stores, for a total of 820 stores, comprising 803 directly operated stores and 17 franchise and other stores.」
During the cumulative second quarter, the company opened 5 domestic stores, 16 stores in China and 12 stores in ASEAN, updating the store network while also closing stores. The period-end total was 820 stores. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, the domestic business worked to further expand high-performing divisions and promote store revitalization. The overseas business also promoted new store openings while closing unprofitable stores. As a result, at the end of the cumulative first quarter there were 477 domestic stores and 337 overseas stores, for a total of 814 stores, comprising 798 directly operated stores and 16 franchise and other stores.」
The company opened 3 domestic stores, 6 stores in China and 6 stores in ASEAN, while also closing stores, and continued to refresh the store network. The period-end total was 814 stores. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas business also actively promoted new store openings. At the end of February 2017, there were 481 domestic stores and 334 overseas stores, for a total of 815 stores, comprising 799 directly operated stores and 16 franchise and other stores.」
During the full year, the company opened 12 domestic stores and 70 overseas stores, bringing the period-end total to 815 stores. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas business actively promoted new store openings, expanding to 332 stores at the end of the third quarter, compared with 259 stores at the end of the same quarter of the previous year.」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company opened 59 new stores in 6 overseas countries, expanding the overseas store network to 332 stores. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, we opened 48 new stores, mainly overseas, compared with 51 in the same period of the previous year, and continued to expand steadily. At the end of the second quarter, there were 495 domestic stores and 318 overseas stores, for a total of 813 stores, compared with 722 at the end of the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company opened 48 new stores during the cumulative second quarter, bringing the period-end total to 813 stores. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We opened 34 new stores, mainly overseas, at a faster pace than in the same period of the previous year, when 23 stores were opened, and exceeded 800 stores in May. At the end of the cumulative first quarter, there were 497 domestic stores and 307 overseas stores, for a total of 804 stores.」
The company opened 34 new stores in the first quarter, bringing the total above 800 and reaching 804 stores at period-end.