Uncertainty surrounding store-opening plans due to candidate sites, operating personnel and competition
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 11 of 30 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「To ensure the stable acquisition of candidate sites for new stores, we provide training for in-house store development personnel and use external personnel as necessary. In addition, to secure operating personnel steadily and train them quickly, we are focusing not only on recruiting new university graduates, as in the past, but also on recruiting new high-school graduates and mid-career employees.」
To address the risks of securing candidate sites and operating personnel, the company identifies training store development personnel, using external personnel, and recruiting new high-school graduates and mid-career employees as measures. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If we are unable to secure candidate sites for new stores, unable to secure the personnel required to open stores, or if a competitor opens a store nearby after we open a store, or if any other unforeseen event occurs in connection with a new store opening, our financial condition and operating results may be affected.」
The company indicates that candidate sites, personnel, nearby competitors and unforeseen events may constrain new store openings.