Improving Store Productivity and Employee Retention by Introducing Tuesdays as a Weekly Closing Day
First written in FY2020-Q2. 1 of 2 entries say "Raised", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「In addition to introducing a 3-day weekend system and continuing base-pay increases at company-operated KeePer LABO stores, the company is developing various systems and allowances to protect employees' health and safety from increasingly severe heat and cold conditions.」
The company has expanded its measures regarding employees' days off and working arrangements, moving from closing certain stores every Tuesday to introducing a 3-day weekend system at company-operated stores. - FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Finally, from July 2019, the company designated Tuesdays as regular closing days, except at some locations. After six months, although we had expected the introduction of a regular closing day to have at least a slightly negative impact on sales performance, customers visited on the other weekdays, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. During the 5-month cumulative period of the second quarter, the average number of customer visits per location declined slightly by 103, but average sales per location increased by ¥1.23 million, resulting in a positive rather than negative effect. The measure also made a major contribution to improving employee satisfaction and led to higher retention among store staff.」
From July 2019, the company introduced a policy of closing stores every Tuesday, except for certain locations. Over the 5-month average, visits per store decreased by 103 vehicles, while average sales increased by ¥1.23 million. The company explained that the policy also improved employee satisfaction and helped retain store staff.