Store expansion toward becoming No. 1 in Japan
First written in FY2016. 14 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-24.
29 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「While revitalizing 大黒屋’s stores nationwide」
The emphasis shifted from the previous focus on opening new stores and expanding the store count to revitalizing the existing nationwide store network. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of 大黒屋’s store initiatives, we opened a purchase-only store at Kichijoji Parco in March last year, expanded it in November of the same year and began sales there. We also opened the Shizuoka Parco store in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, in September last year and the Sendai Parco store in Aoba Ward, Sendai, in January this year, and plan to work with the company to open additional stores.」
Following the Kichijoji and Shizuoka Parco stores, the Sendai Parco store opened in January this year, further advancing store development in cooperation with companies from other industries. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of 大黒屋’s store initiatives, we opened a purchase-only store in Parco Kichijoji in March this year, opened the Shizuoka Parco store in Shizuoka’s Aoi Ward in September, and plan to work with the company to open additional stores. We also opened a store called “GOOD LOOP by DAIKOKUYA” inside JR Ueno Station in September. Through new store development in cooperation with companies from other industries, we will strengthen our management platform toward realizing our vision of contributing to sustainable local communities and society.」
Following the Parco Kichijoji store, the Shizuoka Parco store and the store inside JR Ueno Station opened in September, marking progress in domestic store expansion, including collaboration with companies from other industries. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「Building on its brand and expertise developed over more than 70 years since its founding, the Group operates 24 stores nationwide.」
The domestic store count fell from the previously reported 26 stores to 24, and emphasis shifted from domestic store expansion to strengthening online purchasing, in-person purchasing and the pawnbroking business. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, 大黒屋, the Group’s core company, operates 26 stores nationwide, building on its brand and expertise developed over more than 70 years since its founding. It launched its pawnbroking business at the Ginza Chuo-dori store in April last year and relocated the Ueno store to a site with a larger floor area in August of the same year. Around Shinjuku Station, it is moving from the current 2-store structure, comprising the former Shinjuku Main Store and Shinjuku Nibankan, to a 3-store structure spanning the area from north to south, comprising the new Shinjuku Main Store, Shinjuku Nibankan and Shinjuku Southeast Exit Store. In addition, following amendments to the Secondhand Goods Business Act, the Group is working to develop new customer segments, including by partnering with Smart Community Co., Ltd. to open temporary stores on its premises in Chiba Prefecture targeting older customers.」
With 26 stores nationwide, initiatives for store and customer development became concrete, including the launch of pawnbroking, store relocations, the change to a 3-store structure around Shinjuku Station and temporary stores targeting older customers in partnership with Smart Community Co., Ltd. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Building on its brand and expertise developed over more than 70 years since its founding, the Group operates 26 stores nationwide. In April this year, it began its pawnbroking business at the Ginza Chuo-dori store, and in August it relocated the Ueno store to a larger site. Around Shinjuku Station, it is also moving from the current 2-store structure, comprising the former Shinjuku Main Store and Shinjuku Nibankan, to a 3-store structure spanning the area from north to south, comprising the new Shinjuku Main Store, Shinjuku Nibankan and Shinjuku Southeast Exit Store.」
With 26 stores nationwide, the Group made concrete progress in its domestic store network by launching pawnbroking at the Ginza Chuo-dori store, relocating the Ueno store and reorganizing the Shinjuku area from 2 stores to 3. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will work to strengthen our product inventory and increase domestic sales as well. As part of these measures, we will accelerate new store openings in prime locations.」
The Group stated its policy of accelerating new store openings in prime locations to enhance product inventory and increase domestic sales. In October 2018, it opened the Kawasaki store, bringing the total number of stores to 26. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As for new store openings, following the 3 stores opened last fiscal year, Hakata, Ikebukuro West Exit and Ginza Chuo-dori, we opened the Kawasaki store on 12 October last year at the Ginryugai shopping street by the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station. We will also continue considering openings in prime locations.」
The opening of the Kawasaki store was recorded, and the policy of continuing to consider additional openings in prime locations was reaffirmed. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As for new store openings, following the 3 stores opened last fiscal year, Hakata, Ikebukuro West Exit and Ginza Chuo-dori, we opened the Kawasaki store on 12 October this year at the Ginryugai shopping street by the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station. We will also continue considering other store openings during the current fiscal year.」
Following the 3 stores opened last fiscal year, the Kawasaki store opened on 12 October, turning domestic store expansion into a concrete result. Additional openings during the current fiscal year are also under consideration. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We will increase store openings in prime locations, such as the Hakata, Ikebukuro West Exit and Ginza Chuo-dori stores opened last fiscal year. The Kawasaki store is scheduled to open shortly.」
The planned imminent opening of the Kawasaki store was presented as a specific measure for opening additional stores in prime locations following the existing stores. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This fiscal year, following the Hakata and Ikebukuro West Exit stores, we opened the Ginza Chuo-dori store.」
Following the Hakata and Ikebukuro West Exit stores, the Ginza Chuo-dori store opened in November, marking further progress in domestic store openings. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Ikebukuro West Exit store and Hakata store, for which contracts were signed in June this year, are scheduled to open in August this year, and sales will be recorded from the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
For the 2 stores, Ikebukuro West Exit and Hakata, the execution of contracts and planned August openings were specified, indicating that the store-opening plan had progressed to the contract and opening stages. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「大黒屋 plans to open 7 new stores next fiscal year, comprising 3 locations taken over from other companies in the same industry and 4 other stores.」
In addition to the opening of the Machida store and Fukuoka Tenjin Main Store, the plan to open a total of 7 new stores next fiscal year was made concrete. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This fiscal year, beginning with the opening of the 大黒屋 Machida store on 25 June 2016, we plan to continue opening stores in prime locations, following the opening of the 大黒屋 Fukuoka Tenjin Main Store on 17 September of the same year. By increasing the number of stores, we will strengthen our earnings base and aim to maximize corporate value.」
Following the Machida store, the opening of the Fukuoka Tenjin Main Store on 17 September was recorded, indicating that store expansion had moved from the planning stage to implementation. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「This fiscal year, beginning with the opening of the Machida store on 25 June 2016, we plan to continue opening stores in prime locations, including the Fukuoka Tenjin store scheduled to open in September. By increasing the number of stores, we will strengthen our earnings base and aim to maximize corporate value.」
The store expansion plan became more concrete, with the opening of the Machida store and the planned opening date for the Fukuoka Tenjin store indicated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「① Laying the groundwork for becoming No. 1 in Japan: aggressive store openings, with approximately 4 new stores opened each year」
The Group set a target of opening approximately 4 new stores each year as it lays the groundwork for becoming No. 1 in Japan.