Expanding the pharmacy network through a dominant-store strategy
First written in FY2022-Q3. 14 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The home-visit pharmacy business opened a record 10 stores, including 3 new locations in Sapporo, bringing the total to 63 stores.」
Opened a record 10 stores during the fiscal year, including 3 stores in Sapporo, marking the company’s first entry into the city, and expanded the total to 63 stores. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, in western Japan the company opened Nishinagazumi in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Isoda in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and Tsufuku Koen-mae in Kurume, Fukuoka, and acquired Matsuo Pharmacy in Imari, Saga, through an M&A transaction. In eastern Japan, it opened Hon-Chiba in Chuo Ward, Chiba City. In addition, it simultaneously opened 3 home-care specialty stores in Hokkaido, the company’s first entry into the prefecture: Tsukisamu in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hassamu in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, and Maruyama Koen-mae in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. The company expects to begin providing services to more than 1,000 home-based patients in the second half.」
Opened a total of 8 stores during the interim period, entering Hokkaido for the first time with 3 stores opened simultaneously. Including the acquisition of Matsuo Pharmacy in Imari, the company is moving from expanding its existing areas to establishing new regional hubs. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company made its first entries in Kagoshima and Kumamoto prefectures as new dominant bases, opening 9 stores nationwide for a total of 53 stores. It is continuing not only to promote its dominant-store strategy but also to establish new bases.」
The company opened 9 stores during the fiscal year, bringing the total to 53, and made its first entries in Kagoshima and Kumamoto prefectures. In addition to dominant-store expansion in existing areas, it has progressed toward establishing new bases. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, the company opened 2 stores in Fukuoka City and 1 in Chiba City, bringing the total to 3 stores and 47 stores overall. On 1 October 2024, it opened Kirari Pharmacy Matsumoto in Kagoshima Prefecture, its first store there and a new dominant base. It also opened Kirari Pharmacy Imajuku-Higashi in Fukuoka City on 1 November 2024. Although revenue is increasing steadily as the number of stores grows, the company plans to open 2 more stores in Fukuoka City and new stores in Kumamoto Prefecture, outside its existing areas, to accommodate the continued increase in home-based patients」
During the interim period, the company opened 2 stores in Fukuoka City and 1 in Chiba City, increasing the total to 47 stores. It then progressed to its first entry into Kagoshima Prefecture, additional openings in Fukuoka City, and plans to open 2 more stores in Fukuoka City and new stores in Kumamoto Prefecture. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Minamikazedai in Itoshima, Fukuoka, in May 2023, opened Ai Pharmacy in Shinagawa, Tokyo, in July 2023 after acquiring the business from a Kirari Prime member store, and opened Kirari Pharmacy Atagohama in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, in October 2023.」
As part of its pharmacy network expansion, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Atagohama in October 2023 and also opened Ai Pharmacy after acquiring the business of an existing member store. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, during the cumulative second-quarter period, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Minamikazedai in Itoshima, Fukuoka, in April 2023 and, in July 2023, opened Ai Pharmacy in Shinagawa, Tokyo, after acquiring the business from a Kirari Prime member store.」
As part of its dominant-store expansion and pharmacy network expansion, the company opened Minamikazedai in April 2023 and, in July, opened Ai Pharmacy after acquiring the business from a member store. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first-quarter period, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Minamikazedai in Itoshima, Fukuoka, in April 2023. It also plans to open stores in the Kanto region and has reorganized its structure from 2 divisions (the East Japan and West Japan home-visit pharmacy divisions) covering 7 areas to 3 divisions (the East Japan, West Japan 1, and West Japan 2 home-visit pharmacy divisions) covering 12 areas, establishing a system to accommodate increases in stores and home-based patients.」
The company opened Minamikazedai in April 2023 and established a structure to accommodate growth in stores and home-based patients through its plans to enter the Kanto region and its reorganization into 3 divisions and 12 areas. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative nine-month period, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Kiyokawa in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, and Pyonta Pharmacy in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, in April 2022, and Kirari Pharmacy Magomezawa in Funabashi, Chiba, in October 2022.」
Under its dominant-store strategy, the company newly opened Kirari Pharmacy Magomezawa in October 2022. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In April 2022, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Kiyokawa in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, and Pyonta Pharmacy in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, and continued to pursue its dominant-store strategy.」
The company continues its dominant-store strategy, including the opening of 2 pharmacies in April 2022. The current quarter’s report describes continued operations following the openings reported previously. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of home-based patients remained strong at 7,800 as of the end of the fiscal year, up 7.1% year on year. In April 2022, the company opened Kirari Pharmacy Kiyokawa in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, and Pyonta Pharmacy in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, and continues to pursue its dominant-store strategy.」
The company continued its dominant-store expansion, opening 2 pharmacies in April 2022. It also presented a store format designed to create a virtual dominant position in areas with many Kirari Prime members. - FY2022-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The company continues to pursue its dominant-store strategy, with the 36th store, Kirari Pharmacy Yachiyodai, in Yachiyo, Chiba, scheduled to open in February 2022.」
The planned opening of the 36th store in February 2022 was presented as a specific store expansion initiative.