Store Footprint Optimization (Openings in Metropolitan Areas and Near Stations, and Rationalization of Unprofitable Stores)
First written in FY2023. 6 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-11-06.
50 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We are opening stores along 3 strategic axes: "major urban station-front locations," "suburban shopping centers and roadside locations," and "establishing a position in new trading areas." As a result of opening 4 stores during the consolidated fiscal year, the number of stores at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 299.」
The company implemented store-location optimization based on 3 store-opening strategies and opened 4 stores during FY2026. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are opening stores along 3 strategic axes: "major urban station-front locations," "suburban shopping centers and roadside locations," and "establishing a position in new trading areas." During the interim consolidated accounting period, we opened stores in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, and Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, as part of our efforts to establish a position in new trading areas. As a result, the number of stores at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period was 297.」
It organized store-location optimization around 3 store-opening strategies and opened stores in Toyama City and Fukui City as part of its expansion into new trading areas. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, 8 stores were opened and 6 were closed following the expiration of their leases, bringing the number of stores to 295 at the end of the fiscal year.」
In line with the store-location optimization policy, the company proceeded with store openings and closures in parallel. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of our stores, we opened the Chiba Station-front store in March 2024. In addition, after closing 10 stores because their lease agreements ended, the number of stores at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 293.」
In line with the store-location optimization policy, the company opened the station-front Chiba Station-front store while closing 10 stores. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We will work to optimize our store locations by opening stores in the commercial districts and station-front areas of the three major metropolitan areas, and by closing or relocating unprofitable stores.」
To address future population declines and changes in population distribution, it newly specified a store-location optimization strategy combining openings in urban areas and near train stations with the closure and relocation of unprofitable stores, shifting away from a store network centered on suburban roadside locations.