Improving procurement lead times and launching new products
First written in FY2016-Q2. 20 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.
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- 2026-10-09RestatedEarnings
「Sales of the domestically produced bear-repellent spray launched last May also continued to perform well.」
Strong sales of the domestically produced bear-repellent spray continued. - FY2026-H1Strong new product sales and some stockoutsAnnual report
「Although the fly-fishing market recovered as the fishing season progressed, sales struggled somewhat because some products, including fly floatant, were out of stock. In the lure products category, sales of high-end rods struggled, but domestic and export sales of lures performed strongly. Sales of the domestically produced bear deterrent spray launched in May last year also remained strong.」
While some fly-fishing products were out of stock and high-end rods struggled, strong domestic and export sales of lures and the domestically produced bear deterrent spray launched in May last year continued. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of a domestically produced bear deterrent spray launched in May got off to a strong start, but sales of polarized sunglasses struggled because the launch of new products was delayed.」
The company launched a domestically produced bear deterrent spray in May, and sales got off to a strong start. While there was concrete progress on launching new products, delays in the launch schedule for polarized sunglasses led to weak sales. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company invested ¥32 million during the fiscal year, mainly in mold production for new products such as lures and the renewal of its corporate website.」
The company invested ¥32 million in equipment for the fishing business, including mold production for new products such as lures. Some rod products increased sales, but sales generally struggled for lures, fly-fishing products and other products. - FY2024-Q2Strong rod sales and weakness in other productsAnnual report
「While sales of some fishing rods increased, sales of lures, fly-fishing products and other products generally struggled. As a result, fishing business sales for the second quarter were ¥472 million, down 10.9% year on year.」
While sales of some fishing rods increased, lures and fly-fishing products generally struggled, resulting in a 10.9% year-on-year decline in fishing business sales. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「While sales of some lure products increased as procurement of fishing rods and other products progressed smoothly, sales of fly-fishing products generally struggled amid the market downturn.」
Procurement of fishing rods and other products progressed smoothly, and sales of some products increased, but fly-fishing products struggled amid the market downturn. The improvement in supply conditions and differences in sales by product reported in the previous fiscal year continued. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company invested ¥28 million during the fiscal year, mainly in fixtures and interior construction at directly operated stores and mold production for new products such as lures.」
The company invested ¥28 million in equipment for the fishing business, including mold production for new products such as lures. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「While sales increased significantly for some of the company's products, including rods for fly fishing and trout lures, sales overall struggled amid deteriorating market conditions.」
Sales increased significantly for some products, including rods for fly fishing and trout lures. Overall, however, sales of fishing products continued to struggle amid deteriorating market conditions. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the company's lure and fly-fishing products exceeded the same period of the previous year, led by new products whose deliveries progressed smoothly.」
Sales of lure and fly-fishing products exceeded the same period of the previous year, led by new products whose deliveries progressed smoothly. This demonstrated the effects of improved supply and new product launches. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company invested ¥10 million during the fiscal year, mainly in mold production for new products such as lures.」
The company invested ¥10 million in mold production for new products such as lures. It also increased procurement, mainly of products that had been in short supply during the previous fiscal year, to address supply constraints. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Lure products struggled as catches of the target species remained poor and product delivery schedules were delayed in connection with COVID-19 and other factors.」
The disruptions to product delivery schedules and delays in launching new products reported in the previous quarter continued for lure products, and poor catches of the target species further contributed to sluggish sales. - FY2022-Q2Disrupted product delivery schedules and delays in launching new productsAnnual report
「In addition to disruptions to product delivery schedules caused by the impact of COVID-19, urban lockdowns in China led to delays in launching new products.」
In contrast to the previously reported improvement in procurement delays and timely deliveries, COVID-19 and urban lockdowns in China disrupted product delivery schedules and delayed new product launches. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「First, sales of new products such as lures and fishing rods performed strongly in the lure products category. Fly-fishing products also exceeded the previous fiscal year on stable sales of existing products, an increase in beginners and expanded exports.」
New products, stable sales of existing products, an increase in beginners and expanded exports lifted fishing business sales by 19.5% year on year and segment profit by 27.6%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Fishing business sales performed strongly as fishing attracted attention as an outdoor activity that avoided the Three Cs, and the company was able to launch popular products at the appropriate time. First, sales of new products such as trout lures, fishing rods and Sight Master polarized sunglasses performed strongly in the lure products category.」
The timely launch of popular products and sales of new products such as trout lures, fishing rods and Sight Master products proved effective, lifting fishing business sales by 23.4% year on year and segment profit by 33.9%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Fishing business sales performed strongly as fishing attracted attention as an outdoor activity that avoided the Three Cs, and the company was able to launch popular products at the appropriate time. First, sales of new products such as fishing rods, trout lures and Sight Master polarized sunglasses performed strongly in the lure products category.」
The timely launch of popular products and sales of specific new products proved effective, lifting fishing business sales by 48.4% year on year and segment profit by 113.9%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「First, sales of new products such as fishing rods and lures drove strong performance in lure products. Fly-fishing products also exceeded the previous fiscal year on stable sales of existing products. As a result, fishing business sales for the first quarter were ¥208 million, up 26.7% year on year. Segment profit was ¥7 million, up 702.8% year on year.」
Sales of new products and stable sales of existing products lifted fishing business sales by 26.7% year on year and segment profit by 702.8%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For lure products, the company focused on selling items suited to each sales area. For fly-fishing products, the addition of promotional effects including video distribution led to solid performance centered on new products, offsetting the decline through May. As a result, fishing business sales for the fiscal year were ¥891 million, up 8.1% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥131 million, up 50.0% year on year.」
The effects of sales in each area, promotions including video distribution and new product launches lifted full-year fishing business sales by 8.1% year on year and segment profit by 50.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For lure products, the company focused on selling items suited to each sales area. For fly-fishing products, the addition of promotional effects including video distribution led to solid performance centered on new products, offsetting the decline through the second quarter. As a result, fishing business sales for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥707 million, up 3.8% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥114 million, up 30.6% year on year.」
The effects of stronger sales in each area, promotions including video distribution and new product launches lifted fishing business sales for the nine months ended the third quarter by 3.8% year on year and segment profit by 30.6%. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「First, lure products performed steadily as the company focused on selling items suited to each sales area. Fly-fishing products, meanwhile, benefited from promotional activities including video distribution, with some new products performing well, but overall consumption remained sluggish and sales fell below the previous fiscal year.」
The company continued to strengthen sales in each area and promote products through video distribution and other means. These efforts were effective for lure products and some new products, while sales of fly-fishing products fell below the previous fiscal year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company invested ¥24 million mainly in fixtures and interior construction at directly operated stores and mold production for new products such as lures.」
The company invested ¥24 million over the full fiscal year, including in mold production for new products such as lures. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Fly-fishing products showed a solid start in sales as the promotional effects of new products launched early, ahead of the season, and video distribution took effect. From March onward, however, sales remained sluggish partly because of low river levels, heavy rain and other factors.」
The company continued early new product launches and promotions including video distribution, but sales of fly-fishing products became sluggish from March onward because of low river levels, heavy rain and other factors. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Fly-fishing products showed a solid start in sales as the promotional effects of new products launched early, ahead of the season, and video distribution took effect. From March onward, however, sales remained sluggish partly because of low river levels.」
The effects of early new product launches and promotions including video distribution were confirmed, but sales became sluggish from March onward because of low river levels and other factors. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Fly-fishing products showed a solid start in sales as the promotional effects of new products launched early, ahead of the season, and video distribution took effect, offsetting the decline in lure products.」
The effects of new products launched ahead of the season and video distribution emerged for fly-fishing products, leading to a solid start in sales and offsetting the decline in lure products. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Lure products, meanwhile, performed steadily as the launch of new products such as lures and fishing rods, along with promotional activities including online video distribution, proved effective.」
The effects of new product launches and video-based promotions were confirmed for the full fiscal year, and sales of lure products remained steady. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Lure products performed steadily as the launch of new products such as lures and fishing rods, along with promotional activities including online video distribution, proved effective.」
The company continues to explain that new product launches and promotions through video distribution supported sales of lure products. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Lure products performed steadily as the launch of new products such as lures and fishing rods, along with promotional activities including online video distribution, proved effective. Fly-fishing products, meanwhile, struggled amid the ongoing market downturn.」
In addition to new product launches, the effectiveness of promotional activities using online video distribution became evident, and sales of lure products remained steady. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Lure products performed steadily, supported by the effect of launching new products such as fishing rods and lures. Fly-fishing products, meanwhile, struggled amid the market downturn.」
The effect of new product launches continues for lure products, while sales of fly-fishing products continue to struggle amid the market downturn. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Within the fishing business, lure product revenue remained firm as a result of launching new fishing rods, lures and other products.」
The effect of new product launches was confirmed for the full year, and ¥14 million was invested in making molds for new lures and other products as capital expenditure. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Within the fishing business, sales of fly-fishing products struggled due to unfavorable weather and the market downturn, but lure product revenue remained firm as a result of launching new fishing rods, lures and other products.」
The effect of new product launches continues in lure products, while fly-fishing products remain affected by unfavorable weather and the market downturn. No new milestones have been indicated since the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Within the fishing business, lure product revenue exceeded that of the same period of the previous year due to the launch of new fishing rods, lures and other products, while sales of fly-fishing products struggled because of unfavorable weather and the market downturn.」
The effect of launching new fishing rods, lures and other products emerged, and lure product revenue exceeded that of the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the fishing business, revenue in the first quarter was below the previous fiscal year, at ¥174 million, down 11.2% year on year, due to the market downturn and the decision to schedule the launch of core products from March, after the start of the fishing season.」
The company describes the practice of scheduling new product launches after the start of the fishing season. It also indicates higher promotional expenses before the launch of new products, but no milestones such as the completion of a new launch were described. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we invested ¥16 million mainly in making molds for new lures and other products.」
As the policy of improving procurement lead times and launching new products continued, ¥16 million was invested in making molds for new lures and other products. The status was ADVANCED because specific investment results related to new product development were disclosed. - FY2016-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the fishing business, despite the impact of sluggish personal consumption, drought and unfavorable summer weather, we improved delays in procuring lure products that occurred last fiscal year and implemented timely deliveries, while also proactively launching new fly-fishing products.」
Improved procurement lead times, timely deliveries and new product launches continue to be reported as in the previous quarter. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In the fishing business, we improved delays in procuring lure products that occurred last fiscal year and implemented timely deliveries, while also proactively launching new fly-fishing products.」
The company describes measures to address past procurement delays and the launch of new fly-fishing products as business initiatives.