Strengthening Core Businesses and Proactive Investment
First written in FY2016. 24 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「Within the Group, the core automotive products business and the bridal business reported higher sales and profits, while the construction and real estate business reported lower sales but higher profit.」
The automotive products and bridal businesses achieved higher sales and profits, while the construction and real estate business reported lower sales but higher profit. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,011 million, of which ¥472 million was invested mainly in other businesses.」
Of the ¥1,011 million in total capital expenditures, the Company made specific core-business and store-related investments, including acquiring the land for the Super Autobacs Kawasaki store and constructing a new tyre warehouse at the Super Autobacs Sendai Route 45 store. - 2026-05-08AdvancedEarnings
「In the automotive products business, we will continue to differentiate ourselves further from competitors by improving the quality of customer service and technical services, while focusing on the high-margin pit service division and the purchase and sale of used vehicles.」
The Company has reiterated its specific initiatives for the next fiscal year to strengthen its core business, centered on customer service and technical quality, pit services, and the purchase and sale of used vehicles. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Vehicle sales, a focus area for strengthening, outperformed the previous year by concentrating on retail sales, which are less susceptible to used-car market prices.」
As a vehicle sales strengthening measure, the Company focused on retail sales, which are less susceptible to used-car market prices, and performance exceeded the previous year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In product sales, oil and battery sales, as well as tyre sales, performed well. The highly profitable pit services division also performed well, centred on tyre replacement labour charges, while vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, significantly outperformed the previous year, supported by firm demand for used vehicles. Winter products also performed well in the third quarter, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
Tyres, oil and batteries, pit services, vehicle sales strengthened through mobile purchasing, and winter products all performed well, demonstrating progress in initiatives supporting higher revenue and profit in the automotive parts business. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In product sales, tyre sales, as well as oil and battery sales, performed solidly. The highly profitable pit services division also performed well, centred on tyre replacement labour charges. Vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, outperformed both the previous year and the plan, supported by solid demand and stable market prices, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
In the automotive parts business, tyre sales, oil and battery sales, and pit services centred on tyre replacement labour charges performed solidly. Vehicle sales, strengthened through measures such as mobile purchasing, outperformed both the previous year and the plan, resulting in higher revenue and profit. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「In the automotive products business, we will continue to differentiate ourselves further from competitors by improving the quality of customer service and technical services, while focusing on the high-margin pit service division and the purchase and sale of used vehicles.」
The focus of core-business strengthening has been reorganised from expanding stores and vehicle sales to differentiation through customer service and technical quality, the highly profitable pit services business, and used vehicle purchasing and sales. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As the impact of the infectious disease subsided, weddings were held while thorough infection-prevention measures were implemented with customer safety as the top priority. Revenue increased year on year because the Company worked to strengthen wedding bookings in the first quarter and renovations at some venues at Arc-en-Ciel Yokohama received customer support.」
In the bridal business, the Company strengthened wedding bookings from the first quarter and renovated some venues at Arc-en-Ciel Yokohama, resulting in higher revenue year on year. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Following the tyre price increase in May 2023, tyre sales remained solid after demand was captured through sales activities ahead of the increase. The highly profitable pit services division also performed well, while vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, outperformed both the previous year and the plan, resulting in higher revenue year on year. Profit declined year on year because fees associated with the increase in cashless payments and vehicle transactions, as well as costs such as the replacement of store POS systems, increased.」
In the automotive parts business, the disclosure reconfirms solid performance in tyre sales, pit services and vehicle sales strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing. Revenue increased, but profit declined because of higher fees and costs such as POS system replacement. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The highly profitable pit services division also performed well, while vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, outperformed both the previous year and the plan, resulting in higher revenue year on year.」
In the automotive parts business, the highly profitable pit services division and vehicle sales, strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing, outperformed both the previous year and the plan. The disclosure reconfirms the effectiveness of existing measures to strengthen vehicle sales. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The highly profitable pit services division also performed well, while vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, significantly outperformed both the previous year and the plan, resulting in higher revenue year on year.」
In the automotive parts business, vehicle sales strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing significantly outperformed both the previous year and the plan. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the tyre price increases in May and September 2022, tyre sales remained solid after demand was captured through sales activities ahead of the increases. Demand for winter products and the highly profitable pit services division remained firm, while vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, outperformed the plan, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
In the automotive parts business, vehicle sales strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing outperformed the plan. Tyre sales, winter products and the highly profitable pit services business also remained solid, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Tyre prices increased in September as well as in May 2022, but tyre sales remained solid after demand was captured through sales activities ahead of the increase. The highly profitable pit services division remained solid, and vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, also performed well, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
The disclosure reconfirms solid performance in tyre sales, the highly profitable pit services business, and vehicle sales strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing, together with higher revenue and profit in the automotive parts business. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Tyre prices increased in May 2022, but tyre sales remained solid even after demand ahead of the increase subsided. The highly profitable pit services division also remained solid, and vehicle sales, where measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing had been strengthened, also performed well. Together with the contribution from the Autobacs Akita store, which began operations on 25 June 2021, this resulted in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
In the automotive parts business, vehicle sales strengthened through measures such as mobile vehicle purchasing performed well, while tyre sales, pit services and the contribution from the Akita store also supported higher revenue and profit. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「The Group's key initiatives by business for its results in the fiscal year ending March 2023 included, in the automotive parts business, further expanding new and used vehicle sales.」
As a key initiative in the automotive parts business, the Company presented a policy of expanding new and used vehicle sales beyond previous levels as a specific initiative for the fiscal year ending March 2023. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the state of emergency, automotive parts sales struggled because customer traffic declined and the dashcam boom seen in the previous fiscal year subsided. However, vehicle sales and demand for winter products performed well, and the Autobacs Rifu store, which began operations on 19 March 2021, and the Autobacs Akita store, which began operations on 25 June 2021, contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue year on year.」
The disclosure reconfirms the contribution from the Rifu and Akita stores and strong vehicle sales and demand for winter products. Profit declined because of the reversal of the dashcam boom and new-store opening costs. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Vehicle sales performed well, and the Autobacs Rifu store, which began operations on 19 March 2021, and the Autobacs Akita store, which began operations on 25 June 2021, contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue than in the first six months of the previous fiscal year.」
The disclosure reconfirms the contribution from the Rifu and Akita stores and strong vehicle sales. However, profit in the automotive parts business declined because of new-store opening costs and other expenses. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Results were weak in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year because people refrained from going out following the declaration of a state of emergency. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, demand recovered and vehicle sales performed well. The Autobacs Rifu store, which began operations on 19 March 2021, and the Autobacs Akita store, which began operations on 25 June 2021, also contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year.」
The Autobacs Rifu store began operations on 19 March 2021 and the Autobacs Akita store on 25 June 2021, and the disclosure describes their contribution to results. Existing-store expansion measures have progressed to the opening of new operations. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year were ¥583 million, of which ¥432 million was invested mainly in the automotive parts business. Capital expenditures in the automotive parts business totalled ¥432 million, mainly for the construction of the new Autobacs Rifu store.」
The Company made ¥583 million in capital expenditures, mainly in the automotive parts business, including specific investments such as construction of the new Autobacs Rifu store. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the state of emergency in April 2020, customer traffic declined and sales of high-priced products were weak. After the state of emergency was lifted, customer traffic recovered to above the previous year's level, and maintenance products, car-wash-related products and vehicle sales performed well against a backdrop of increased vehicle use, resulting in higher revenue year on year. Profit declined because the gross profit margin fell below the previous year's level.」
The disclosure describes the recovery in customer traffic after the state of emergency was lifted, as well as performance in maintenance products, car-wash-related products and vehicle sales. Profit declined because the gross profit margin fell below the previous year's level. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year were ¥742 million, of which ¥340 million was invested mainly in the automotive parts business.」
Of the ¥742 million in capital expenditures during the year, specific investments included installing tyre racks in the automotive parts business, renovating bridal facilities, and acquiring the land and buildings for the Autobacs Iwanuma Bypass store. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of focusing on order acquisition activities from the previous fiscal year, the number of weddings held increased in the current fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. 2. Bridal business Revenue was ¥6,968 million, up 14.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥160 million, compared with a loss of ¥193 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In the bridal business, focused order acquisition activities from the previous fiscal year increased the number of weddings held. Revenue rose 14.2% year on year, and segment results turned to a profit of ¥160 million from a loss of ¥193 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for dashcams remained strong in product sales, while pit services and vehicle sales also performed well. In addition, demand ahead of the consumption tax rate increase in October of this year contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. The number of weddings held increased as a result of focusing on order acquisition activities from the previous fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. 1. Automotive parts business Revenue was ¥13,080 million, up 9.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥586 million, up 80.9% year on year. 2. Bridal business Revenue was ¥4,350 million, up 18.6% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥61 million, compared with a loss of ¥339 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In the automotive parts business, revenue and profit increased on strong product sales, pit services and vehicle sales, together with demand ahead of the tax increase. In the bridal business, the number of weddings held increased through order acquisition activities begun in the previous fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and a narrower loss. The disclosure reconfirms the effectiveness of existing strengthening measures and the improvement in results. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of focusing on order acquisition activities since the previous fiscal year, the number of weddings held increased in the current fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. Revenue was ¥2,193 million, up 13.1% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥17 million, compared with a loss of ¥76 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In the bridal business, the Company focused on order acquisition activities from the previous fiscal year, increasing the number of weddings held. Revenue rose 13.1% year on year, and the segment loss narrowed to ¥17 million from ¥76 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the automotive parts business, the Company worked to improve the quality of the 15 stores acquired in March of the previous year and strengthen vehicle inspections and vehicle purchasing and sales. In the bridal business, it made proactive investments, including strengthening sales promotion and renovating existing venues.」
The Company is pursuing specific measures to improve the quality of the 15 acquired stores, strengthen vehicle inspections and vehicle purchasing and sales, strengthen bridal sales promotion, and renovate existing venues. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for dashcams and winter products such as chains became strong in product sales, while pit services and vehicle sales also remained solid. The 15 stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures that began operations on 1 March 2018 also contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
The disclosure reconfirms the strengthening of existing product sales, pit services and vehicle sales, together with the contribution from the 15 stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures. It contains no new initiatives. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Efforts to develop and propose high-value-added products led to an increase in the average price per wedding, but revenue declined because the Company was unable to fully offset the decrease in the number of weddings held. Profitability improved year on year as selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from the previous fiscal year, narrowing the loss.」
In the bridal business, the average price per wedding increased through the development and proposal of high-value-added products, and the loss narrowed as selling, general and administrative expenses decreased. However, revenue declined because the decrease in weddings held could not be offset. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「All 3 divisions—product sales, pit services, and vehicle sales—performed well, and the 15 stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures that began operations on 1 March 2018 contributed to results, resulting in higher revenue.」
The automotive products business reaffirmed the contribution of the 15 stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures, which were already operating, and the performance of product sales, pit services, and vehicle sales. No additional store openings or other new measures were disclosed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The launch of operations at 13 Autobacs stores and 2 Super Autobacs stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures from 1 March 2018 also contributed, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
As part of the expansion of the automotive products business, the company began operating 13 Autobacs stores and 2 Super Autobacs stores in Miyagi and Akita prefectures on 1 March 2018. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The purpose is to further expand the automotive products business. Date of business combination 1 March 2018 The company acquired 13 Autobacs stores and 2 Super Autobacs stores for cash consideration. Name: 株式会社アイエーオートバックス Date established: 11 January 2018 Ownership interest: 100%」
To further expand the automotive products business, the company established 株式会社アイエーオートバックス as a wholly owned subsidiary and resolved to acquire 13 Autobacs stores and 2 Super Autobacs stores on 1 March 2018. The existing core-business strengthening and M&A initiative progressed to a specific transaction. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue decreased because the impact of closing 2 stores upon expiration of their contracts in the previous consolidated fiscal year could not be fully offset. However, profit increased as demand ahead of price increases led by tire manufacturers contributed to results and vehicle inspections and related service revenue in the pit services division remained strong. Although efforts to propose the development of high-value-added products improved the average spend per ceremony, revenue and profit decreased year on year because the company transferred 1 store in the previous consolidated fiscal year and the number of ceremonies held at other venues declined.」
The automotive products business posted higher profit through strong vehicle inspections and related services, while high-value-added product proposals increased average spend per ceremony in the bridal business, which nevertheless posted lower revenue and profit. This reaffirms existing initiatives and adds no new measure. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although demand ahead of price increases led by tire manufacturers contributed to sales, pit service revenue, including vehicle inspections and related services, remained strong, and vehicle sales also performed well, revenue and profit increased year on year despite the closure of 2 stores upon expiration of their contracts in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Although efforts to propose the development of high-value-added products improved the average spend per ceremony, revenue and profit decreased year on year because the company transferred 1 store in the previous consolidated fiscal year and the number of ceremonies held at other venues declined.」
The automotive products business posted higher revenue and profit on strong vehicle inspections, related services, and vehicle sales, while proposals for high-value-added bridal products increased average spend per ceremony. The bridal business nevertheless posted lower revenue and profit. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen our core businesses, we have made proactive investments, including strengthening vehicle inspections and vehicle purchasing and sales in the automotive products business, and reopening 3 existing wedding venue banquet halls following renovations in the bridal business.」
The company strengthened vehicle inspections and vehicle purchasing and sales, and renovated and reopened 3 banquet halls at existing wedding venues. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Vehicle sales increased revenue through the addition of stores handling vehicle sales and the strengthening of sales staff, while pit services also generated higher revenue as vehicle inspections and other services performed well.」
The disclosure describes higher revenue from expanded vehicle sales stores and a stronger sales staff, and from strong vehicle inspections and other pit services. It also notes higher bridal revenue from an increase in ceremonies held at Arcan Ciel Minami-Aoyama and Kanazawa. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In automotive products, we increased revenue from vehicle sales by expanding the number of stores handling vehicle sales and strengthening our sales staff.」
The company expanded the number of stores handling vehicle sales and strengthened its sales staff, leading to higher vehicle sales revenue. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the bridal business, we grand-opened Arcan Ciel Kanazawa in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in March 2016, bringing the number of operating venues to 8. However, revenue and profit decreased year on year due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as declines in the number of ceremonies held and the average spend per ceremony at some existing venues.」
The company opened the Kanazawa venue in March 2016, bringing the number of operating venues to 8. The disclosure also notes declines in the number of ceremonies and average spend at existing venues. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To strengthen our core businesses, we have made proactive investments, including the acquisition of a company operating 4 automotive products stores and expansion into tire storage services in the automotive products business, and the grand opening of 3 new wedding venues in the bridal business.」
The company is using M&A and tire storage services in automotive products, and the opening of 3 wedding venues in bridal services, as its means of strengthening the core businesses.