Taking on New Growth Areas

「We also opened an unmanned store inside a building operated by the Nemuro Promotion Bureau of Hokkaido. We have received requests to open stores from other local governments and companies and plan to expand this business going forward.」

「In the net supermarket business, we expanded the number of orders and improved operating efficiency by increasing the number of hubs, raising sales to 135.2% of the year-earlier period.」

「Sales for the fiscal year were ¥354.018 billion, or 106.3% of the previous fiscal year, an increase of ¥20.857 billion and a record high. This was attributable to, among other factors, the transfer of 9 stores from Seiyu Co., Ltd. on 1 October 2024, the opening of 1 GMS store, 2 supermarkets and 2 small-format supermarkets to expand market share, and major revitalization projects at 5 stores to improve their appeal.」

「In the internet sales business, we expanded the net supermarket hub network, aiming to increase order volumes and shorten delivery times. Sales reached 102.7% of the previous fiscal year, or 108.7% excluding the impact of sales of COVID-19 relief supplies in the previous fiscal year.」

「In the internet sales business, we established net supermarket hubs at 4 stores, aiming to increase order volumes and shorten delivery times. Sales reached 102.0% of the year-earlier period.」

「In the internet sales business, we established net supermarket hubs at 4 stores, aiming to increase order volumes and shorten delivery times. Sales increased to 105.9% of the year-earlier period.」

「In the internet sales business, we established a new net supermarket hub at AEON Otaru, aiming to increase order volumes and shorten delivery times. Sales increased to 106.0% of the year-earlier period.」

「In the internet sales business, the establishment of 2 new net supermarket hubs increased order volumes, and sales reached 120.6% of the previous fiscal year. E-shop sales reached 125.5%, supported by strong performance from the Asparagus Gifts and Winter Gifts ranges and AEON Toys, which brings together Christmas toys.」

「In the internet sales business, we established 2 new net supermarket hubs by the end of the second quarter and expanded the product range at all hubs, including seafood, deli and frozen products. This increased order volumes, and sales grew to 118.7% of the year-earlier period.」

「In the internet sales business, we established new net supermarket hubs at AEON Tomakomai and AEON Sapporo Naebo. The resulting increase in order volumes and shorter delivery times raised sales to 112.4% of the year-earlier period.」

「Internet sales reached 114.6% of the year-earlier period. In the net supermarket business, we established a new hub at AEON Tomakomai in April. This increased order volumes and shortened delivery times, raising sales to 111.6% of the year-earlier period. On the e-shop, sales reached 132.1%, supported by strong products on existing sites and the launch of new initiative sites such as the AEON Flower Shop and Hokkaido Gifts.」

「Internet sales increased to 122.4% of the previous fiscal year. In the net supermarket business, we established the infrastructure needed to expand order volumes, including through the digitalization of operations, in response to higher demand, and sales reached 119.3% of the previous fiscal year. E-shop sales reached 136.2%, supported by strong existing initiative sites and the launch of new initiative sites such as Outdoor and Snowblowers.」

「Internet sales increased to 124.1% of the year-earlier period. Within this total, net supermarket sales increased to 121.7% after we established the infrastructure needed to expand order volumes, including through the digitalization of operations. E-shop sales reached 141.4%, supported by strong existing sites and the launch of new sites for Snowblowers and Winter Warm Styles.」

「Internet sales increased to 124.1% of the year-earlier period. Within this total, net supermarket sales performed well at 121.7% as the number of users increased following growth in new memberships. E-shop sales reached 136.6% of the year-earlier period, supported by strong sales of products on existing sites such as Summer Gifts and Randoseru, as well as the launch and conversion to permanent sites for Outdoor and Home Appliances.」

「Internet sales increased to 117.7% of the year-earlier period. Within this total, net supermarket sales performed well at 115.2% of the year-earlier period as the number of users increased following growth in new memberships. E-shop sales reached 134.9% of the year-earlier period. We launched the AEON Outdoor Goods website and, to allow customers to purchase those products in stores, established the Company's first permanent outdoor specialty sales area at AEON Tomakomai, promoting integration with physical stores.」

「Internet sales increased substantially to 145.8% of the previous fiscal year. In the net supermarket business, we launched doorstep handover services, improved system functions and streamlined operating-area workflows to accommodate the new lifestyle, increasing sales to 132.3% of the previous fiscal year. On the e-shop internet store, we launched 6 web-only initiatives, raising sales to 265.6% of the previous fiscal year.」

「In September, the internet sales business newly launched AEON Cosmetics, a home-delivery service allowing customers to order online from home and have products delivered to their homes, with approximately 1,500 items from brands including Shiseido and Kanebo. We also launched a limited-time web-only site for AEON Toys, offering up to approximately 170 product types. Amid rising demand for net supermarkets during the COVID-19 pandemic, internet sales increased substantially to 147.0% of the year-earlier period.」

「Internet sales increased substantially to 148.9% of the year-earlier period. In the net supermarket business, we launched a service delivering products to customers at their doorsteps, and worked to increase the number of orders through system-function improvements and better workflow in operating areas. On the e-shop internet store, we expanded the assortment on the AEON Bike bicycle-specialty-store website, launched in fiscal 2018 in response to growing demand for bicycles, to approximately 600 items at its peak. Total e-shop sales increased substantially to 321.0% of the year-earlier period.」

「In sales initiatives, we opened 1 discount-format store in March, The Big Amall store in Asahikawa, and 2 small-format supermarket stores: まいばすけっと Kita 13-jo Nishi 3-chome in March and まいばすけっと Kita 23-jo Nishi 6-chome in April, both in Sapporo.」

「The まいばすけっと business increased by 2 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year to 38 stores. We continued to improve product assortments through detailed purchasing analyses to create stores rooted in their local communities and aligned with diversifying needs. As a result, same-store sales increased for 8 consecutive periods, reaching 102.6% of the previous fiscal year.」

「In the small-format supermarket business, we opened a store in Sapporo in August that was somewhat smaller than conventional stores. To support future expansion, we worked to develop diverse store formats that could operate with a carefully selected minimum range of products, including fresher products than convenience stores, beverages offered at attractive prices and other convenient meal products. Existing stores performed well, with sales increasing to 104.3% of the year-earlier period.」

「In the small-format supermarket business, we opened a new まいばすけっと store in a newly built condominium in central Sapporo in May. At existing stores, continued improvements to the product assortment supported strong performance in non-food products, and same-store sales increased to 104.3% of the year-earlier period.」

「As part of our initiatives relating to the まいばすけっと business, we made detailed improvements, including analyses of store formats, product assortments, product sizes and item counts by trading area. As a result, same-store sales increased for 7 consecutive periods, reaching 108.4% of the previous fiscal year.」

「As part of our initiatives relating to new businesses, we launched new services in the omnichannel business to improve customer convenience. Under the net supermarket service, customers can now collect purchased products at stores in Sapporo, including GMS stores and small-format まいばすけっと supermarkets. On the e-shop, we offered a service allowing customers to collect reserved Christmas cakes at any of the Company's 76 stores. The service was well received and generated a large number of orders. As a result, digital-business internet sales increased to 105.0% of the year-earlier period.」

「As part of our initiatives relating to new businesses, we reviewed the product assortment at まいばすけっと stores to match their trading areas. Fresh foods and deli products consequently posted double-digit growth, and same-store sales reached 104.8% of the year-earlier period. Same-store sales have therefore continued to grow for 6 consecutive periods since the まいばすけっと business began in 2012.」

「As part of our initiatives relating to new businesses, we opened 3 small-format まいばすけっと supermarkets in Sapporo. At existing stores, a review of the product assortment led to double-digit growth in fresh foods and deli products, whose appeal had been enhanced, raising same-store sales to 106.0% of the year-earlier period. Operating profit is steadily improving toward profitability.」

「The まいばすけっと and net supermarket businesses also performed well, with both posting double-digit year-on-year sales growth for the full year.」

「In the small-format supermarket business, 3 new まいばすけっと stores were opened, and sales reached 112.0% of the year-earlier period following a review of the product assortment. In the net supermarket business, sales increased to 121.1% of the year-earlier period after centralizing shipping operations at distribution centers, raising maximum order capacity and expanding the areas where pharmaceuticals are handled. Both businesses contributed to higher operating profit.」

「We launched the net supermarket service in the Hakodate area. This completed a same-day delivery network covering all of Hokkaido except outlying islands. Together with the renewal of the shopping website and the introduction of WAON electronic-money payments, this supported continued steady growth in net supermarket sales, which reached 125.8% of the previous fiscal year.」

「In September, the net supermarket business began deliveries to the southern Hokkaido area from AEON Kamiiso. This expansion increased delivery coverage within Hokkaido to 99.7%, making it possible to deliver to all customers in Hokkaido except those on outlying islands.」

「Net supermarket sales reached 127.8% of the year-earlier period, while same-store sales reached 114.9%, substantially exceeding the previous year's results. In September, we expanded into the Hakodate area, creating conditions that support expectations for further sales growth as the business scale expands.」

「In the final year of the medium-term management plan, the Company set out to take on new growth areas.」