Research and development of new store formats and restructuring of the logistics system
First written in FY2018. 10 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「From fiscal 2026, the company will establish a new “Sustainability Committee” and form 4 project teams covering “reducing electricity consumption,” “lightening food trays,” “increasing recycling collection volumes” and “reducing the food waste rate,” related to 3 priority initiatives, and will advance these initiatives.」
Initiatives for the business foundation and sustainability were given concrete form through operations by the Sustainability Committee and 4 project teams. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company conducted a demonstration test of maritime transport using a scheduled roll-on/roll-off vessel running from Tomakomai Port to Kushiro Port. The service is also expected to help address the driver shortage, reduce CO2 emissions and provide alternative transport if road or rail routes are disrupted.」
As part of its logistics system restructuring, the company conducted a demonstration test of maritime transport using a scheduled RORO vessel from Tomakomai Port to Kushiro Port. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In March, the company opened Maxvalu Express Shinkawa 3jo, a new model store serving a small trade area, in Sapporo’s Kita Ward.」
Research and development of new store formats advanced to the implementation stage through the opening of small-catchment-area model stores. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In food products, the company developed distinctive, delicious and valuable products. It focused on developing products using Hokkaido ingredients, including croquettes and soups made with seasonal Hokkaido produce such as pumpkin and corn. In total, it developed approximately 800 proprietary products, contributing approximately ¥14 billion in incremental sales.」
The company expanded proprietary product development to approximately 800 items, contributing approximately ¥14 billion in incremental sales. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In its food business initiatives, the company developed approximately 420 proprietary products, including through the use of the AEON Ishikari production center (PC), and worked to improve product assortment at each store by expanding outpack supply. Delicatessen sales were particularly strong, reaching 106.0% of the year-earlier level at existing stores.」
The company expanded proprietary product development using the AEON Ishikari production center (PC) and outpack supply, improving store assortments and strengthening delicatessen operations. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed approximately 260 proprietary products using the AEON Ishikari production center (PC) and worked to improve product assortment at each store by expanding outpack supply. Delicatessen sales were particularly strong, reaching 109.0% of the year-earlier level at existing stores.」
Use of the AEON Ishikari production center (PC) expanded into the development of approximately 260 proprietary products and increased outpack supply, strengthening store assortments and delicatessen sales. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In August 2021, the company began operating the AEON Ishikari production center (PC) to realize “strong food” and establish a robust logistics system. In addition to developing products using local ingredients, the center handles centralized production and outpack supply, contributing to greater efficiency in-store.」
The AEON Ishikari production center (PC) began operating in August 2021, with results demonstrated in product development using local ingredients, centralized production, outpack supply and greater in-store operating efficiency. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, the company began operating the AEON Ishikari production center (PC) to realize “strong food” and establish a robust logistics system. In addition to developing products using local ingredients, the center handles centralized production and outpack supply, contributing to greater efficiency in-store.」
The AEON Ishikari production center (PC) has expanded into product development using local ingredients, centralized production, outpack supply and greater in-store operating efficiency. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, the company began operating the “AEON Ishikari production center (PC)” to realize “strong food” and ensure smooth product supply.」
Logistics system restructuring took concrete form with the August launch of the AEON Ishikari production center (PC), aimed at delivering strong food offerings and smooth product supply. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company will also develop and begin opening new small- and medium-sized store formats.」
The company is reaffirming its policy of developing and opening small- and medium-sized new-format stores as part of its new medium-term plan. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the My Basket small-supermarket business, the company opened a store in Sapporo in August that was somewhat smaller than its existing stores. To enable future expansion through stores offering a carefully selected minimum range of products, including a wider selection of fresh foods than convenience stores, beverages at attractive prices and other convenient prepared foods, the company worked to develop diverse store formats.」
Research and development of new store formats for future openings took concrete form with the launch of smaller-than-conventional まいばすけっと stores. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The company will also focus on researching and developing new formats to realize its plans for future store openings, as well as restructuring its logistics system to support higher logistics volumes resulting from an increase in the number of stores and the expansion of e-commerce.」
The company identified research and development of new formats for future store openings and logistics system restructuring in preparation for store and e-commerce expansion as future initiatives.