Expanding the Business Through Proactive Store Openings
First written in FY2016-Q3. 13 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2025.
30 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 3 stores and exited 1 store. As of the end of August 2025, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 101, with sales floor space of 219,506㎡. Compared with the previous fiscal year, the store count increased by 2 and sales floor space increased by 6,679㎡.」
We opened 3 stores and exited 1 store, bringing the store count and sales floor space as of the end of August 2025 to 101 and 219,506㎡, respectively. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 2 stores and exited 1 store. As of the end of February 2025, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 100, with sales floor space of 217,527㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count increased by 2 and sales floor space increased by 4,486㎡.」
We opened 2 stores and exited 1 store, bringing the store count and sales floor space as of the end of February 2025 to 100 and 217,527㎡, respectively. Both increased year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, based on the key strategies of the new medium-term management plan, covering the fiscal years ending August 2024 through August 2026 and beginning in the current consolidated fiscal year, we worked to strengthen the sales platform of our physical stores, including opening 4 new stores and promoting digitalization in store operations.」
In the first year of the new medium-term management plan, we opened 4 new stores and promoted the digitalization of store operations. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 3 stores and exited 2 stores. As of the end of February 2024, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 98, with sales floor space of 213,041㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count increased by 3 and sales floor space increased by 5,207㎡.」
In the first year of the new medium-term management plan, we opened 3 stores and exited 2 stores, bringing the store count to 98 and sales floor space to 213,041㎡. Both increased year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the key strategies of the new medium-term management plan, covering the fiscal years ending August 2024 through August 2026 and beginning in the current consolidated fiscal year, we worked to strengthen the sales platform of our physical stores from a medium- to long-term perspective, including opening 2 new stores and promoting digitalization in store operations.」
In the first year of the new medium-term management plan, we opened 2 new stores and advanced efforts to strengthen the physical store base. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In line with the store-opening strategy in the medium-term management plan, we opened the planned 6 stores. Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 6 stores and exited 4 stores. As of the end of August 2023, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 97, with sales floor space of 214,304㎡. Compared with the previous fiscal year, the store count increased by 2 and sales floor space increased by 7,345㎡.」
In line with the medium-term management plan, we opened 6 stores and exited 4 stores, bringing the store count to 97, up 2 from the previous fiscal year, and sales floor space to 214,304㎡. - FY2023-Q2Store count at 95 after opening 2 stores and exiting 2 storesAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 2 stores and exited 2 stores. As of the end of February 2023, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 95, with sales floor space of 207,834㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 2 and sales floor space decreased by 1,313㎡.」
We opened 2 stores while exiting 2 stores, bringing the store count and sales floor space as of the end of February 2023 to 95 and 207,834㎡, respectively. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 2 stores and closed 1 store. As of the end of November 2022, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 96, with sales floor space of 210,015㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 3 and sales floor space decreased by 1,163㎡.」
We continued opening new stores, opening 2 stores and closing 1 store by the end of November 2022. The store count reached 96, representing a year-on-year contraction. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our group prioritized initiatives to strengthen the sales platform of our physical stores from a medium- to long-term perspective, including the opening of a large-format store for the first time in approximately 6 years and the renovation of key existing stores, as well as measures to strengthen our digital operations and expand our e-commerce business in response to the highly uncertain environment.」
We strengthened the store base, including by opening a large-format store for the first time in approximately 6 years. Over the full year, we opened 2 stores while exiting 5 stores, bringing the store count to 95. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 2 stores and exited 2 stores. As of the end of May 2022, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 98, with sales floor space of 211,701㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 1 and sales floor space decreased by 847㎡.」
We opened 2 stores and exited 2 stores. The store count increased from 97 in the previous quarter to 98, and the text also reports the opening of a large-format store, the first in approximately 6 years. - FY2022-Q2Store base contracted after opening 1 store and exiting 2 storesAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 1 store and exited 2 stores. As of the end of February 2022, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 97, with sales floor space of 209,148㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 2 and sales floor space decreased by 3,335㎡.」
We opened 1 store while exiting 2 stores, bringing the store count to 97 and sales floor space to 209,148㎡. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we opened 1 store. As of the end of November 2021, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 99, with sales floor space of 211,178㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 5 and sales floor space decreased by 7,497㎡.」
We opened 1 store, bringing the store count to 99. The store count and sales floor space continued to contract year on year. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「The phase of consolidating unprofitable stores has ended. Going forward, we will actively open stores in major metropolitan trade areas and regions where we do not yet have a presence in order to provide our services to more customers.」
After a continued period of store closures and consolidation of unprofitable stores, the company is shifting its policy toward active openings in major metropolitan trade areas and regions where it does not yet have a presence, based on the end of the consolidation phase. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we exited 5 stores. As of the end of May 2021, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 99, with sales floor space of 212,549㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 6 and sales floor space decreased by 5,693㎡.」
We exited 5 stores, bringing the store count to 99 and sales floor space to 212,549㎡ as of the end of May 2021. The store count and sales floor space continued to contract year on year. - FY2021-Q2Store base contracted after exiting 5 storesAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, we exited 5 stores. As of the end of February 2021, the number of stores operated by our group nationwide was 99, with sales floor space of 212,483㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the store count decreased by 7 and sales floor space decreased by 8,128㎡.」
We exited 5 stores, bringing the store count to 99 and sales floor space to 212,483㎡. The store count and sales floor space continued to contract year on year. - FY2020The store base contracted following the closure of 2 storesAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, 2 stores were closed. As of the end of August 2020, our group had 104 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 218,099㎡. Compared with the previous fiscal year, the number of stores decreased by 2 and the sales floor area by 2,513㎡.」
No new store openings were reported. After closing 2 stores, the store count fell to 104 and sales floor space contracted to 218,099㎡. - FY2020-Q3The store base contracted following the closure of 1 storeAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, 1 store was closed. As of the end of May 2020, our group had 105 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 218,243㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 1 and the sales floor area by 2,369㎡.」
1 store was closed, bringing the number of stores to 105 and the sales floor area to 218,243㎡. The store network continued to contract. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There was no change in store openings and closures. As of the end of February 2020, our group had 106 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 220,612㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 1 and the sales floor area by 2,970㎡.」
There was no change in store openings and closures. The group had 106 stores and a sales floor area of 220,612㎡, while the store network continued to contract year on year. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There was no change in store openings and closures. As of the end of November 2019, our group had 106 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 220,612㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 3 and the sales floor area by 6,454㎡.」
There was no change in store openings and closures. The group had 106 stores and a sales floor area of 220,612㎡, while the store network continued to contract year on year. - FY2019-Q3The store network continued to contract, with 4 closures for every 1 openingAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 1 store and closed 4. As a result, as of the end of May 2019, our group had 106 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 220,612㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 4 and the sales floor area by 9,874㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 1 store and closed 4, bringing the number of stores to 106 and the sales floor area to 220,612㎡. The number of stores and sales floor area continued to contract year on year. - FY2019-Q2The store network continued to contract, with 3 closures for every 1 openingAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 1 store and closed 3. As a result, as of the end of February 2019, our group had 107 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 223,582㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 3 and the sales floor area by 5,322㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 1 store and closed 3, bringing the number of stores to 107 and the sales floor area to 223,582㎡. The number of stores and sales floor area continued to contract year on year. - FY2019-Q1Store openings and closures continued, but the store network continued to contractAnnual report
「Regarding store openings and closures, HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 1 store and closed 1. As a result, as of the end of November 2018, our group had 109 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 227,067㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 31 and the sales floor area by 19,159㎡.」
Although 1 store was opened and 1 was closed, the number of stores decreased by 31 and the sales floor area by 19,159㎡ year on year, and the store network continued to contract. - FY2018Store openings continued, but closures and the exclusion of a subsidiary from consolidation reduced the store networkAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our group opened 2 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 3. In addition, the number of stores decreased by 29 due to a change in consolidated subsidiaries. As a result, as of the end of August 2018, our group had 109 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 228,740㎡. Compared with the previous fiscal year, the number of stores decreased by 30 and the sales floor area by 17,712㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 2 stores and closed 3, while the exclusion of 株式会社ビーアンドディー from consolidation reduced the number of stores by 29. The store network contracted by 30 stores and the sales floor area by 17,712㎡ from the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our group opened 2 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 2. In addition, the number of stores decreased by 29 due to a change in consolidated subsidiaries. As a result, as of the end of May 2018, our group had 110 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 230,486㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 31 and the sales floor area by 19,861㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 2 stores and closed 2, while the change in consolidated subsidiaries reduced the number of stores by 29, bringing the total to 110. - FY2018-Q2Stores were opened, but the store network contracted substantially due to the exclusion of a subsidiary from consolidationAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our group opened 2 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 2. In addition, the number of stores decreased by 29 due to a change in consolidated subsidiaries. As a result, as of the end of February 2018, our group had 110 stores nationwide, with a sales floor area of 228,903㎡. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number of stores decreased by 33 and the sales floor area by 27,745㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 2 stores and closed 2, while the exclusion of 株式会社ビーアンドディー from consolidation reduced the number of stores by 29, shrinking the store network by 33 stores year on year. - FY2018-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Our group had positioned expanding its store network through new openings as the cornerstone of its growth strategy, but we are formulating a new medium-term management plan in response to changes in the market environment and increasingly diverse customer needs. During this process, RIZAP Group proposed acquiring the shares of 株式会社ビーアンドディー, and we proceeded with our review. In connection with the transfer of the shares, we decided to transfer our holdings in 株式会社ビーアンドディー because RIZAP Group and 株式会社ビーアンドディー are expected to develop through synergies from their new business strategies, and because, in light of our future growth strategy, we plan for the time being to concentrate management resources on expanding our online sales business and opening stores in new formats.」
The growth strategy has been restructured from one centered on expanding the store network toward transferring 株式会社ビーアンドディー and concentrating on expanding online sales and opening stores in new formats. - FY2017Store openings continued, but closures outpaced them, shrinking the store baseAnnual report
「The consolidated companies opened 7 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 20, while 株式会社ビーアンドディー closed 3 stores. As a result, as of the end of August 2017, the consolidated companies had 110 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and 29 株式会社ビーアンドディー stores nationwide, for a total of 139 stores, with a total sales floor area of 246,452㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 7 stores, while 23 stores were closed in total, further reducing the total number of stores to 139 and the sales floor area to 246,452㎡. - FY2017-Q3Store openings continued, but closures outpaced them, further reducing the store networkAnnual report
「The consolidated companies opened 7 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 19, while 株式会社ビーアンドディー closed 2 stores. As a result, as of the end of May 2017, the consolidated companies had 111 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and 30 株式会社ビーアンドディー stores nationwide, for a total of 141 stores, with a total sales floor area of 250,347㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 7 stores, while 21 stores were closed in total, further reducing the total number of stores to 141 and the sales floor area to 250,347㎡. - FY2017-Q2Store openings continued, but closures outpaced them, reducing the store networkAnnual report
「The consolidated companies opened 5 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 16, while 株式会社ビーアンドディー closed 1 store. As a result, as of the end of February 2017, the consolidated companies had 112 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and 31 株式会社ビーアンドディー stores nationwide, for a total of 143 stores, with a total sales floor area of 256,648㎡.」
HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 5 stores, while 17 stores were closed in total, reducing the number of stores to 143. Proactive store openings continued, but during the quarter closures outpaced openings. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the consolidated companies opened 5 HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. stores and closed 3, while 株式会社ビーアンドディー closed 1 store.」
During the quarter, HIMARAYA Co.,Ltd. opened 5 stores and the group closed 4 stores in total, implementing a specific store expansion and closure program. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「To this end, while continuing to expand the scale of our business through proactive store openings, we will flexibly develop stores that reflect demand and preferences in the areas where they are opened so that they will be supported by customers.」
Store openings are positioned as a primary means of expanding the scale of the business.