Impact of Warm Winters and Insufficient Snowfall on Winter Goods and the Winter Sports Market
First written in FY2016-Q3. 15 of 31 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
Himaraya moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019, 3 years after the typical company in this theme (2016).
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Regarding ski and snowboard equipment and apparel, temperatures were winter-like from year-end through the beginning of the year, but overall conditions tended toward a mild winter. In particular, above-normal temperatures in December and February were a major factor suppressing demand.」
The mild-winter trend and high temperatures in December and February significantly suppressed demand for ski and snowboard equipment and apparel. - FY2025Concurrent weather impacts across seasonsAnnual report
「Regarding weather, late-summer heat at the beginning of the period persisted, but demand for winter apparel subsequently increased as temperatures fell. At the same time, large temperature fluctuations in early spring and record-high summer temperatures suppressed demand for seasonal products.」
The company explained that late-summer heat, temperature fluctuations in early spring, and record-high summer temperatures suppressed demand for seasonal products, while the subsequent decline in temperatures boosted demand for winter apparel. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「Autumn apparel was affected by the prolonged late-summer heat, but demand subsequently increased as temperatures fell, resulting in generally firm market conditions.」
Although prolonged late-summer heat affected autumn apparel, demand increased as temperatures subsequently fell, resulting in generally firm market conditions. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The operating environment was also challenging from a climate perspective, as demand for seasonal products was suppressed by pronounced temperature fluctuations that continued from early spring onward in addition to the mild winter.」
In addition to the mild winter, pronounced temperature fluctuations from early spring onward suppressed demand for seasonal products, and weather-related effects continued. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Weather conditions also created a challenging operating environment, as record-warm weather suppressed demand for apparel, particularly autumn and winter clothing, as well as ski and snowboard equipment.」
Regarding the previously cited risk from a mild winter and insufficient snowfall, the company stated that record-warm weather suppressed demand not only for autumn and winter clothing but also for ski and snowboard equipment, resulting in a challenging operating environment. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment continued to perform well, as the season benefited from adequate snowfall.」
Adequate snowfall continued to mitigate the adverse impact of a mild winter and insufficient snowfall on ski and snowboard equipment, which performed well. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「The winter selling season benefited from snowfall and falling temperatures.」
The impact of a mild winter and limited snowfall on winter goods and the winter sports market was mitigated during this year’s winter selling season by snowfall and falling temperatures. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment each performed well because the season benefited from adequate snowfall.」
The season benefited from adequate snowfall, mitigating the adverse impact of a mild winter and limited snowfall on the winter goods and winter sports markets. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for skiing, snowboarding, and related products recovered markedly in the first half, supported by falling temperatures and adequate snowfall.」
The situation changed from sluggish sales caused by a mild winter and limited snowfall to a recovery in demand for winter products in the first half, which benefited from falling temperatures and snowfall. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「By product, golf and outdoor products, which were considered highly compatible with the “new normal,” performed well amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Favorable falling temperatures and snowfall in the first half also contributed, with general sporting goods sales at 109.2%, golf equipment at 114.7%, outdoor equipment at 134.0%, and ski and snowboard equipment at 120.8% of the level in the same period of the previous year.」
The company explained that sales by product, including ski and snowboard equipment, exceeded the level in the same period of the previous year in the first half, which benefited from falling temperatures and snowfall. This reconfirms that the previously cited deterioration in the sales environment caused by a mild winter and limited snowfall was mitigated. - FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Although sales declined as a reaction to the increased inventory clearance in the same period of the previous year, golf and outdoor products, which were considered highly compatible with the “new normal,” performed well amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Favorable falling temperatures and snowfall also contributed, resulting in sales of 104.1% of the level in the same period of the previous year. By product, general sporting goods sales were 97.2%, golf equipment 101.7%, outdoor equipment 124.6%, and ski and snowboard equipment 121.3%.」
Favorable falling temperatures and snowfall resulted in ski and snowboard equipment sales of 121.3% of the level in the same period of the previous year. The previously cited deterioration in the sales environment caused by a mild winter and limited snowfall was mitigated this quarter. - FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「The consolidated gross profit margin was 35.5%, up 1.0 percentage point from the same period of the previous fiscal year, because seasonal trends generally progressed smoothly and the company did not incur a significant inventory clearance burden, despite the impact of rising temperatures from mid-November onward.」
Although rising temperatures had an impact, the smooth seasonal progression meant that no significant burden from clearing inventory arose. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「By product, general sporting goods sales were 84.5%, golf equipment 89.6%, outdoor equipment 98.1%, and ski and snowboard equipment 68.8% of the previous period’s level.」
In addition to record-warm weather and limited snowfall, the market was affected by infectious disease, with ski and snowboard equipment sales at 68.8% of the previous period’s level, confirming sluggish sales of winter-related products for the full year. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, by product, general sporting goods sales were 79.1%, golf equipment 83.4%, outdoor equipment 91.8%, and ski and snowboard equipment 67.7% of the level in the same period of the previous year.」
In addition to record-warm weather and limited snowfall, the market was affected by infectious disease, with ski and snowboard equipment sales at 67.7% of the level in the same period of the previous year. This was also down from 67.8% in the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment sales were 67.8% of the level in the same period of the previous year, as limited snowfall left many ski resorts unable to open properly and activity among family customers declined sharply.」
Record-warm weather and limited snowfall significantly affected the opening of ski resorts and purchases by family customers, with ski and snowboard equipment sales at 67.8% of the level in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Regarding sales, the first half was a year in which sales of cold-weather apparel and merchandise were affected by the mild winter. By product, general sporting goods sales were 96.8% of the level in the same period of the previous year, affected by a change involving a subsidiary whose core business is this category. Golf equipment sales were 93.5%, reflecting a decline from the previous year, when sales were strong following the launch of popular golf clubs. Ski and snowboard equipment sales were 91.1%, as limited snowfall resulted in weak activity among family customers.」
The mild winter and limited snowfall directly affected sales of cold-weather apparel, merchandise, and ski and snowboard equipment, among other products, with ski and snowboard equipment sales at 91.1% of the level in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Overall, sales of cold-weather apparel and merchandise were affected by the mild winter. By product, general sporting goods sales were 98.4% of the level in the same period of the previous year, affected by a change involving a subsidiary whose core business is this category. Golf equipment sales were 96.3%, reflecting a decline from the previous year, when sales were strong following the launch of popular golf clubs. Ski and snowboard equipment sales were 92.4%, as limited snowfall resulted in weak activity among family customers.」
The mild winter and limited snowfall directly affected sales of cold-weather apparel, merchandise, and ski and snowboard equipment, among other products, with winter-related categories falling below the previous year’s level. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding sales by product, highly seasonal products performed well in winter, when temperatures were lower than normal. In summer, however, extremely hot weather after the end of the rainy season curtailed indoor and outdoor activities, affecting sales.」
Lower winter temperatures improved the sales environment and mitigated the previous impact of a mild winter and insufficient snowfall. In summer, a new impact from extremely hot weather was cited. - FY2018-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment benefited from a season with falling temperatures and adequate snowfall.」
Falling temperatures and adequate snowfall mitigated the deterioration in market conditions caused by a mild winter and insufficient snowfall. However, the effect of increased discounting in the previous year remained. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment benefited from a season with falling temperatures and adequate snowfall.」
This quarter benefited from falling temperatures and adequate snowfall, mitigating the previously cited impact of a mild winter and insufficient snowfall on the winter goods and winter sports markets. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Although weather conditions were generally in line with normal levels, sales were affected year on year by the decrease in the number of stores.」
Weather conditions this quarter were generally in line with normal levels, and no impact from the previously cited mild winter and insufficient snowfall on the winter goods and winter sports markets was mentioned. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「In the sporting goods retail industry, the second consecutive mild winter affected sales of not only the winter sports market but also general winter apparel and merchandise.」
The company stated that the mild winter occurred for the second consecutive year and affected not only the winter sports market but also general winter apparel and merchandise. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Ski and snowboard equipment entered a season that began with a mild winter and limited snowfall for the second consecutive year. Although the shorter season reduced consumers’ willingness to purchase, snowfall and falling temperatures from mid-January improved the environment, resulting in sales of 111.7% of the level in the same period of the previous year.」
The company stated that a mild winter and limited snowfall occurred for the second consecutive year, resulting in a shorter season and reduced willingness to purchase, while conditions improved from mid-January. - FY2017-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Because the weather remained warm with little snowfall through early January, the sales period for not only winter sports products but also general winter apparel and merchandise was affected. However, snowfall and falling temperatures from mid-January improved the operating environment, resulting in sales of 112.4% of the level in the same period of the previous year.」
The company stated that the mild winter and limited snowfall affected winter goods and winter sports, but that snowfall and falling temperatures from mid-January improved the sales environment. - FY2017-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Although some categories, including badminton and table tennis, performed well, sales of autumn apparel were generally sluggish because temperatures were slow to fall. Activity in major team-sports markets such as soccer and baseball was also weak, resulting in sales of 99.6% of the level in the same period of the previous year.」
While previous periods cited the impact of a mild winter and insufficient snowfall on winter goods and winter sports, weather-related factors this quarter were described in terms of the impact of temperatures taking longer to fall on autumn apparel. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In the sporting goods retail industry, sales of winter apparel and general merchandise were sluggish due to a record-warm winter, while the winter sports market was significantly affected by insufficient snowfall. Ski and snowboard equipment sales were 79.6% of the level in the same period of the previous year, as the market was significantly affected by the record-warm winter, including substantial delays in the opening of ski resorts.」
The company stated that the mild winter and insufficient snowfall had a direct impact on sales and the market, with ski and snowboard equipment sales reaching 79.6% of the level in the same period of the previous year.