Transition to three core pillars: subsidiary management, gooz operations, and product supply
First written in FY2017. 10 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024.
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- FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「With respect to gooz, the company will return to its original role as an innovation center and pursue pioneering initiatives that cannot be achieved at convenience stores.」
Regarding the post-transition structure combining Lawson Three F management and operations with gooz operations, the company has reorganized its policy so that gooz will return to its original role as an innovation center, rather than simply operating as a new store format. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In store development, the company converted the gooz JR Yokohama Tower store to Lawson Three F. Following the closure of 1 store, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 333.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company converted the gooz JR Yokohama Tower store to Lawson Three F, resulting in a business structure with 3 gooz stores. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In store development, the company partially renovated its JR Yokohama Tower store. It introduced a café area and a dedicated café menu to capture café demand in addition to everyday-use demand.」
As part of gooz operations under the three-pillar structure, the company partially renovated its JR Yokohama Tower store and introduced a café area and a dedicated menu. The store is being developed to capture café demand in addition to everyday-use demand. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In store development, the company partially renovated its Hiratsuka PA store and installed the first roasting machine at one of its parking-area stores to further promote the appeal of Goots Coffee. No new stores were opened or closed, leaving a total of 4 stores at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
As part of gooz operations under the three-pillar structure, the company partially renovated the Hiratsuka PA store and installed the first roasting machine at a parking-area store. gooz had 4 stores at the end of the fiscal year, with no new openings or closures. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In store development, the company partially renovated its Hiratsuka PA store and installed the first roasting machine at one of its parking-area stores to further promote the appeal of Goots Coffee. No new stores were opened or closed, leaving a total of 4 stores at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company partially renovated its gooz Hiratsuka PA store and installed the first roasting machine at a parking-area store. gooz had a total of 4 stores, with no openings or closures. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At Lawson Three F, operated by エル・ティー・エフ, the business environment has remained volatile due to the impact of infectious diseases. Although the state of emergency was lifted in March 2021, another state of emergency was declared from late April of the same year, and priority preventive measures were applied.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company continues to manage and operate 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, which operates Lawson Three F stores, and to operate gooz stores. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company, Three F Co.,Ltd., manages and operates the business of 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, the operator of Lawson Three F convenience stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama, and supports the development of products sold at Lawson Three F stores. It also operates company-owned gooz stores, a new convenience store format where bakery products and boxed meals are prepared in-store to offer customers a sense of freshness, warmth, comfort and relaxation.」
The company continues its post-transition structure combining subsidiary management and product development support for Lawson Three F with the operation of company-owned gooz stores. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In store development, the company opened its JR Yokohama Tower store on 24 June. It adopted the parent-and-child store model for the first time, establishing a system in which boxed meals prepared at the flagship Icho Namiki-dori store, the parent store, are delivered to the JR Yokohama Tower store, the child store. This makes it possible to reduce kitchen equipment costs and store floor area.」
As part of gooz operations under the three-pillar structure, the company opened the JR Yokohama Tower store and introduced the parent-and-child store model for the first time, delivering boxed meals prepared at the flagship store to the child store. This store-opening model makes it possible to reduce kitchen equipment costs and store floor area. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the changing environment, the company began offering in-store-roasted coffee beans for takeaway so that customers could enjoy the taste of Goots Coffee at home.」
As part of gooz operations, the company newly began selling in-store-roasted coffee beans for takeaway to accommodate customer needs amid restrictions on going out and travel. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To revitalize existing stores, the company completely renovated its Icho Namiki-dori store on 9 September 2019, the first full renovation in approximately 15 years. At the store's main attraction, Goots Coffee, it installed a new roasting machine and is offering coffee with greater emphasis on freshness and aroma. It is also promoting the appeal of freshly prepared food through an open kitchen and enhanced counter sales.」
As part of gooz operations following the transition, the company completely renovated the Icho Namiki-dori store for the first time in approximately 15 years, installed a roasting machine, introduced an open kitchen and strengthened counter sales. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To respond to diversifying needs for convenience stores, gooz, which the company operates as a new format, has focused on developing and offering products tailored to how each store is used.」
The company continues to manage and operate Lawson Three F subsidiaries and company-owned gooz stores, while gooz continues to develop and offer products tailored to how each store is used. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「[gooz] As a next-generation convenience store format, gooz, which the company operates, has focused on developing and offering products tailored to how each store is used.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company continues to operate Lawson Three F and company-owned gooz stores. At gooz, it is developing and offering products tailored to how each store is used. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The company, Three F Co.,Ltd., manages and operates the business of 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, the operator of Lawson Three F convenience stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama, and supports the development of products sold at Lawson Three F stores. It also operates company-owned gooz stores, a next-generation convenience store format where bakery products and boxed meals are prepared in-store to offer customers a sense of freshness, warmth, comfort and relaxation.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company continues to manage and operate the subsidiary that operates Lawson Three F stores, support product development, and operate company-owned gooz stores. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, the joint venture with Lawson, Inc., the company is expanding the business of dual-branded Lawson Three F stores while working to further develop Lawson's operating systems. At gooz, which the company operates, it renewed its in-store prepared foods, focusing on staple items to further differentiate the stores from convenience stores.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company continues to manage and operate the joint venture that operates Lawson Three F stores and to manage gooz products and store operations. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, the joint venture with Lawson, Inc., the company is expanding the business of dual-branded Lawson Three F stores while working to further develop Lawson's operating systems. At gooz, which the company operates, it reviewed its product mix as the number of customers making everyday weekday purchases increased.」
Under the post-transition structure, the company continues to manage and operate the joint venture that operates Lawson Three F stores and operate company-owned gooz stores. - FY2018AchievedAnnual report
「The company, Three F Co.,Ltd., manages and operates the business of 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, the operator of Lawson Three F convenience stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama, and supports the development of products sold at Lawson Three F stores. It also operates company-owned gooz stores, a next-generation convenience store format where bakery products and boxed meals are prepared in-store to offer customers a sense of freshness, warmth, comfort and relaxation.」
Following the transition away from stores operating solely under the Three F brand and franchise headquarters functions, the company has established a structure focused on managing the Lawson Three F subsidiary, supporting product development, and operating company-owned gooz stores. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of this business development, we prepared to convert 60 stores to the “Lawson-Three F” brand by the end of November, while also preparing to withdraw from franchise headquarters operations and reduce headquarters functions through measures including closing stores not subject to conversion and introducing a voluntary retirement program.」
As part of the transition to the three-pillar structure, the company converted 60 stores to dual branding by the end of November and prepared to close stores not included in the conversion and withdraw from and scale back headquarters operations. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「However, given the positive effects of converting stores in Chiba and Saitama to the Lawson Three F brand since September 2016, the company signed a business integration agreement with Lawson, Inc. on 12 April 2017. It will convert 281 of the stores currently operating in Tokyo and Kanagawa under the Three F, q’s mart and gooz brands to Lawson Three F stores. Accordingly, all convenience stores operating solely under the Three F brand will cease operations during the current fiscal year, and the company's role as the headquarters of the franchise chain will also end.」
The company has reiterated its plan to convert 281 stores, based on the effects of the conversions in Chiba and Saitama, with all stores operating solely under the Three F brand to cease operations and franchise headquarters functions to end during the current fiscal year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the business integration agreement signed with Lawson, Inc. on 12 April 2017, 281 of the stores currently operating in Tokyo and Kanagawa under the Three F, q’s mart and gooz brands will be converted to Lawson Three F stores. Accordingly, all convenience stores operating solely under the Three F brand will cease operations by the end of the current fiscal year. As this business transformation will eliminate the company's role as the master franchise headquarters, it will withdraw from franchise headquarters operations and introduce a voluntary retirement program as headquarters functions are scaled back.」
The transition phase has taken concrete shape: all stores operating solely under the Three F brand will be closed by the end of the current fiscal year following the conversion of 281 stores, and the company will withdraw from franchise headquarters operations. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「As a result, the company will close all stores under the Three F brand and transition to a structure centered on three businesses: managing subsidiaries such as 株式会社エル・ティー・エフ, which operates Lawson Three F-branded stores; operating company-owned stores under the company-owned gooz brand; and supplying products planned and developed by the company.」
After closing all Three F stores, the company outlined a transition to a structure centered on three businesses: subsidiary management, gooz store operations, and the supply of planned and developed products.