Improving profitability in the automotive-related retail business
First written in FY2016. 26 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥2,658 million, an increase of ¥176 million, or 7.1%, from the previous fiscal year, due to higher sales of standard tires, partly reflecting rush demand ahead of tire price increases, and higher service revenue from vehicle inspections and other services. Segment profit was ¥138 million, an increase of ¥79 million, or 133.0%, from the previous fiscal year.」
Higher tire sales and service revenue from vehicle inspections and other services increased retail revenue by 7.1% and segment profit by 133.0%, showing progress in improving profitability from the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,180 million, a decrease of ¥6 million, or 0.6%, year on year, despite higher tire sales due to rush demand ahead of a price increase. Segment profit was ¥60 million, an improvement of ¥56 million year on year.」
Although total retail revenue fell 0.6%, segment profit improved by ¥56 million to ¥60 million, supported in part by higher sales from rush demand ahead of a tire price increase. Progress in improving profitability was evident, but revenue did not increase. - FY2025Lower revenue and profit under a 3-store structureAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥2,482 million, a decrease of ¥42 million, or 1.7%, from the previous fiscal year, following the closure of James Hamamatsu Shitoro Store in early May and consolidation into a 3-store operating structure. Segment profit was ¥59 million, a decrease of ¥28 million, or 32.0%, from the previous fiscal year.」
The 3-store structure following the closure of Hamamatsu Shitoro Store was in place for the full fiscal year. Revenue fell 1.7% and segment profit fell 32.0%. - FY2025-H1Lower revenue and profit following store closure and consolidation into 3 storesAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,187 million, a decrease of ¥32 million, or 2.7%, year on year, following the closure of James Hamamatsu Shitoro Store in early May and consolidation into a 3-store operating structure. Segment profit was ¥4 million, a decrease of ¥36 million, or 89.6%, year on year.」
Following the closure of James Hamamatsu Shitoro Store and consolidation into a 3-store structure, retail revenue fell 2.7% and segment profit fell 89.6%. - FY2024-Q3Lower in-store sales led to lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,930 million, a decrease of ¥87 million, or 4.4%, year on year, as lower sales of tires and other automotive parts at the James stores outweighed higher sales to online retailers and other customers. Segment profit was ¥80 million, a decrease of ¥34 million, or 30.1%, year on year.」
Although sales to online retailers and other customers increased, lower sales of tires and automotive parts at the James stores resulted in a 4.4% decline in retail revenue and a 30.1% decline in segment profit. - FY2024-Q2Lower in-store sales led to lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,220 million, a decrease of ¥35 million, or 2.8%, year on year, as lower sales of tires and other automotive parts at the James stores outweighed higher wholesale sales to online retailers. Segment profit was ¥41 million, down ¥12 million, or 23.2%, year on year, despite lower expenses and other factors.」
Lower sales of tires and automotive parts at the James stores offset higher wholesale sales to online retailers, resulting in a 2.8% decline in revenue. Despite lower expenses and other factors, segment profit fell 23.2%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥620 million, a decrease of ¥8 million, or 1.3%, year on year, as lower sales of tires and other automotive parts at the James stores outweighed higher wholesale sales to online retailers. However, segment profit was ¥27 million, an increase of ¥3 million, or 15.8%, year on year, due to lower expenses and other factors.」
Although lower sales of tires and other products at the James stores reduced revenue by 1.3%, segment profit was ¥27 million, up 15.8% year on year due to lower expenses and other factors. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥2,617 million, an increase of ¥166 million, or 6.8%, from the previous fiscal year, as sales of tires, oil and other automotive parts increased at the James stores and online sales also grew. Segment profit was ¥143 million, an increase of ¥31 million, or 27.7%, from the previous fiscal year.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 6.8%, while segment profit increased 27.7%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥2,018 million, an increase of ¥199 million, or 11.0%, year on year, as sales of tires and other automotive parts increased at the James stores and online sales also grew. Segment profit was ¥115 million, an increase of ¥58 million, or 103.9%, year on year.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 11.0%, while segment profit increased 103.9%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,255 million, an increase of ¥170 million, or 15.7%, year on year, as sales of tires and other automotive parts increased at the James stores and online sales also grew. Segment profit was ¥53 million, an increase of ¥41 million, or 346.1%, year on year.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 15.7%, while segment profit also increased 346.1%. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥629 million, an increase of ¥96 million, or 18.0%, year on year, as sales of tires and other automotive parts increased both at the James stores and online. Segment profit was ¥23 million, an improvement of ¥27 million year on year.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 18.0%, while segment profit improved by ¥27 million year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥2,450 million, an increase of ¥251 million, or 11.5%, from the previous fiscal year, as online sales of automotive parts and other products rose substantially and in-store sales, including at the James Anjo Store, which was renovated as a James store in the previous fiscal year, also increased. Segment profit was ¥112 million, an increase of ¥82 million, or 283.6%, from the previous fiscal year.」
Higher online sales and in-store sales, including at the James Anjo Store, increased revenue by 11.5% and segment profit by 283.6%, showing progress in improving the retail business's profitability from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,818 million, an increase of ¥159 million, or 9.6%, year on year, as sales of automotive parts and other products increased at the James Anjo Store, which was renovated as a James store the previous year, and online. Segment profit was ¥56 million, an increase of ¥47 million, or 489.2%, year on year.」
Higher sales at the James Anjo Store and online increased retail revenue by 9.6%, while segment profit improved to ¥56 million, up 489.2% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,085 million, an increase of ¥94 million, or 9.6%, year on year, as sales of automotive parts and other products increased at the James stores and online. Segment profit was ¥12 million, an improvement of ¥33 million year on year, as the previous year included a temporary suspension of operations and renovation costs for renovating Baden Anjo Store as James Anjo Store in July.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 9.6%, while segment profit improved to ¥12 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥532 million, an increase of ¥71 million, or 15.6%, year on year, as sales of automotive parts and other products increased at both the James stores and online. The segment loss was ¥4 million, an improvement of ¥25 million year on year, as the previous year included a temporary suspension of operations and renovation costs for renovating Baden Anjo Store as James Anjo Store in July.」
Higher sales at the James stores and online increased retail revenue by 15.6%, while the segment loss improved by ¥25 million year on year. However, a loss of ¥4 million remained. - FY2021Higher Revenue, Lower Profit in Retail BusinessAnnual report
「The consolidated subsidiary 株式会社バーデン has positioned the automotive parts retail business as a strategic division. Under the new operating structure of 4 James stores, it will pursue higher store profitability by increasing maintenance services and vehicle inspections, which are more closely connected to customers' motoring needs, strengthening sales of consumables such as tires and oil, and improving its sales proposals and service quality.」
The company has made maintenance, vehicle inspections, sales of tires and oil, sales proposals and service quality, and online sales specific measures for improving profitability. Although full-year revenue increased 13.6%, segment profit fell 16.6% due to renovation costs and other factors. - FY2021-Q3The retail business continues to report higher revenue but lower profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,658 million, an increase of ¥169 million, or 11.4%, year on year, supported by strong online sales of automotive parts and other products. However, segment profit was ¥9 million, a decline of ¥25 million, or 72.7%, year on year, due to lower in-store sales and renovation costs incurred in June to renovate Baden Anjo Store as James Anjo Store.」
While online sales continued to drive higher revenue, segment profit fell 72.7% year on year due to lower in-store sales and renovation costs, leaving continued challenges in improving store profitability. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥990 million, an increase of ¥20 million, or 2.1%, year on year, supported by strong online sales of automotive parts and other products. However, the segment loss was ¥21 million, a deterioration of ¥44 million year on year, due in part to the temporary suspension of operations and renovation costs incurred in June to renovate Baden Anjo Store as James Anjo Store.」
Although online sales increased revenue, the temporary suspension of store operations and renovation costs resulted in a segment loss of ¥21 million. The temporary deterioration in profitability associated with the renovation has continued. - FY2021-Q1Temporary deterioration in the retail loss due to renovationsAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥461 million, an increase of ¥27 million, or 6.3%, year on year, supported by strong online sales of automotive parts and other products. However, the segment loss was ¥29 million, a deterioration of ¥21 million year on year, due in part to the temporary suspension of operations and renovation costs incurred in June to renovate Baden Anjo Store as James Anjo Store.」
Although online sales increased revenue, the temporary suspension of store operations and renovation costs associated with the June store renovation worsened the segment loss from the previous year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The consolidated subsidiary 株式会社バーデン has positioned the automotive parts retail business as a strategic division. Amid the recent market downturn, it will pursue higher store profitability by strengthening sales of maintenance services and consumables such as tires and oil, which are more closely connected to customers' motoring needs, and by improving its sales proposals and service quality. It will also respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on in-store sales by further strengthening online sales.」
Measures to improve store profitability were made more specific, including strengthening maintenance services, consumables, sales proposals and service quality, and online sales. Although the retail business increased revenue by 2.4%, segment profit fell 7.5% due to lower sales of winter products resulting from the mild winter. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The consolidated subsidiary 株式会社バーデン has positioned the automotive parts retail business as a strategic division. Amid the recent market downturn, it will pursue higher store profitability by strengthening sales of maintenance services and consumables such as tires and oil.」
While strengthening sales of maintenance services and products such as tires and oil, the retail business reported revenue of ¥1,489 million, up 3.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥35 million, representing a slight increase in profit from the previous year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥970 million, an increase of ¥151 million, or 18.5%, year on year, supported by strong sales of automotive parts and other products, including special demand ahead of the consumption tax increase. Segment profit was ¥23 million, an improvement of ¥35 million year on year.」
The retail business turned from a loss in the previous year to segment profit of ¥23 million, while revenue increased 18.5%. The company also stated that it would pursue higher store profitability by strengthening sales of maintenance services and consumables such as tires and oil. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥433 million, an increase of ¥51 million, or 13.5%, year on year, supported by strong sales through online sales of automotive parts and other products. As a result, the segment loss was ¥8 million, an improvement of ¥14 million from the previous year.」
Strong online sales increased retail revenue by 13.5%, while the segment loss also improved by ¥14 million. Specific progress toward improving store profitability was described. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The consolidated subsidiary 株式会社バーデン has positioned the automotive parts retail business as a strategic division. As store profitability has recently declined amid a sluggish market, it will first implement measures to improve store operations and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥1,433 million, an increase of ¥67 million, or 5.0%, year on year, due in part to customer-attraction initiatives. Segment profit was ¥34 million, an increase of ¥12 million, or 55.3%, year on year, due to higher revenue.」
The company continued its policy of improving profitability through operational improvements at its stores. Revenue increased 5.0% year on year, supported in part by customer-attraction initiatives, while segment profit increased 55.3%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business reached ¥818 million through customer-attraction initiatives and other factors, an increase of ¥19 million, or 2.4%, year on year. The segment loss was ¥11 million, a slight improvement year on year.」
Customer-attraction initiatives and other factors increased retail revenue by 2.4% year on year, and the segment loss also improved slightly. - FY2019-Q1Retail revenue decline and widening lossAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was strong last year because of exceptional tire sales, but was ¥382 million this year, a decrease of ¥33 million, or 8.1%, year on year. Accordingly, the segment loss was ¥22 million, an increase of ¥18 million from the previous year.」
The company continues its policy of improving profitability through measures to improve store operations, but revenue declined 8.1% during the quarter and the segment loss increased by ¥18 million year on year. - FY2018Full-year revenue and earnings declinedAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business performed strongly through the second quarter, but fell to ¥1,803 million for the full fiscal year because of weak sales of its mainstay tire products in the third quarter, a decrease of ¥96 million, or 5.1%, from the previous fiscal year. Profit also declined because of lower sales, with segment profit falling to ¥35 million, a decrease of ¥14 million, or 29.4%, from the previous fiscal year.」
The policy of improving store operations continues, but for the full fiscal year, retail revenue declined 5.1% and segment profit declined 29.4%. - FY2018-Q3Retail performance declinesAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business performed strongly through the second quarter, but fell to ¥1,365 million in the third quarter because of weak sales of its mainstay tire products, a decrease of ¥117 million, or 7.9%, year on year.」
The company continues its policy of improving profitability through measures to improve store operations, but third-quarter revenue declined 7.9% year on year because of weak tire sales, and segment profit fell 41.6% year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business reached ¥799 million through customer-attraction initiatives and other factors, an increase of ¥12 million, or 1.6%, year on year. Accordingly, the segment loss was ¥12 million, an improvement of ¥5 million year on year.」
Customer-attraction initiatives and other factors increased retail revenue by 1.6% year on year, and the segment loss also improved by ¥5 million. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥416 million, an increase of ¥41 million, or 11.0%, year on year, driven by strong tire sales. Accordingly, the segment loss improved by ¥15 million to ¥4 million.」
The company continues its policy of improving profitability through measures to improve store operations. Strong tire sales increased revenue by 11.0% year on year, and the segment loss improved by ¥15 million. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the automotive-related retail business increased through the efforts of individual retail stores and the expansion of the mail-order division, reaching ¥1,483 million, an increase of ¥199 million, or 15.5%, year on year. Profit also increased through higher sales and greater efficiency, with segment profit reaching ¥38 million, an improvement of ¥39 million year on year.」
The company states that efforts at retail stores, expansion of the mail-order division and greater efficiency increased revenue by 15.5% year on year and improved segment profit by ¥39 million, resulting in a return to profitability. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥786 million, an increase of ¥108 million, or 16.0%, year on year. Accordingly, the segment loss improved by ¥22 million to ¥17 million.」
The company continues its policy of improving profitability through measures to improve store operations. Retail revenue increased 16.0% year on year, and the segment loss improved by ¥22 million. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability. Revenue from the automotive-related retail business was ¥375 million, an increase of ¥63 million, or 20.2%, year on year. Accordingly, the segment loss improved by ¥11 million to ¥19 million.」
The company continues to pursue higher profitability through measures to improve store operations. Retail revenue increased 20.2% year on year, and the segment loss improved by ¥11 million. Since the target was not achieved, this was classified as ADVANCED. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Consolidated subsidiary バーデン has identified the automotive products retail business as a strategic division. However, store profitability has recently declined because of weak market conditions, so it will first work on measures to improve the operating condition of its stores and pursue higher profitability.」
The company has identified the retail business as a strategic division and plans to improve profitability through measures to improve store operations.