Full-Scale Rollout of Lawson and Poplar Jointly Operated, Double-Branded Stores in the San'in Region
First written in FY2017-Q2. 3 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020-Q1.
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- FY2020-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, all shares of 株式会社ローソン山陰 were transferred, and the company was excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The transfer of all shares in 株式会社ローソン山陰 was completed on 31 May 2019, and the company was removed from the equity-method affiliate category. The Company changed from direct participation in joint operations in the San'in region to indirect participation as a Pop-ben supplier. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「In the San'in region, Lawson, which is strong at attracting women and seniors, has been supplemented by the sale of “Pop-ben,” which is strong at attracting men. “Lawson-Poplar” stores have performed well, and the rebranding from the “Lawson” brand to “Lawson-Poplar” is progressing. The number of “Lawson-Poplar” stores, which began at 54, is expected to reach 100 soon.」
While describing the expansion and strong performance of dual-brand stores, the Company indicated that it would shift from its position as a joint business operator to indirect participation focused on supplying Pop-ben, and planned to transfer all of its shares on 31 May 2019. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Convenience store business: 株式会社ローソン山陰 (equity-method affiliate), 29.8%」
株式会社ローソン山陰 remains classified as an equity-method affiliate, with the Company holding a 29.8% stake. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company and Lawson have continued to promote initiatives including joint procurement of raw materials and products, mutual use of distribution infrastructure, and the rollout of dual-brand stores in the San'in region.」
The Company stated that it continues to jointly operate and collaborate with Lawson, including the rollout of dual-brand stores in the San'in region, but provided no new figures such as the number of stores converted. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Our company and Lawson have promoted initiatives including the joint procurement of raw materials and products, the reciprocal use of logistics infrastructure, and the rollout of dual-brand stores in the San'in region. Going forward, we will further strengthen these initiatives and jointly promote the development of micro-markets using the Poplar and Seikatsu Saika brands, as well as store expansion suited to diverse operating formats.」
The Company indicated that it would continue and further strengthen its initiatives with Lawson, including the rollout of dual-brand stores in the San'in region, but provided no new figures such as the number of stores converted during the quarter. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As disclosed in a timely disclosure dated 6 September 2016, the Company and Lawson established 株式会社ローソン山陰 through a joint investment by the two companies. As of the end of February 2017, 53 stores had been rebranded from Poplar to “Lawson-Poplar.” This launched an area franchise business operating a total of 288 “Lawson-Poplar” and “Lawson” stores, and the joint venture became an equity-method affiliate in which the Company holds approximately 30% of the shares.」
As of the end of February 2017, 53 stores had been rebranded as “Lawson-Poplar,” bringing the total number of stores operated to 288. Operations of 株式会社ローソン山陰 began as an equity-method affiliate in which the Company held approximately 30%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As disclosed in a timely disclosure dated 6 September 2016, the Company and Lawson established 株式会社ローソン山陰 through a joint investment by the two companies. The rebranding of 51 stores to “Lawson-Poplar” began, and the transition of all target stores was completed on 9 December 2016. This launched an area franchise business operating a total of 286 “Lawson-Poplar” and “Lawson” stores, and the joint venture became an equity-method affiliate in which the Company holds approximately 30% of the shares. Going forward, the companies will promote the phased integration of their store and distribution infrastructure and establish a more efficient store operating structure with greater scale.」
The business was transferred to 株式会社ローソン山陰 and the company became an equity-method affiliate; the rebranding of 51 stores was completed and an area franchise business operating a total of 286 stores was launched. Infrastructure integration remains an ongoing initiative. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Poplar and Lawson decided to establish Lawson San'in, a jointly funded company, and launch an area franchise business in November 2016 covering 289 stores: 54 existing Poplar franchise and company-operated stores in the San'in region that would transition to the Lawson-Poplar brand, plus 235 Lawson stores operated by Lawson's Tottori and Shimane branches. Poplar planned to hold approximately 30% of the joint venture, while the two companies would progressively standardize their store and delivery infrastructure to establish a more efficient operating platform with greater scale.」
The partnership with Lawson was expanded into joint operations in the San'in region, with an area franchise business covering 54 dual-brand transition stores and 235 Lawson stores, for a total of 289 stores, scheduled to begin in November 2016.