Strengthening capabilities to serve inbound customers
First written in FY2016. 3 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 3 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The apparel retail industry faced a challenging business environment, including a prolonged weak yen, higher raw material costs, rising labor costs and labor shortages, as well as an autumn with record-high temperatures and a winter with sharp temperature fluctuations. Nevertheless, it remained firm, supported by growing fashion demand as people had more opportunities to go out and by increased inbound consumption.」
The company reaffirmed for the full year that increased inbound consumption, together with expanding fashion demand, supported the business environment. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as inbound demand expanded, tax-free sales on a standalone basis were approximately 2.7 times the previous fiscal year's level, making them one of the drivers of sales.」
As inbound demand expanded, tax-free sales reached approximately 2.7 times the previous fiscal year's level and became a driver of sales. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, with the expansion of inbound demand, tax-free sales on a standalone basis increased 3.7-fold year on year, while their share of sales increased 2.1 percentage points year on year to 2.9%, becoming one of the factors driving sales growth.」
The expansion in inbound demand and growth in tax-free sales continued to drive sales, with tax-free sales accounting for 2.9%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, with the expansion of inbound demand, tax-free sales on a standalone basis exceeded 9 times the year-earlier level, while their share of sales increased 2.6 percentage points year on year to 2.9%, contributing to sales growth.」
Tax-free sales exceeded 9 times the year-earlier level, and their share of sales rose to 2.9%, with inbound sales boosting revenue. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as foreign tourist numbers recovered, tax-free sales on a standalone basis increased approximately 12-fold year on year, while their share of sales increased 2.5 percentage points year on year to 2.7%, contributing to sales growth.」
As inbound demand recovered, tax-free sales increased approximately 12-fold year on year, and their share of sales rose to 2.7%. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company strengthened its capabilities by increasing the number of tax-free stores and providing language training for sales staff.」
In response to rising sales to international visitors to Japan, the company is expanding tax-free stores and strengthening the language capabilities of its sales staff.