Centralization of head office functions and business subsidiary headquarters (one-company structure)

「Meanwhile, on the earnings front, initiatives aimed at “redesigning the earnings structure model” are progressing faster than expected. These include optimizing personnel allocation across the group in connection with the one-company structure implemented from the current fiscal year, consolidating procurement and logistics functions, reforming store operations through the use of DX, reviewing various expenses, and improving operating efficiency by accelerating store openings in urban areas.」

「The company is also streamlining its organization by centralizing head office functions and the headquarters functions of its operating subsidiaries, a process referred to as becoming “one company.” From April 2026 onward, this will enable further optimization of the allocation of management resources, more sophisticated management and use of information assets, and faster decision-making.」