Changes in demand and operations due to COVID-19
First written in FY2020. 4 of 6 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: FY2022-Q2.
Fp moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 13 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for containers for convenience stores and for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events is recovering after the decline associated with the previous year's restrictions on going out had run its course.」
The Company stated that the decline in demand for containers for convenience stores and for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events associated with the previous year's restrictions on going out had run its course and that demand was on a recovery trend. - FY2022-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although some rebound from the previous year has been seen, demand for containers for convenience stores and for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events has not yet recovered.」
The Company stated that demand for containers for convenience stores and for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events had not recovered due to the impact of COVID-19. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Shipments of containers for convenience stores have continued to decline because store sales in office districts, entertainment districts and tourist destinations have remained weak. Shipments of containers for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events have declined substantially because the effects of restrictions on business travel across prefectural borders, tourism and events have continued, and demand has not yet recovered.」
While demand for containers for convenience stores, station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events remains sluggish due to the impact of COVID-19, the takeout and delivery market is expanding. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Shipments of containers for supermarkets increased substantially as people had more opportunities to eat at home, driving demand for containers for fresh foods such as meat and seafood. Shipments of containers for convenience stores declined because store sales in office districts, entertainment districts and tourist destinations remained weak. Shipments of takeout and delivery containers for restaurants surged in May during the state of emergency.」
The impact of COVID-19 increased demand for meals at home, containers for fresh foods, and takeout and delivery, while reducing demand for containers for convenience stores. - FY2021-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「As the spread of the infection led to increased stay-at-home consumption amid calls to refrain from going out, changes were also seen in consumer behavior, with more opportunities for meals at home. On the other hand, demand for containers for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events fell sharply due to restrictions on business travel and tourism across prefectural borders, as well as requests to refrain from holding events.」
The spread of COVID-19 increased demand for meals at home, fresh foods and prepared foods, and takeout and delivery, while sharply reducing demand for station-bento boxes, leisure activities and events. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「From February 2020, as stay-at-home consumption increased amid calls to refrain from going out, consumers also shifted toward eating at home and purchasing prepared foods, while demand for restaurant takeout and delivery increased. Some supermarket delicatessen sections shifted from buffet-style displays to displays using containers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, increasing demand for containers such as hinged containers with interlocking lids. On the other hand, demand for containers for events and station-bento boxes declined amid a succession of event cancellations and requests to refrain from holding events.」
The Company stated that the spread of COVID-19 increased demand for stay-at-home consumption, eating at home and prepared foods, takeout and delivery, and displays using containers, while reducing demand for containers for events and station-bento boxes.