Turning the kimono business profitable and restructuring the business organization
First written in FY2016. 21 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07WorsenedEarnings
「加工受注およびダイレクト販売は堅調に推移したものの、催事販売の減少により減収となりました。」
加工受注・ダイレクト販売は堅調だったが、催事販売の減少により減収となり、和装事業の営業損失は前年同期の70百万円から93百万円へ拡大した。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined as the company proceeded with its withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved as profitability improved. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥970 million, down 4.2% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥87 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥102 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
As the company continued to withdraw from unprofitable events, the operating loss in the kimono business narrowed from ¥102 million to ¥87 million. However, the business has not yet turned profitable. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, orders for processing and direct sales remained solid, but were insufficient to offset the decline in event sales, resulting in lower revenue. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥417 million, down 10.2% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥94 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥84 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although processing orders and direct sales remained solid, they did not offset the decline in event sales. Revenue fell 10.2% year on year, and the operating loss widened from ¥84 million to ¥94 million. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, processing revenue and physical sales of kimono-related products remained strong, but event sales fell below the previous year, resulting in performance broadly in line with the previous consolidated fiscal year. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥1,012 million, up 0.6% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥102 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥94 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although processing revenue and physical sales were strong, event sales fell short, and the operating loss widened from ¥94 million to ¥102 million. The business has not yet turned profitable. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue and earnings improved as the events business performed in line with the previous year and sales of kimono-related products through physical sales channels remained strong. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥465 million, up 6.1% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥84 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥106 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Supported by the continuation of the events business and strong physical sales of kimono-related products, revenue rose 6.1% and the operating loss narrowed from ¥106 million to ¥84 million. However, the business remained loss-making. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined partly because the company proceeded with its withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved as events hosted by the company performed well. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥980 million, down 18.4% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥100 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥112 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although revenue declined, the operating loss narrowed from ¥112 million to ¥100 million due to the withdrawal from unprofitable events and strong performance by company-hosted events. The business has not yet turned profitable. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined due in part to the withdrawal from events with high cost structures. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥669 million, down 22.2% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥139 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥132 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Following the withdrawal from events with high cost structures, revenue fell 22.2% year on year, and the operating loss widened from ¥132 million to ¥139 million. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined due in part to the withdrawal from events with high cost structures. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥430 million, down 26.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥105 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥102 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Following the withdrawal from events with high cost structures, revenue fell 26.9% year on year, and the operating loss widened from ¥102 million to ¥105 million. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined as the company proceeded with its withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved due in part to a higher profit margin and lower expenses. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥192 million, down 32.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥65 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥74 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company proceeded with its withdrawal from unprofitable events, revenue fell 32.9% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥74 million to ¥65 million. The business remained loss-making. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined as the withdrawal from unprofitable events progressed, but earnings improved. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥1,201 million, down 6.4% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥112 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥192 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Following the withdrawal from unprofitable events, the operating loss in the kimono business narrowed from ¥192 million to ¥112 million. However, the business has not yet turned profitable on a full-year basis. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue increased as efforts progressed to balance measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with economic activity, but declined due to the withdrawal from unprofitable events. As a result, revenue declined overall, but earnings improved. Accordingly, revenue in this business was ¥860 million, down 2.2% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥132 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥199 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Following the withdrawal from unprofitable events, the operating loss in the kimono business narrowed from ¥199 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥132 million. However, the business remained in the red. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, progress in balancing measures to prevent COVID-19 infections with economic activity led to an increase in the number of events compared with the previous fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and improved earnings. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥588 million, up 3.3% year on year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥102 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥127 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Driven by an increase in events, revenue rose 3.3% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥127 million to ¥102 million. However, the business remained in the red. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, the decline in COVID-19 cases led to an increase in the number of events compared with the previous fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and improved earnings. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥286 million, up 16.0% year on year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥74 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥85 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The increase in the number of events raised revenue 16.0% year on year and narrowed the operating loss from ¥85 million to ¥74 million. However, the business remains loss-making at the operating level. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, we will continue withdrawing from or scaling back unprofitable events and unprofitable customer accounts in order to move away from and reform the event-dependent business model. At the same time, we will seek to transform the business structure and achieve profitability by strengthening direct sales to consumers and expanding the processing services division through organizational restructuring.」
The company continues to pursue structural reform and profitability in the kimono business through withdrawal from or scaling back of unprofitable events and other operations, direct sales to consumers, and expansion of the processing services division. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards caused a significant decline in revenue, but earnings improved partly due to better profit margins and expense reductions. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥879 million, compared with ¥1,263 million in the same period of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥199 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥263 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Improved profit margins and expense reductions narrowed the operating loss from ¥263 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥199 million. However, the business remains loss-making at the operating level. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards caused a significant decline in revenue, but earnings improved partly due to the increase in the number of events and the effect of expense reductions. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥569 million, compared with ¥737 million in the same period of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥127 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥215 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The increase in the number of events and expense reductions narrowed the kimono business operating loss from ¥215 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥127 million. However, the business remains loss-making at the operating level. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, although results were affected by requests to refrain from going out following the declaration of a state of emergency and reduced operating hours at some facilities, the impact was less severe than in the previous fiscal year, and the increase in the number of events led to higher revenue. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥246 million, compared with ¥224 million in the same period of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥85 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥135 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The increase in the number of events raised revenue from ¥224 million to ¥246 million and narrowed the operating loss from ¥135 million to ¥85 million. However, the business has not yet become profitable. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, the declaration of a state of emergency in April in response to the spread of COVID-19 resulted in many planned events being cancelled or postponed, causing a significant decline in revenue. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥1,263 million, down 37.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥263 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥114 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Event cancellations and postponements caused revenue in the kimono business to fall 37.9% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥114 million to ¥263 million. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, following the declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, many planned events were cancelled or postponed, resulting in a significant decline in revenue. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥737 million, down 48.3% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥215 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥49 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Event cancellations and postponements caused the kimono business operating loss to widen from ¥49 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥215 million, representing a further deterioration from the profitability target. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, following the declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, many planned events were cancelled or postponed, resulting in a significant decline in revenue. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥224 million, down 62.2% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥135 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥55 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Event cancellations and postponements caused revenue to fall 62.2% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥55 million to ¥135 million. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, efforts were made to withdraw from unprofitable events, improve the accuracy of event operating management and reduce fixed and event-related costs. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, attendance rates at events declined, and planned events were postponed or cancelled, resulting in lower revenue and earnings. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥2,797 million, down 15.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥160 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥108 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Despite efforts to reduce expenses and improve event operating management, the decline in attendance rates and the postponement or cancellation of events due to the pandemic caused the operating loss to widen from ¥108 million to ¥160 million. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined due in part to withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved through efforts to improve the accuracy of event operating management and reduce expenses by compressing fixed and event-related costs. As a result, revenue was ¥2,033 million, down ¥301 million, or 12.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥114 million, an improvement of ¥53 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥167 million.」
Withdrawal from unprofitable events, improved event operating management and reductions in fixed and event-related costs narrowed the kimono business operating loss by ¥53 million year on year. However, the company still recorded a loss of ¥114 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined due in part to withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved through efforts to improve the accuracy of event operating management and reduce expenses by compressing fixed and event-related costs. As a result, revenue was ¥1,427 million, down ¥218 million, or 13.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥49 million, an improvement of ¥21 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥71 million.」
Withdrawal from unprofitable events, improved event operating management and reductions in fixed and event-related costs narrowed the operating loss from ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥49 million. However, the company still recorded a loss. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, revenue declined due in part to withdrawal from unprofitable events, but earnings improved through efforts to improve the accuracy of event operating management and reduce expenses by compressing fixed and event-related costs. As a result, revenue was ¥593 million, down ¥121 million, or 16.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥55 million, an improvement of ¥72 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥127 million.」
Withdrawal from unprofitable events, improved event operating management and reductions in fixed and event-related costs narrowed the operating loss from ¥127 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥55 million. However, the company still recorded a loss. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, efforts were made to reduce expenses through the streamlining of sales administration and organizational management, but event sales remained difficult, resulting in lower revenue and earnings. As a result, revenue in this business area was ¥3,327 million, down ¥810 million, or 19.6%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥108 million, a deterioration of ¥146 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year, when segment profit (operating profit) was ¥38 million.」
Despite efforts to reduce expenses, event sales remained difficult, and results turned from segment profit of ¥38.457 million in the previous fiscal year to a loss of ¥108 million. Profitability was not maintained. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, efforts were made to reduce expenses by streamlining sales administration and organizational management, but event sales remained difficult. Although fixed expenses were reduced, revenue and earnings declined. Revenue was ¥2,335 million, down ¥631 million, or 21.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥167 million, a deterioration of ¥69 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥97 million.」
Despite efforts to reduce expenses and fixed costs, event sales remained difficult. Revenue fell 21.3%, and the operating loss widened from ¥97 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥167 million. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, efforts were made to reduce expenses by streamlining sales administration and organizational management and to expand sales outside events. However, withdrawal from unprofitable events and the acquisition of new customers did not progress, resulting in lower revenue and earnings. Revenue was ¥1,645 million, down ¥449 million, or 21.5%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥71 million, a deterioration of ¥93 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when segment profit (operating profit) was ¥21 million.」
Despite efforts to reduce expenses, withdrawal from unprofitable events and new customer acquisition did not progress, and results deteriorated from segment profit of ¥21 million in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥71.59 million. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono business of ツカモト市田株式会社, efforts included reducing fixed and event-related expenses and improving the accuracy of event operating management, including withdrawal from unprofitable events. However, event sales remained difficult, resulting in lower revenue and earnings. Revenue was ¥714 million, down ¥175 million, or 19.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥127 million, a deterioration of ¥81 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥46 million.」
Despite efforts to reduce fixed and event-related expenses and withdraw from unprofitable events, event sales remained difficult. Revenue fell 19.7%, and the operating loss widened from ¥46 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥127 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the kimono businesses of ツカモト株式会社, 市田株式会社 and ツカモト市田株式会社, ツカモト市田株式会社 was established in July 2017 as part of efforts to streamline sales administration and organizational management, and operations began under the new structure on 1 October. However, withdrawal from unprofitable events and measures to expand sales outside events did not progress as planned. Although the business remained on a profitable trend, revenue and earnings declined.」
Following the transition to the new company and new structure, revenue declined, but the kimono business posted annual segment profit of ¥38.457 million and maintained its profitable trend. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the kimono businesses of ツカモト株式会社, 市田株式会社 and ツカモト市田株式会社, ツカモト市田株式会社 was established in July 2017 as part of efforts to streamline sales administration and organizational management, and operations began under the new structure on 1 October. However, withdrawal from unprofitable events and measures to expand sales outside events did not progress as planned, resulting in lower revenue and earnings. Revenue was ¥2,966 million, down ¥831 million, or 21.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥97 million, a decline of ¥52 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥44 million.」
The kimono business, which had reported profitability in FY2018-Q2, posted a segment loss of ¥97 million in the nine months through Q3, deteriorating from its profitable position. The new structure began on 1 October. - FY2018-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「In the kimono businesses of ツカモト株式会社 and 市田株式会社, ツカモト市田株式会社 was established in July 2017, and efforts were made to streamline sales administration and organizational management in preparation for launching a new structure on 1 October. As a result of efforts including withdrawal from unprofitable events and measures to expand sales outside events, revenue declined but the business became profitable. Revenue was ¥2,095 million, down ¥402 million, or 16.1%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥21 million, an improvement of ¥63 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥41 million.」
The kimono business was segment-profit-making in the first six months of the current second quarter, while the streamlining of sales administration and organizational management and the transition to the new structure also progressed. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of efforts including cost reductions through the streamlining of sales management and organizational operations, withdrawal from unprofitable events, and measures to expand sales outside events, revenue decreased but earnings improved. Revenue was ¥890 million, down ¥254 million, or 22.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year. The segment loss (operating loss) was ¥46 million, an improvement of ¥24 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥70 million.」
Measures to rebuild the kimono business structure continued, and the operating loss improved year on year, but the company still recorded a loss of ¥46 million. - FY2017AchievedAnnual report
「As a result of efforts including expense reductions accompanying the streamlining of sales administration and organizational management, withdrawal from unprofitable events, and measures to expand sales outside events, revenue declined but earnings improved significantly and the business became profitable. As a result, revenue was ¥5,219 million, down 14.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥51 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥185 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
In the kimono business, the company achieved segment profitability in the current consolidated fiscal year against its previous target of achieving profitability. Going forward, it is targeting continued profitability and the maintenance and expansion of scale. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of pursuing expense reductions through the rationalization of sales administration and organizational operations, withdrawing from unprofitable events, and implementing measures to expand sales outside events, sales declined but earnings improved. As a result, sales were ¥3.797 billion, down ¥606 million, or 13.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥44 million, an improvement of ¥183 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥228 million.」
Measures related to rebuilding the kimono business structure continued, and the operating loss improved by ¥183 million year on year, but profitability had not yet been achieved. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of pursuing expense reductions through the rationalization of sales administration and organizational operations, withdrawing from unprofitable events, and implementing measures to expand sales outside events, sales declined but earnings improved. As a result, sales were ¥2.498 billion, down ¥322 million, or 11.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥41 million, an improvement of ¥158 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥200 million.」
Measures related to rebuilding the kimono business structure were implemented, reducing the operating loss to ¥41 million, but profitability had not yet been achieved. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥1,144 million, down ¥72 million, or 6.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥70 million, an improvement of ¥138 million from the same quarter of the previous year, when the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥208 million.」
The loss narrowed following the implementation of efficiency measures and withdrawal from events, but the kimono business continued to report an operating loss, and profitability had not yet been achieved. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the kimono business, we will rebuild the event operating structure and promote the OEM business, working to establish a business structure capable of achieving profitability.」
The company has identified rebuilding the event operating structure and promoting OEM as means of achieving profitability.