Review of the Product Planning Process Across All Brands
First written in FY2016. 6 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of pursuing substantial reductions in manufacturing costs beginning with the fall 2020 product season, the apparel business improved its gross margin by 2.6 percentage points in the second half of the fiscal year.」
The review of product planning and production led to a reduction in manufacturing costs from the fall 2020 product season onward and a 2.6-percentage-point improvement in the second-half gross margin. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Beginning with the fall 2020 product season, we will consolidate and eliminate overlapping brands and reduce the number of styles to eliminate high-cost factors and increase production lot sizes. We will also further accelerate the ongoing shift in production bases to achieve substantial reductions in production costs.」
Beginning with the fall 2020 product season, we began consolidating brands and reducing the number of styles, and moved to the stage of combining these measures with larger production lots and a shift in production bases. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Beginning with the fall 2020 product season, we will consolidate and eliminate overlapping brands and reduce the number of styles to eliminate high-cost factors and increase production lot sizes. We will also further accelerate the ongoing shift in production bases to achieve substantial reductions in production costs.」
In addition to measures centered on brand-specific product development and renewals, the strategy has been restructured to focus on cost and planning efficiency by combining brand consolidation, fewer styles, larger production lots and a shift in production bases. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In September 2019, we fully renewed the Japan-made newborn brand Aijo Sekkei to create a more stylish brand. We also launched the new brand “n.o.u.s” in September 2019.」
Specific product planning and development measures included a full renewal of Aijo Sekkei and the launch of the new brand n.o.u.s. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, we will do so by fully renewing the newborn brand Aijo Sekkei and launching new, more trend-focused lines for the outerwear brands Biquette Club and La Chiave」
We continue to implement product planning and development measures focused on renewing specific brands, launching new lines and enhancing trend appeal. - FY2019-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「We recognize the need to clarify each brand's concept and transform our product development into more compelling offerings aligned with current trends. Specifically, we will do so by fully renewing the newborn brand Aijo Sekkei and launching new, more trend-focused lines for the outerwear brands Biquette Club and La Chiave」
The previous measure of reviewing product planning processes across all brands has been restructured into a transformation of product development centered on clarifying brand concepts, renewing specific brands and launching new lines. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At BOBSON, we worked to expand miscellaneous-goods items, prevent stockouts of best-selling items and establish a system for timely replenishment, with the aim of increasing sales and securing business profitability.」
In addition to improving BOBSON's product mix, we continue to implement measures to prevent stockouts and establish a replenishment system. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At BOBSON, we will continue optimizing merchandising as a kids' and own-use brand, while focusing on optimizing product launch timing to achieve profitability at an early stage.」
We continue to optimize BOBSON's product mix and merchandising, as well as the timing of product launches. - FY2017ReframedAnnual report
「At Baby Plaza, we will expand our range and develop new products in the infant and baby categories, one of our strengths, to increase sales per store. At BOBSON, we will continue optimizing merchandising as a kids' and own-use brand, while focusing on optimizing product launch timing to achieve profitability at an early stage.」
The focus has shifted from the previous wording of “reviewing product planning processes across all brands” to specific measures by business format, including expanding Baby Plaza's product range and developing new products, and optimizing BOBSON's merchandising. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We will review the product planning process for all brands and further improve our ability to respond to changes in the business environment, including changing consumer and competitor trends」
We continue to review the product planning processes for all brands and improve our ability to respond to market changes. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We will review the product planning process for all brands and further improve our ability to respond to changes in the business environment, including changing consumer and competitor trends」
We continue to review the product planning process and improve our ability to respond to market changes. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We will review the product planning process for all brands and further improve our ability to respond to changes in the business environment, including changing consumer and competitor trends」
We continue to implement measures to review product planning processes across all brands and improve our ability to respond to market changes. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will review the product planning process for all brands and further improve our ability to respond to changes in the business environment, including changing consumer and competitor trends.」
Specific measures to restore product strength include reviewing the product planning process and the ability to respond to market changes.