New stores using smaller formats and second-generation properties in high-population areas
First written in FY2020. 2 of 7 entries say "Raised", first in FY2022. Latest entry: 2026-10-08.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「For store openings, we will develop stores capable of accommodating a range of formats, from small to large, and optimal product assortments according to the characteristics of each location.」
The policy of developing stores using a range of formats from small to large and product assortments suited to each location continues. - 2026-04-09AdvancedInvestor presentation
「Fiscal year ending February 2027 Store opening plan MrMax Select Wajiro MrMax Ogori MrMax Select Fukuyama Higashikawaguchi (tentative name) MrMax Mashiki (tentative name)」
In addition to the existing medium-term store opening policy, a specific plan to open 4 stores in the following fiscal year was disclosed. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「1. Store openings (25 new stores) ① Promote a dominant position in the northern Kyushu area and central Tokyo metropolitan area」
The plan has expanded from using a range of store sizes from small to large and fitted-out properties to a plan for 25 new stores by the fiscal year ending February 2029 and establishing a dominant position in northern Kyushu and central Tokyo. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「Our basic approach is to open single-floor general discount stores. We will develop stores capable of accommodating a range of store sizes, from small to large, and optimal product assortments according to the characteristics of each location. We will continue making efficient investments.」
The scope has expanded from the previous use of 300- to 400-tsubo small-format stores and fitted-out properties to a multi-format approach accommodating a range of store sizes from small to large. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In addition, in order to secure stores in densely populated areas going forward, we will develop small-format stores measuring 300 to 400 tsubo and create stores that can make use of fitted-out properties with various store sizes and surrounding environments.」
In addition to the conventional single-floor, full-lineup stores, a new store-opening format using 300- to 400-tsubo small-format stores and fitted-out properties was specified.