Expansion of the store network and establishment of a dominant market position through a “flotilla” approach
First written in FY2016. 36 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-06.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-06Advancedprtimes.jp
「Following the opening described above, the company will have 1,235 stores in total: 121 Power stores, 1,086 Hard & Green stores, 26 PRO stores and 2 アテーナ stores.」
The company announced plans for its total store count to reach 1,235 after the opening on 17 October 2026. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「We will promote store openings under a fleet-based model combining various formats, including Power, PRO and H&G, with the aim of opening 3,000 stores in Japan and overseas.」
The previous goal of building a network of 3,000 stores was expressly revised to a target of opening 3,000 stores in Japan and overseas, with expansion under the fleet-based model remaining the means of achieving it. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「• During the interim consolidated accounting period, we opened 5 stores as follows. Of these, 1 was converted from H&G to Power.」
Across the various formats comprising the fleet-based model, 5 stores were opened and 6 stores were closed. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「・We will continue opening stores under a fleet-based model using various formats, including Power, PRO and Hard & Green. ・By opening highly productive stores, we will form dominant areas and increase our share of sales within each market area.」
The fleet-based model and dominant-area formation will remain part of the store-opening strategy, and 26 stores were opened during the fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「New store openings 8 4 2 2 0 Closures (including format conversions and relocations) 6 0 0 6 0 Number of stores 1,222 106 17 1,095 4」
As expansion across multiple formats continued, 8 stores were opened and 6 stores were closed. The store network stood at 1,222 stores at the end of the interim period. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Power format reached 100 stores with the opening of Komeri Power Imari in Saga Prefecture on 28 March 2024.」
The Power format, which supports the fleet-based model and dominant-area formation, reached 100 stores with the opening of Komeri Power Imari. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 2 Komeri Power stores, 1 Komeri PRO store and 9 Komeri Hard & Green stores. We closed 8 Komeri Hard & Green stores, including 5 stores closed through a scrap-and-build process. As a result, at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 96 Power stores, 1,104 Hard & Green stores, 13 PRO stores and 5 Athena stores, for a total of 1,218 stores.」
Expansion of the store network across multiple formats continued. After 9 stores were opened and 8 stores were closed, the store network stood at 1,218 stores at the end of the third quarter. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As an investment in the foundation for growth, we opened 2 Komeri Power stores and 4 Komeri Hard & Green stores. We closed 3 Komeri Hard & Green stores in connection with format conversions, relocations and expansions, and other measures. As a result, at the end of the second quarter, the store network comprised 96 Power stores, 12 PRO stores, 1,104 Hard & Green stores and 5 Athena stores, for a total of 1,217 stores.」
Expansion of the store network across multiple formats continued. After 6 stores were opened and 3 stores were closed, the store network stood at 1,217 stores. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As an investment in the foundation for growth, we opened 3 Hard & Green stores. We closed 1 Hard & Green store. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 94 Power stores, 1,105 Hard & Green stores, 12 PRO stores and 5 Athena stores, for a total of 1,216 stores.」
Expansion of the store network across multiple formats continued. After 3 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, the store network stood at 1,216 stores at the end of the first quarter. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Store openings, a key element of our group’s growth strategy, totaled 21: 10 Komeri Power stores, hereafter referred to as Power, 3 Komeri PRO stores, hereafter referred to as PRO, and 8 Komeri Hard & Green stores, hereafter referred to as Hard & Green. We closed 21 Hard & Green and Athena stores in connection with format conversions, build-and-scrap activities and other measures. As a result, at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 94 Power stores, 1,103 Hard & Green stores, 12 PRO stores and 5 Athena stores, for a total of 1,214 stores.」
We continued opening stores across multiple formats to support the fleet-based model and dominant-area formation, opening 21 stores during the full year and bringing the store network to 1,214 stores at fiscal year-end. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 4 Komeri Power stores, 1 Komeri PRO store and 5 Komeri Hard & Green stores. We closed 9 Komeri Hard & Green stores. As a result, at the end of the third quarter we had 88 Power stores, 1,110 Hard & Green stores, 10 PRO stores and 7 Athena stores, for a total of 1,215 stores.」
As expansion across multiple formats under the fleet-based model continued, 10 stores were opened while 9 stores were closed, bringing the store network to 1,215 stores at the end of the third quarter. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 1 Komeri Power store, 1 Komeri PRO store and 1 Komeri Hard & Green store. We closed 4 Komeri Hard & Green stores.」
As part of expanding across multiple formats, 3 stores were opened and 4 stores were closed. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 1 Komeri PRO store and 1 Komeri Hard & Green store. We closed 2 Komeri Hard & Green stores.」
As part of expanding the store network across multiple formats, we opened PRO and Hard & Green stores and closed Hard & Green stores. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Store openings, a key element of our group’s growth strategy, totaled 18: 8 Power stores, 3 PRO stores and 7 Hard & Green stores. We closed 12 Hard & Green and Athena stores in connection with format conversions, build-and-scrap activities and other measures. As a result, at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 84 Power stores, 1,114 Hard & Green stores, 9 PRO stores and 7 Athena stores, for a total of 1,214 stores.」
Expansion supporting the fleet-based model and dominant-area formation progressed, bringing the store network to 1,214 stores at fiscal year-end. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 4 Komeri Power stores, 6 Komeri Hard & Green stores and 2 Komeri PRO stores. We also closed 7 Hard & Green stores and 1 Athena store in connection with format conversions, relocations and expansions. As a result, at the end of the third quarter we had 80 Power stores, 1,117 Hard & Green stores, 8 PRO stores and 7 Athena stores, for a total of 1,212 stores.」
As expansion across multiple formats continued, 10 stores were opened and 8 stores were closed, bringing the store network to 1,212 stores at the end of the third quarter. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 3 Power stores, 2 Hard & Green stores and 1 PRO store. We also closed 3 Hard & Green stores in connection with format conversions, relocations and expansions. As a result, at the end of the second quarter we had 79 Power stores, 1,117 Hard & Green stores, 7 PRO stores and 8 Athena stores, for a total of 1,211 stores.」
As expansion across multiple formats continued, 6 stores were opened and 3 stores were closed, bringing the store network to 1,211 stores at the end of the second quarter. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 1 Power store and 1 Hard & Green store. We also closed 1 Hard & Green store in connection with a relocation and expansion. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 77 Power stores, 1,118 Hard & Green stores, 6 PRO stores and 8 Athena stores, for a total of 1,209 stores.」
1 Power store and 1 Hard & Green store were opened, and 1 store was closed in connection with a relocation and expansion, bringing the store network to 1,209 stores at the end of the first quarter. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「Over the long term, we aim to more than double the current 11 distribution centers and build a network of 3,000 stores.」
In addition to the existing fleet-based expansion and dominant-area formation policy, the company added a long-term scale target of more than doubling its distribution centers from the current 11 and building a network of 3,000 stores. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 6 Power stores, 10 Hard & Green stores and 3 PRO stores, for a total of 19 new stores. We also closed 9 Hard & Green stores in connection with relocations, expansions and format conversions. As a result, at the end of the third quarter we had 72 Power stores, 1,121 Hard & Green stores, 6 PRO stores and 8 Athena stores, for a total of 1,207 stores.」
As expansion across multiple formats continued, 19 stores were opened, bringing the store network to 1,207 stores at the end of the third quarter. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 3 Power stores, 7 Hard & Green stores and 2 PRO stores, for a total of 12 new stores. We also closed 5 Hard & Green stores in connection with relocations, expansions and format conversions. As a result, at the end of the second quarter we had 69 Power stores, 1,122 Hard & Green stores, 5 PRO stores and 8 Athena stores, for a total of 1,204 stores.」
Expansion across multiple formats progressed under the fleet-based expansion model, bringing the store network to a total of 1,204 stores at the end of the second quarter. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 1 Power store and 2 Hard & Green stores. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 67 Power stores, 1,122 Hard & Green stores, 3 PRO stores and 8 Athena stores, for a total of 1,200 stores.」
1 Power store and 2 Hard & Green stores were newly opened, expanding the store network to a total of 1,200 stores. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As construction costs remained elevated, we reviewed store specifications and opening schedules to enable low-cost openings, and opened 1 Power store and 7 Hard & Green stores. We also closed 4 Hard & Green stores through a scrap-and-build process.」
In response to persistently high construction costs, we reviewed store specifications and opening schedules and opened 1 Power store and 7 Hard & Green stores. We also closed 4 Hard & Green stores through a scrap-and-build process. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With construction costs remaining high, we reviewed store specifications and opening schedules to enable low-cost openings, and opened 1 Power store and 3 Hard & Green stores. We also closed 3 Hard & Green stores.」
In response to higher construction costs, we adjusted store specifications and opening schedules and opened 1 Power store and 3 Hard & Green stores. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With construction costs remaining high, we reviewed store specifications to enable low-cost openings and adjusted opening schedules. As a result, we opened 1 PW store and 2 H&G stores. We closed 2 H&G stores through a scrap-and-build process. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 65 PW stores, 1,118 H&G stores, 2 PRO stores and 8 AT stores, for a total of 1,193 stores.」
We reviewed store specifications and adjusted opening schedules, opening 1 PW store and 2 H&G stores. We also closed 2 H&G stores through a scrap-and-build process, expanding the store network from the end of the fiscal year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid a shrinking market caused by population decline, we will improve sales efficiency by forming high-density dominant areas through store openings under a fleet-based expansion model using formats such as PW, H&G, PRO and AT, which can provide product assortments and services suited to the conditions of each market area.」
The fleet-based expansion model and dominant-area formation policy have been translated into improved sales efficiency through various formats, including PRO, and product assortments and services tailored to each store-opening region. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 8 PW stores (1 in Hokkaido, 1 in Tochigi Prefecture, 2 in Chiba Prefecture, 1 in Shizuoka Prefecture, 2 in Shiga Prefecture and 1 in Fukuoka Prefecture), 4 HC stores (1 each in Iwate, Miyagi, Nagano and Ibaraki prefectures), and 3 H&G stores (1 each in Iwate, Fukushima and Miyazaki prefectures). We also converted 2 HC stores (1 each in Yamagata and Mie prefectures) to PW. We closed 1 HC store, 7 H&G stores and 1 AT store. As a result, at the end of the third quarter, the store network comprised 63 PW stores, 164 HC stores, 957 H&G stores and 8 AT stores, for a total of 1,192 stores.」
8 PW stores, 4 HC stores and 3 H&G stores were opened, and stores were also converted and closed, bringing the store network from 1,189 stores at the end of the second quarter to 1,192 stores. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened PW stores in Kanuma, Yotsukaido and Asahi in Chiba Prefecture, and Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture; HC stores in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, and Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture; and H&G stores in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, and Kadogawa, Miyazaki Prefecture. We closed 5 H&G stores and 1 AT store. As a result, at the end of the second quarter, the store network comprised 57 PW stores, 165 HC stores, 959 H&G stores and 8 AT stores, for a total of 1,189 stores.」
4 PW stores, 2 HC stores and 3 H&G stores were opened, while 5 H&G stores and 1 AT store were closed, bringing the store network from 1,188 stores at the end of the first quarter to 1,189 stores. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened PW stores in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, the first PW store in Tochigi Prefecture, and Asahi, Chiba Prefecture; an HC store in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, converted from H&G Watari; and H&G stores in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, relocated and expanded, and Kadogawa, Miyazaki Prefecture. We closed 2 stores, H&G Watari and H&G Kitaibaraki in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 55 PW stores, 164 HC stores, 960 H&G stores and 9 AT stores, for a total of 1,188 stores.」
2 PW stores, 1 HC store and 2 H&G stores were opened, and stores were also converted, relocated and expanded, and closed, increasing the store network from 1,186 stores at the end of the previous fiscal year to 1,188 stores. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened 8 PW stores (2 in Hokkaido, and 1 each in Miyagi, Nagano, Gunma, Chiba and Mie prefectures, and Nara Prefecture), 7 HC stores (1 each in Hokkaido, Iwate, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Shizuoka and Gifu prefectures), and 2 HG stores (in Akita and Nagano prefectures), primarily in Hokkaido and the Kanto region. We also converted 1 HC store in Niigata Prefecture to PW and 2 HG stores in Tochigi and Toyama prefectures to HC, and closed 2 HC stores, 7 HG stores and 4 Athena stores, hereafter referred to as AT. As a result, at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 53 PW stores, 163 HC stores, 961 HG stores and 9 AT stores, for a total of 1,186 stores.」
New PW, HC and HG stores were opened, stores were converted and stores were closed, bringing the store network to 1,186 stores at fiscal year-end. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened 8 PW stores (2 in Hokkaido, and 1 each in Miyagi, Nagano, Gunma, Chiba and Mie prefectures, and Nara Prefecture) and 6 HC stores (1 each in Hokkaido, Iwate, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki and Gifu prefectures). We also converted 2 H&G stores (in Tochigi and Toyama prefectures) to HC through a scrap-and-build process. In addition to these 2 stores, we closed 3 H&G stores and 1 AT store. As a result, at the end of the third quarter, the store network comprised 52 PW stores, 165 HC stores, 963 H&G stores and 12 AT stores, for a total of 1,192 stores. Sales floor area recorded one of the largest increases ever for a cumulative third-quarter period.」
8 PW stores and 6 HC stores were newly opened, and stores were also converted and closed, bringing the store network to 1,192 stores. Sales floor area recorded one of the largest increases ever for a cumulative third-quarter period. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened 5 PW stores (Asahikawa, Hokkaido; Tome, Miyagi Prefecture; Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture; Noda, Chiba Prefecture; and Meiwa, Mie Prefecture) and 4 HC stores (Kuriyama, Hokkaido; Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture; Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture; and Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture). We also converted 2 H&G stores (Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, and Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture) to HC through a scrap-and-build process. In addition to these 2 stores, we closed 2 H&G stores and 1 AT store. As a result, at the end of the second quarter, the store network comprised 49 PW stores, 163 HC stores, 964 H&G stores and 12 AT stores, for a total of 1,188 stores. Sales floor area increased by approximately 20,000 tsubo, the largest increase ever for a cumulative second-quarter period.」
5 PW stores and 4 HC stores were newly opened, and stores were also converted and closed, bringing the store network to 1,188 stores. Sales floor area increased by approximately 20,000 tsubo, the largest increase ever for a cumulative quarterly period. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened PW stores in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, the first PW store in Miyagi Prefecture, and Meiwa, Mie Prefecture. HC stores were opened in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, and Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. As a result, at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 46 PW stores, 159 HC stores, 968 H&G stores and 13 AT stores, for a total of 1,186 stores.」
2 PW stores and 2 HC stores were newly opened, expanding the store network from 1,182 stores at the end of the previous fiscal year to 1,186 stores. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, primarily in Hokkaido, which our group regards as a new market area, we opened 4 PW stores (2 in Hokkaido, 1 in Hiroshima Prefecture and 1 in Kagoshima Prefecture), 5 HC stores (1 each in Hokkaido, Gifu Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, Oita Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture), and 8 H&G stores (3 in Hokkaido, 1 in Gunma Prefecture, 1 in Tochigi Prefecture, 1 in Tokyo, 1 in Shimane Prefecture and 1 in Fukuoka Prefecture). We also closed 13 H&G stores and converted 2 H&G stores to HC. As a result, at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the store network comprised 44 PW stores, 157 HC stores, 968 H&G stores and 13 AT stores, for a total of 1,182 stores.」
During the full year, 17 new stores were opened, 13 stores were closed and 2 stores were converted to other formats. The store network stood at 1,182 stores at fiscal year-end. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened 4 PW stores (2 in Hokkaido, 1 in Hiroshima Prefecture and 1 in Kagoshima Prefecture), 5 HC stores (1 each in Hokkaido, Gifu Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, Oita Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture), and 6 H&G stores (3 in Hokkaido, 1 in Gunma Prefecture, 1 in Tochigi Prefecture and 1 in Shimane Prefecture), for a total of 15 stores. We also closed 6 H&G stores and converted 2 H&G stores to HC. As a result, at the end of the third quarter, the store network comprised 44 PW stores, 157 HC stores, 973 H&G stores and 13 AT stores, for a total of 1,187 stores.」
15 new stores were opened, and stores were also closed and converted to other formats, bringing the store network to 1,187 stores. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened 3 PW stores (Obihiro, Hokkaido; Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture; and Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture), 3 HC stores (Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture; Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture; and Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture), and 4 H&G stores (3 in Hokkaido and 1 in Shimane Prefecture), for a total of 10 stores. We also closed 6 H&G stores and converted 1 H&G store in Aga, Niigata Prefecture, to HC. As a result, at the end of the second quarter, the store network comprised 43 PW stores, 154 HC stores, 972 H&G stores and 13 AT stores, for a total of 1,182 stores.」
10 new stores were opened, and stores were also closed and converted to other formats, bringing the store network to 1,182 stores. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new store openings, we opened PW Obihiro-Minami in Obihiro, Hokkaido, the third PW store in Hokkaido, in April. HC opened 1 store each in Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture, and Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, for a total of 3 stores. H&G opened 1 store in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture. We also closed 4 H&G stores. As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the store network comprised 41 PW stores, 153 HC stores, 972 H&G stores and 13 AT stores, for a total of 1,179 stores.」
New stores were opened and stores were closed during the quarter, bringing the store network to 1,179 stores. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Under the store-opening policy, we will open PW, HC and H&G stores under a “fleet-based expansion model” tailored to the size of each market area, further expanding the store network and forming dominant areas.」
The company uses store openings across multiple formats tailored to market-area size as a means of driving growth.