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Enhancing the Taiwan business's sales performance and brand awareness by coordinating products, in-store presentation and sales promotions and using websites and apps

First written in FY2017-Q1. 30 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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  1. FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates stores throughout Taiwan, is developing its business as a specialty general-apparel retailer targeting women in their 20s to 60s and their families, seeking to create stores where the soft goods needed in daily life are always available when customers want them. To strengthen product appeal, it expanded its lineup of attractive products, including Japanese PB products and influencer-designed products. To strengthen selling capabilities, it increased promotions using popular influencers and improved brand awareness by opening stores in urban areas. Net sales rose 17.2% year on year to NT$1,094 million (¥5,452 million).」

    In the Taiwan business, the company advanced efforts to strengthen product appeal and selling capabilities through Japanese PB products, influencer-designed products and urban store openings, with improved brand awareness and 17.2% year-on-year sales growth in local-currency terms recorded.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, 2 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the store count to 45. Net sales rose 10.3% year on year to NT$2,104 million (¥10,332 million).」

    The Taiwan business expanded to 45 stores, with sales up 10.3% year on year in local-currency terms. Efforts to strengthen product appeal and selling capabilities continued through Japan- and Taiwan-designed PB/JB products, influencers and the Nakayama North Road store.
  3. 2026-03-30AdvancedEarnings

    「To strengthen our product offering, we expanded Japanese-designed private brands and joint-development brands, as well as Simomura original private brands. To strengthen sales capabilities, collaborations with influencers improved brand awareness and helped us acquire new customers.」

    In Taiwan, the expansion of original private brands and the use of influencers continued, resulting in 45 stores and a 10.3% year-on-year increase in sales.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates stores throughout Taiwan, is developing its business as a specialty general-apparel retailer targeting women in their 20s to 60s and their families, seeking to create stores where the soft goods needed in daily life are always available when customers want them. To strengthen product appeal, it expanded its range through 思夢樂 original products and line-robbing. To strengthen selling capabilities, it actively used SNS and influencers, raising brand awareness. During the interim consolidated fiscal period, 1 store was opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the store count to 44. Net sales rose 8.8% year on year to NT$934 million (¥4,577 million).」

    In the Taiwan business, the company advanced original products, line-robbing and the use of SNS and influencers, generating 8.8% year-on-year sales growth with 44 stores.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, 3 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the store count to 44. Net sales rose 13.1% year on year to NT$1,907 million (¥8,810 million).」

    The Taiwan business expanded to 44 stores, with sales up 13.1% in local-currency terms. Efforts to strengthen product appeal and selling capabilities continued through PB and JB products, Taiwan-designed PB products and the use of influencers.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「To strengthen product appeal, the company expanded Japan-designed PB and JB products and Taiwan-designed PB products, broadening its range of original products. It also pursued line-robbing in local character products and Korean-style fashion. To strengthen selling capabilities, it expanded SNS promotions featuring popular Taiwanese influencers and advanced its digital promotions.」

    In the Taiwan business, the company expanded Japan-designed and Taiwan-designed PB/JB products and broadened its categories to include local character products and Korean-style fashion. SNS promotions featuring popular Taiwanese influencers also progressed.
  7. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「To strengthen product appeal, the company expanded Japan-designed PB and JB products and Taiwan-designed PB products, broadening its differentiated merchandise range. It also pursued line-robbing in new categories, including American casual, sports-style products and locally produced Taiwanese character products. To strengthen selling capabilities, it signed contracts with popular local Taiwanese influencers and advanced digital promotions using SNS.」

    In the Taiwan business, the company expanded Japan-designed and Taiwan-designed PB/JB products and broadened its categories to include American casual, sports and local character products. It also advanced contracts with local influencers and SNS promotions; the store count was 43 and sales rose 14.6% year on year.
  8. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates stores throughout Taiwan, is rebuilding its operations as a specialty general-apparel retailer targeting women in their 20s to 60s and their families, seeking to create stores where the soft goods needed in daily life are always available when customers want them. To strengthen product appeal, it expanded Japan-designed PB and JB products and Taiwan-designed PB products to differentiate itself from competitors; expanding its range of character, sports, business and outdoor products was effective in increasing customer traffic. To strengthen selling capabilities, collaboration initiatives with well-known local influencers and expanded digital promotions helped attract new customers. During the cumulative first nine months of the consolidated fiscal period, 2 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the store count to 41. Net sales rose 14.3% year on year to NT$1,170 million (¥5,535 million).」

    In the Taiwan business, the company expanded Japan-designed and Taiwan-designed PB/JB products and character, sports, business and outdoor products, while strengthening influencer initiatives and digital promotions. Following the opening of 2 stores and closure of 1 store, it operated 41 stores, and sales rose 14.3% in local-currency terms.
  9. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「To strengthen product appeal, the company increased the weighting of Japan-designed PB and JB products and Taiwan-designed PB products, differentiating itself from competitors; PB and JB products accounted for 55% of sales. Through line-robbing, it newly added outdoor products alongside character, sports and business-related products. Dedicated sales areas for each category increased awareness and boosted sales. To strengthen selling capabilities, it expanded digital promotions using SNS, improving its ability to attract customers.」

    In the Taiwan business, the PB and JB ratio rose from more than 50% to 55%, and outdoor products and dedicated sales areas were newly introduced. SNS promotions also continued to improve customer attraction.
  10. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「To strengthen product appeal, the company increased the weighting of Japan-designed PB and JB products and Taiwan-designed PB products, differentiating itself from competitors; PB and JB products accounted for more than 50% of sales. It also expanded its range of character, sports and business-related products, which are less affected by weather. To strengthen selling capabilities, it expanded digital promotions using SNS. Expanded initiatives not undertaken last year, including collaborations with popular Taiwanese influencers and rainy-season features, contributed to higher customer traffic.」

    In the Taiwan business, the PB and JB ratio exceeded 50%, and initiatives were expanded to include Taiwan-designed PB products, products less affected by weather, and promotions using influencers and SNS. Sales rose 23.8% year on year.
  11. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, is rebuilding its operations as a specialty general-apparel retailer, aiming to offer Taiwanese customers the right products, in the right quantities, at the right prices and at the right times. In the first half, customer traffic fell sharply in the first quarter due to low temperatures and the spread of COVID-19, but the mood of refraining from going out subsequently eased and sales recovered sharply.」

    In the Taiwan business, operational restructuring continued; 2 stores were closed during the year, leaving 40 stores, and sales rose 11.8% year on year.
  12. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, PB and JB products, whose distribution was expanded, performed steadily, and diversified promotional methods drove a substantial increase in SNS views. During the cumulative first nine months of the consolidated fiscal period, 1 store was closed, bringing the store count to 41. Net sales rose 9.9% year on year to NT$1,023 million (¥4,627 million).」

    In the Taiwan business, the company expanded its PB and JB offerings and diversified promotional methods, increasing SNS views. Following the closure of 1 store, the store count was 41, and sales in local-currency terms rose 9.9% year on year.
  13. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「PB and JB products, whose share of merchandise handled was increased, performed well, while stronger SNS promotions increased customer traffic. No stores were opened or closed during the cumulative first half of the consolidated fiscal period, leaving operations at 42 stores. Net sales rose 22.9% year on year to NT$665 million (¥3,023 million).」

    In the Taiwan business, the share of PB and JB products handled was increased and SNS promotions were strengthened, resulting in higher customer traffic. Operations continued at 42 stores, and sales in local-currency terms rose 22.9% year on year.
  14. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「The expansion of Japanese private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB), flyer distribution and the launch of product-introduction videos on social media proved effective in promotions. Existing-store sales in the second half increased 4.6% from the previous fiscal year.」

    The Taiwan business combined Japanese private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB), flyer distribution and social media videos, resulting in a 4.6% increase in existing-store sales in the second half from the previous fiscal year.
  15. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the third quarter, the company expanded its handling of Japanese private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB) to strengthen its products. To strengthen sales capabilities, it reviewed flyer promotions and carried out refurbishments and layout changes at existing stores, leading to a substantial recovery in sales despite high temperatures.」

    The Taiwan business expanded its handling of Japanese private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB), reviewed flyer promotions, and refurbished and changed the layouts of existing stores, leading to a recovery in sales.
  16. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「From May onward, the company appropriately controlled order volumes, keeping inventory at approximately the previous year’s level.」

    The Taiwan business controlled order volumes from May onward and kept inventory at approximately the previous year’s level.
  17. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, is rebuilding its business to provide products at the right time, in the right assortment and quantity, and at the right price for Taiwanese customers as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. In the first quarter, it advanced brand rebuilding centered on private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB), particularly in outerwear. Children’s outerwear featuring Japanese joint brands recorded substantial sales growth.」

    The Taiwan business advanced brand rebuilding centered on private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB), increasing sales of children’s outerwear featuring Japanese joint brands.
  18. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates across all of Taiwan, is rebuilding its business as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. To provide products at the right time, in the right assortment and quantity, and at the right price for Taiwanese customers, it is rebuilding its brands around private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB) and working to raise existing-store sales.」

    The Taiwan business progressed from its previous focus on Japan-planned products and local sourcing to rebuilding brands suited to Taiwan around private brands (PB) and joint brands (JB).
  19. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, is working to expand sales by establishing brand strength suited to Taiwan as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. In the third quarter, existing-store sales exceeded the previous year’s results following measures including stronger brand strength, but the weather remained extremely challenging for autumn and winter products, with high temperatures continuing into November and some days reaching midsummer conditions. During the nine months ended 31 December, the company closed 3 stores, bringing the total to 45 stores.」

    In the Taiwan business, existing-store sales exceeded the previous year’s results following stronger brand strength, while the company closed 3 stores, bringing the total to 45 stores.
  20. FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, is working to expand sales by establishing brand strength suited to Taiwan as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. In the first quarter, although beginning winter inventories were reduced to approximately 30% of the previous year’s level, the company was unable to build sufficient summer inventories. Sales of summer products were weak because of restrictions on going out due to COVID-19 and low temperatures in April.」

    The focus of the Taiwan business was described as shifting from carrying a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and related measures to expanding sales by establishing brand strength suited to Taiwan. The disclosure also covered inventory management and weak sales caused by the pandemic and low temperatures.
  21. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the second half, the company increased customer traffic by raising the proportion of locally sourced products and strengthening in-store promotions. Favorable weather also provided a tailwind, and sales entered a recovery trend.」

    The Taiwan business specifically implemented a higher proportion of locally sourced products and stronger in-store promotions, resulting in increased customer traffic and a recovery trend in sales.
  22. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, carries a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and is working to strengthen its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. Sales of spring and summer products remained challenging in the first half because of the weather, but favorable weather in the second half provided a tailwind, and sales are recovering.」

    The company continues to carry a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and strengthen its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. A recovery trend in second-half sales was also noted.
  23. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, carries a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and is working to strengthen its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. During the first half, weather had a significant impact from March to April, and sales of spring and summer products remained challenging.」

    The Taiwan business continued carrying a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and strengthening its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. It operated its existing 47 stores, and sales declined 9.3% year on year.
  24. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The 思夢樂 business, which operates in Taiwan, carries a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and is working to strengthen its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer.」

    The Taiwan business continues to carry a certain proportion of Japan-planned products and strengthen its sales capabilities as a full-line apparel specialty retailer.
  25. FY2019ReframedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates across all of Taiwan, is rebuilding its business toward becoming a junior department store as a full-line apparel specialty retailer. It is working to improve information gathering and sourcing capabilities to provide products at the right time, in the right assortment and quantity, and at the right price for Taiwanese customers.」

    The focus of the Taiwan business became more specific, shifting from strengthening quality and trends and expanding Japan-planned products to becoming a junior department store and offering products at the right time, in the right assortment and quantity, and at the right price.
  26. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates across all of Taiwan, is pursuing further evolution as a full-line apparel specialty retailer by strengthening quality and trends and increasing the proportion of Japan-planned products. During the nine months ended 31 December, it opened 3 stores and closed 1, bringing the total to 47 stores. Sales increased 2.4% year on year in NT$ terms to NT$1,138 million (¥4,156 million).」

    The Taiwan business continued strengthening quality and trends and increasing the proportion of Japan-planned products. After opening 3 stores and closing 1, the total stood at 47 stores, and sales increased in local-currency terms.
  27. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which now operates across all of Taiwan, is working to strengthen quality and trends and increase the proportion of Japan-planned products as it continues evolving as a full-line apparel specialty retailer.」

    The Taiwan business continues to strengthen quality and trends and increase the proportion of Japan-planned products.
  28. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which now operates across all of Taiwan, is working to strengthen quality and trends and increase the proportion of Japan-planned products as it continues evolving as a full-line apparel specialty retailer.」

    The Taiwan business explicitly stated plans to strengthen quality and trends and increase the proportion of Japan-planned products. It opened 1 store in the first quarter, bringing the total to 46 stores, and sales increased 11.7% year on year in local-currency terms.
  29. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which opened a store in Yilan County in eastern Taiwan in the previous fiscal year and now operates across almost all of Taiwan, continued opening stores to increase its network density and focused on improving locally tailored products and promotions and raising quality-control standards. During the fiscal year, it opened 3 stores, bringing the total to 45 stores. Following major refurbishments at 2 stores, sales increased 6.6% year on year in NT$ terms to NT$1,627 million (¥5,987 million).」

    The Taiwan business opened 3 stores, expanding the total to 45 stores, and carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores. The company strengthened locally tailored products, promotions and quality control, and sales increased in local-currency terms.
  30. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening stores to increase its network density and focused on improving locally tailored products and promotions and raising quality-control standards. During the nine months ended 31 December, it opened 2 stores, bringing the total to 44 stores. It also carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores, resulting in」

    The Taiwan business opened 2 stores, expanding the total to 44 stores, and carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores. It also continued strengthening locally tailored products and promotions and quality control.
  31. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The company continued opening stores to increase its network density and focused on improving locally tailored products and promotions and raising quality-control standards. During the six months ended 30 September, it opened 1 store, bringing the total to 43 stores. It also carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores.」

    The policy of opening stores in Taiwan, developing locally tailored products and promotions, and strengthening quality control continued. The total was 43 stores, with 1 store opened and 2 stores refurbished.
  32. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which opened a store in Yilan County in eastern Taiwan in the previous fiscal year and now operates across almost all of Taiwan, continued opening stores to increase its network density and focused on improving locally tailored products and promotions and raising quality-control standards. During the three months ended 30 June, it opened 1 store and carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores, bringing the total to 43 stores.」

    The Taiwan business opened 1 store and carried out major refurbishments at 2 stores. It also continued strengthening locally tailored products and promotions and quality control.
  33. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「思夢樂, which operates in Taiwan, opened a store in Yilan County on the Pacific coast during the period, achieving coverage across almost all of Taiwan. Including the Yilan County Xiazhang Road store, it opened 3 stores during the fiscal year, bringing the total to 42 stores. Following major refurbishments at 5 stores, sales increased 1.5% year on year in NT$ terms to NT$1,526 million (¥5,571 million).」

    The company reached almost all of Taiwan through its store opening in Yilan County. For the full year, it opened 3 stores, refurbished 5 stores and increased sales in local-currency terms.
  34. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the nine months ended 31 December, the company opened 3 stores, bringing the total to 42 stores. Following major refurbishments at 5 stores, sales increased 7.0% year on year in NT$ terms to NT$1,087 million (¥3,761 million).」

    The company continued linking products, sales floors and promotions and using its website and app, while opening 3 stores, carrying out major refurbishments at 5 stores and increasing sales.
  35. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「The company worked to improve performance by continuing to link products, sales floors and promotions and improving store value to raise sales capability, while strengthening promotions using its website and app to improve awareness.」

    This describes measures to improve the Taiwan business by combining store operations with digital promotions.
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  5. 4Designation of Core Products and Consolidation Under the CLOSSHI Private Label23×
  6. 5Developing Avail into a Full-Line Casual Specialty Retailer and Expanding Its Store Network22×
  7. 6Restructuring the Chambre Business Around “Adding Color to Everyday Life”21×

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