Differentiation and stronger sales through enhanced fresh food and prepared foods

「Following the first-quarter results, from the second quarter onward we focused on improving gross profit. In addition to pursuing low prices at stores, we secured customer numbers, net sales and gross profit by reviewing the product lineup in the evening and enhancing freshly prepared products.」

「Following the first-quarter results, from the second quarter onward we focused on improving gross profit. In addition to pursuing low prices at stores, we secured customer numbers, net sales and gross profit by reviewing the product lineup in the evening and enhancing freshly prepared products.」

「At the Company’s own processing centers, which manufacture original fresh food and deli products, we standardized product specifications to strengthen product capabilities and improved delivery efficiency by reorganizing supply areas.」

「At the Company’s own processing centers, which manufacture original fresh food and deli products, we standardized product specifications to strengthen product capabilities and improved delivery efficiency by reorganizing supply areas.」

「At our own processing centers responsible for manufacturing original fresh and deli products, we created economies of scale by standardizing products and improved delivery efficiency by establishing a product supply system.」

「We sought to improve productivity by substantially reducing selling, general and administrative expenses through contract reviews and lower electricity usage, as well as by reducing store workloads through expanded supplies of fresh products from processing centers to stores.」

「We are also expanding supplies to stores from processing centers operating in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture; Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture; Okayama, Okayama Prefecture; and Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. While expanding the product range, we aim to further improve productivity by reducing store workloads.」

「In store operations, we worked to reduce utility costs and thoroughly conserve electricity. In addition to expanding supplies from the Okayama General Processing Center in Minami Ward, Okayama City, which began operations in September 2022, we expanded supplies to stores from the Hyogo Processing Center in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, which began operations in March. We also worked to improve merchandising in line with periods of demand, reduce store workloads and develop original products that make use of the ingredients, with the aim of further improving store productivity and expanding earnings.」

「In store operations, we worked to improve profitability through productivity gains by cutting utility costs and thoroughly conserving electricity, while using product supplies from processing centers to improve the accuracy of merchandising and reduce in-store workloads. During the fiscal year, in addition to expanding supplies from the Okayama General Processing Center, which began operations in September 2022, we began operations at the new Hyogo Processing Center in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in March.」

「In terms of products, we will pursue the “happiness of eating fresh food” by selling fresh products that are delivered more quickly and in better condition, while thoroughly pursuing the “joy of food” rooted in local communities by actively developing regional, local and hometown flavors. We are working on “strengthening fresh foods,” “closer ties with local communities” and “supply chain reform.” In March, the Hyogo Processing Center, newly established in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, began operations, and supply of agricultural and seafood products commenced.」

「Store operating costs rose substantially as electricity rates increased sharply, but we pursued labor-saving measures by implementing thorough power conservation and reducing store workloads through expanded supplies from the Okayama Central Processing Center, which began operating in September. (Selling, general and administrative expenses: up 0.02% year on year; electricity costs: up 44.1%.)」

「Alongside strengthening fresh foods, we developed “high-volume products,” which sell local and seasonal products in significant quantities; rolled out “Buyer's Three Stars,” selected and recommended by buyers, as priority products across all stores; and developed original products such as seasonal boxed meals using locally sourced fresh ingredients. We also deepened Tuesday Market initiatives to increase the number of items purchased through price-focused promotions and uniform-price products, and strengthened prepared foods in the evening by increasing production volumes and expanding the selection of freshly prepared products. However, fresh ingredients such as seafood and meat were affected as restrictions on going out were eased, dining out and leisure activities increased, and demand for eating at home stabilized. (Food sales: down 1.3% year on year; apparel sales: down 3.0%; home-related product sales: up 0.5%.)」

「Amid changes including market contraction due to population decline, maturing consumption, an increasingly level competitive environment that transcends industry and business-format boundaries, and new lifestyles led by Generation Z, Maxvalu Nishinihon Co., Ltd. is working to reform its supply chain around “community focus” and “strengthening fresh foods.” Its stores are built around consistently delivering “seasonality and freshness,” “a wide selection,” “affordable prices,” “cleanliness,” and “friendly service,” creating shopping environments where customers can shop safely, securely, and enjoyably.」

「At the seafood-processing center, which began full-scale operations in July 2019, shipment value is growing above plan. (Seafood-processing-center shipment value: 22.6% above plan.) In May, we also relocated and established the Fuji Matsuyama Chilled Center and Fuji Kagawa Chilled Center to further improve quality and strengthen the chilled category.」

「At the seafood-processing center, which began full-scale operations in July last year, shipment value grew above plan. (Seafood-processing-center shipment value: 21.6% above plan.) In May, we also relocated and established the Fuji Matsuyama Chilled Center and Fuji Kagawa Chilled Center to further improve quality and strengthen the chilled category.」

「The seafood-processing center, which began full-scale operations in July last year, has recorded shipment value growth above plan and contributed to expanding the product range and improving store efficiency. (First-half seafood-processing-center shipment value: 116.0% of plan)」

「To further improve quality and strengthen the chilled category as part of efforts to improve distribution-center efficiency and expand the business, we relocated and established the Fuji Matsuyama Chilled Center and Fuji Kagawa Chilled Center in May.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are focusing on differentiating our fresh-foods division and developing and expanding our processing centers. In April, we relocated and expanded the Fuji Shikoku Fresh Foods Center to improve the efficiency and quality of fresh-food logistics for the Shikoku region. We also opened a second meat-processing center in March and a seafood-processing center in July, enabling us to deliver high-quality products tailored to customer needs promptly and efficiently.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are focusing on differentiating our fresh-foods division and developing and expanding our processing centers. In April, we relocated and expanded the Fuji Shikoku Fresh Foods Center to improve the efficiency and quality of fresh-food logistics for the Shikoku region. We also opened a second meat-processing center in March and a seafood-processing center in July, enabling us to deliver high-quality products tailored to customer needs promptly and efficiently.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are focusing on differentiating our fresh-foods division by developing the cold chain and expanding the functions of our distribution centers. In March, we began operating our second meat-processing center, and in April relocated and rebuilt the Fuji Shikoku Fresh Foods Center to improve the efficiency and quality of fresh-food logistics for the Shikoku region. In addition, a new seafood-processing center is scheduled to open in July.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods, prepared-foods, and bakery divisions to meet demand for ready-to-eat and prepared foods, while differentiating ourselves from competing stores through a focus on product origins and production methods.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods, prepared-foods, and bakery divisions to meet demand for ready-to-eat and prepared foods, while differentiating ourselves from competing stores through a focus on product origins and production methods.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods, prepared-foods, and bakery divisions to meet demand for ready-to-eat and prepared foods, while differentiating ourselves from competing stores through a focus on product origins and production methods.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods, prepared-foods, and bakery divisions to meet demand for ready-to-eat and prepared foods, while differentiating ourselves from competing stores through a focus on product origins and production methods.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods, prepared-foods, and bakery divisions to meet demand for ready-to-eat and prepared foods, while differentiating ourselves from competing stores through a focus on product origins and production methods.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods and prepared-foods divisions to differentiate ourselves from competitors and improve sales capabilities.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods and prepared-foods divisions to differentiate ourselves from competitors and improve sales capabilities.」

「In the supermarket business, which we position as a core business, we are strengthening the fresh-foods and prepared-foods divisions to differentiate ourselves from competitors and improve sales capabilities.」

「We are strengthening our fresh-foods and prepared-foods divisions to differentiate ourselves from competitors and improve sales capabilities.」