Assortment Optimization Using Customer Information and Sales Data
First written in FY2017. 6 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to optimizing the number of product SKUs based on sales trends and profitability, we worked to improve the gross profit margin through the thorough use of the automatic ordering system and by reducing markdowns through changes to work processes.」
The company advanced the use of data and business processes by optimizing SKUs based on sales trends and profitability, making full use of automated ordering, and reducing markdowns through work reallocation. - 2026-10-08AdvancedEarnings
「In addition to optimizing the number of product SKUs based on sales trends and profitability, we worked to improve the gross profit margin through the thorough use of the automatic ordering system and by reducing markdowns through changes to work processes.」
The Company is using customer and sales data to optimize SKUs, make thorough use of automatic ordering and improve the gross profit margin by reducing markdowns. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Through system integration to be launched sequentially from March, we will centrally manage customer and purchasing data, enhance demand forecasting and improve the accuracy of promotional measures. We will also reduce duplicated work through the standardization and streamlining of operations, linking these efforts to the creation of new synergies and improved earnings power.」
The use of customer and purchasing data has progressed towards system integration from March, centralised data management, and improved demand forecasting and sales promotion accuracy. - 2026-04-21AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Through system integration to be launched sequentially from March, we will centrally manage customer and purchasing data, enhance demand forecasting and improve the accuracy of promotional measures. We will also reduce duplicated work through the standardization and streamlining of operations, linking these efforts to the creation of new synergies and improved earnings power.」
The Company has outlined a policy of using centralized customer and purchasing data to improve demand forecasting, the accuracy of promotions and the standardization of operations. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to transform store operations through digitalisation, including improving work efficiency and ordering accuracy by expanding the introduction of electronic shelf labels and demand-forecasting automated ordering systems.」
The use of data and digital technology has progressed towards improving work efficiency and ordering accuracy through the expanded introduction of electronic shelf labels and demand-forecasting automated ordering systems. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「To maximise integration synergies at an early stage, we will advance the integration and development of supply chain infrastructure, the integration of purchasing and procurement, merchandising integration including the expansion and joint development of private-label products, the use of ID-POS, and the enhancement of marketing and sales promotion activities, under the initiative of integrating business infrastructure and creating synergies.」
The use of customer and sales data has been expanded into post-integration ID-POS utilisation and the enhancement of marketing and sales promotion activities. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We will continuously analyze customer behavior using specific data, reflect frontline feedback on products and services in our business activities, and respond to the latest customer needs in order to increase net sales.」
The company continues to pursue products, services and product assortments tailored to the latest needs by analysing customer behaviour and using feedback from frontline operations. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Based on this understanding, we continue to focus on ensuring the safety and security of customers and employees, advancing initiatives to address a society in which infection control and economic activity coexist, analysing purchasing behaviour from the customer perspective and focusing on meeting the latest needs, while also working to reduce waste and costs.」
The company continues to state its policy of analysing purchasing behaviour from the customer perspective and responding to the latest needs. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We will actively make new proposals that capture customer needs and wants, while using cardholder information and sales data to achieve an optimal product mix for each area and individual store.」
For the first time, the company has explicitly stated a policy of optimising the product mix by area and individual store using cardholder information and sales data.