Acquisition of a Supermarket Business and Profitability Improvement
First written in FY2017-Q2. 16 of 29 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2026-H1AchievedAnnual report
「We transferred all shares of 株式会社ジョイフルサンアルファ, formerly our consolidated subsidiary, on 1 July 2025 and excluded it from the scope of consolidation. Accordingly, the “retail and distribution-related business” segment was discontinued from the current interim consolidated accounting period.」
The transfer of all shares of the supermarket business company was completed, and the company was excluded from the scope of consolidation and the reporting segment from the current interim consolidated accounting period. - FY2025Exit from the business through the transfer of all sharesAnnual report
「As we transferred all shares of 株式会社ジョイフルサンアルファ, formerly our consolidated subsidiary operating the supermarket business, to AEON KYUSHU CO.,LTD. effective 1 July 2025, 株式会社ジョイフルサンアルファ will be excluded from the scope of consolidation.」
All shares of the supermarket business were transferred effective 1 July 2025, and the business was scheduled to be excluded from the scope of consolidation and the business segment from the following fiscal year. - FY2025-H1Store closures and a wider operating lossAnnual report
「In the supermarket business (10 stores, including 1 store closed in September 2024), we worked to establish stable operations at each store, strengthen the development of new products and businesses, and expand unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥3,966 million, down 6.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥80 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year.」
We closed 1 store in September 2024, reducing the number of stores to 10. Although efforts such as stable operations and new product development continued, revenue declined and the operating loss widened from ¥9 million to ¥80 million. - FY2024-Q3Store closures and a narrower operating lossAnnual report
「In the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (11 stores, including 1 store closed in February 2024), we continued to work to establish stable operations at each store, strengthen the development of new products and businesses, and expand unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure.」
The supermarket business closed 1 store in February 2024, reducing the number of stores to 11. We continued stable operations, the development of new products and businesses, and the expansion of unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, narrowing the operating loss from ¥133 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥53 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we continued to work to establish stable operations at each store, strengthen the development of new products and businesses, and expand unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥4,260 million, up 1.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥9 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥99 million in the same period of the previous year.」
We continued stable operations with 12 stores, developed new products and businesses, and expanded unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, narrowing the operating loss from ¥99 million to ¥9 million. - FY2024-Q1Operating loss narrowed, but factors causing a decline in demand emergedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we worked to establish a profitable operating structure by establishing stable operations at each store, strengthening the development of new products and businesses, and expanding unmanned stores and the online supermarket business. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥2,056 million, up 2.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥26 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year.」
We continued stable operations with 12 stores, developed new products and businesses, and expanded unmanned stores and the online supermarket business. Revenue increased, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥47 million to ¥26 million. - FY2023-Q3Operating loss widened with 13 stores in operationAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we worked to establish a profitable operating structure by establishing stable operations at each store, strengthening the development of new products and businesses, and expanding unmanned stores and the online supermarket business. In November 2022, we also opened the 13th store, “Joyful Sun Shindaikucho Fun Square” (Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture). As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥6,187 million, up 2.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥133 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although we opened the 13th store, developed new products and businesses, and expanded unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, the operating loss widened from ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥133 million. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we worked to establish a profitable operating structure by establishing stable operations at each store, strengthening the development of new products and businesses, and expanding unmanned stores and the online supermarket business. In November 2022, we also opened the 13th store, “Joyful Sun Shindaikucho Fun Square” (Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture).」
We continued stable operations at the existing 12 stores, developed new products and businesses, and expanded unmanned stores and the online supermarket business, opening the 13th store in November 2022. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we worked to establish a profitable operating structure by establishing stable operations at each store, strengthening the development of new products and businesses, and expanding unmanned stores and the online supermarket business.」
We pursued stable operations at 12 stores, developed new products and businesses, and expanded unmanned stores and the online supermarket business. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The subsidiary operates a supermarket business in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores). We resolved to increase its capital to strengthen its management base for further growth and to fund the development of new products and the establishment of new businesses.」
For the supermarket business comprising 12 stores, a capital increase was resolved in June 2022 to strengthen the management base, develop new products and establish new businesses. A plan was presented to increase capital and other capital-related balances from ¥20 million before the capital increase to ¥200 million. Meanwhile, the cumulative operating loss for the third quarter was ¥33 million. - FY2022-Q2The number of stores declined, and the operating loss continuedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operating in Nagasaki Prefecture (12 stores), we worked to establish a profitable operating structure by strengthening the discovery and development of new products, promoting a new regional revitalization business model linking “food” and “housing,” and expanding the online supermarket business. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥4,157 million, down 6.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥21 million, compared with operating income of ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The number of stores decreased from 13 in the previous quarter to 12. Although efforts to discover new products, develop a regional revitalization business model and expand the online supermarket business continued, revenue declined and the operating loss continued. - FY2022-Q1A decline in the number of stores and a shift to an operating lossAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the 13-store supermarket business operated in Nagasaki Prefecture, we strengthened the discovery and development of new products and promoted the expansion of a new regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing, as well as the online supermarket business, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥2,091 million, down 8.3% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥10 million, compared with operating profit of ¥42 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The supermarket business was reported as having 13 stores. While the discovery of new products, the regional revitalization model and the online supermarket business continued, revenue declined and operating income changed to an operating loss. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the 14-store supermarket business operated in Nagasaki Prefecture, we continued to strengthen the discovery and development of new products and promote the creation of a new regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing, as well as an online supermarket business, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥6,531 million, up 6.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥75 million, up 73.2%.」
The discovery and development of new products, the regional revitalization model connecting food and housing, and the online supermarket business continued across 14 stores. Revenue rose 6.0%, and operating profit rose 73.2%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the 14-store supermarket business operated in Nagasaki Prefecture, we strengthened the discovery and development of new products and promoted the creation of a new regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing, as well as an online supermarket business, with the aim of increasing earnings. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥4,463 million, up 9.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥54 million, up 128.1%.」
The 14 stores strengthened the discovery and development of new products and promoted the creation of a regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing, along with an online supermarket business. Revenue rose 9.9%, and operating profit rose 128.1%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the 14-store supermarket business operated in Nagasaki Prefecture, we strengthened the discovery and development of new products and promoted the creation of a new regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing, with the aim of increasing earnings. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥2,281 million, up 28.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥42 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The 14-store supermarket business strengthened the discovery and development of new products and promoted the creation of a regional revitalization business model connecting food and housing. Revenue rose 28.3%, and operating income changed from a loss to a profit. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, through 11 stores, we took over, from October 2019, the 4 stores of Mamanocenter Co., Ltd., which operates a supermarket business in the same prefecture. We continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store proposal capabilities, with the aim of increasing earnings. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥6,159 million, up 25.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥43 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥4 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In addition to the 11 existing stores, 4 stores were taken over in October 2019, while reforms to product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued. Revenue rose 25.5%, and operating income changed from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥43 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, through 11 stores, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store proposal capabilities, with the aim of increasing earnings. In October 2019, we also took over the four-store supermarket business operated in the same prefecture by Mamanocenter Co., Ltd. in Nishisonogi County, Nagasaki Prefecture.」
Reforms to product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued at the existing 11 stores, and a four-store supermarket business was taken over in October 2019. Specific progress was shown in the expansion of the retail and distribution business. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In July 2019, the new store, Joyful Sun Sumiyoshi, opened for business as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture.」
The mixed-use development store with condominiums on the former Sumiyoshi store site, Joyful Sun Sumiyoshi, opened in July 2019. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new store being constructed since November 2017 as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, preparations continued for its grand opening in July 2019. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥6,473 million, up 0.5% from the previous fiscal year, while the operating loss was ¥48 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥122 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Preparations progressed for the July 2019 opening of the new store as part of a mixed-use development on the former Sumiyoshi store site, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥122 million to ¥48 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new store being constructed since November 2017 as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, a dedicated website was launched ahead of its opening in July this year.」
A dedicated website was launched for the new store as part of a mixed-use development on the former Sumiyoshi store site, ahead of its opening in July 2019. Reform and improvement of product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities also continued, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥54 million to ¥4 million. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, since September 2016, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥3,401 million, up 2.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥22 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The reform and improvement of product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued, and operating income changed from a loss of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥22 million. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, since September 2016, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥1,677 million, up 1.3% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The reform and improvement of product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥13 million to ¥1 million. - FY2018Revenue increased, but the operating loss widenedAnnual report
「We continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. We also made active investments, including beginning construction of a new store as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, scheduled to open in summer 2019, renewing various equipment and fully renovating the Oura store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥6,442 million, up 20.7% from the previous fiscal year, while the operating loss was ¥122 million, compared with operating profit of ¥3 million in the previous fiscal year.」
While reform and improvement, construction of the new store, equipment renewals and store renovations progressed, revenue rose 20.7%, and operating income changed from a profit of ¥3 million in the previous year to a loss of ¥122 million. - FY2018-Q3Revenue increased, but the business fell into an operating lossAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, since September 2016, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. We also began construction of a new store as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, scheduled to open in spring 2019, and renovated the Oura store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥4,860 million, up 30.3% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥54 million, compared with operating profit of ¥56 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While reform and improvement efforts, construction of the new store and renovation of the Oura store continued, revenue rose 30.3%, and operating income changed from a profit of ¥56 million in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥54 million. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, since September 2016, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. We also began construction of a new store as part of a mixed-use development with condominiums on the former site of the Sumiyoshi store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, scheduled to open in spring 2019, and renovated the Oura store in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture.」
The reform and improvement of product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued. Construction began on a new store as part of a mixed-use development on the former Sumiyoshi store site, and the Oura store was renovated. The new store was scheduled to open in spring 2019. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the retail and distribution-related business, within the supermarket business operated in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, since September 2016, we continued to focus on reforming and improving product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities, with the aim of establishing a profitable operating structure. As a result, revenue from the retail and distribution-related business was ¥1,655 million, up 217.5% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥13 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The reform and improvement of product appeal, sales capabilities and in-store merchandising and proposal capabilities continued, as did efforts to establish a profitable operating structure. Revenue increased, but the operating loss widened from ¥9 million to ¥13 million. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In September 2016, we acquired the supermarket business from the Joyful Sun Group in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, entering a new business area for our Group while working to improve the profitability of the business. As a result, revenue from the Other business was ¥9,708 million, up 200.8% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥27 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥57 million in the previous fiscal year.」
For the acquired supermarket business, progress was made in entering a new business area and improving profitability, resulting in higher revenue and a narrower operating loss in the Other business. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In September 2016, we acquired the supermarket business in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, and worked to improve its profitability.」
The acquisition of the supermarket business and efforts to improve profitability were reiterated. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In September 2016, we acquired the supermarket business in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, and worked to improve its profitability.」
The supermarket business was acquired in September 2016, and efforts were made to improve profitability.