Constraints on procurement and store openings due to a shortage of specialist buyers
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
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- FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, if securing the planned number of purchasing staff does not progress as expected, the Group's purchasing activities for used goods and its store-opening plans will be constrained, which could affect the Group's performance.」
The continuing risk that difficulty securing purchasing staff with specialist knowledge and experience will constrain purchasing and store openings. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We are also accelerating the expansion of purchasing locations overseas and recognize that securing local concierges will continue to be necessary.」
In addition to domestic store openings, the continuing need to secure local concierges as overseas purchasing locations expand is highlighted. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to having begun purchasing goods in Hong Kong, we are considering actively expanding overseas purchasing locations and recognize that securing local buyers will continue to be necessary.」
In addition to the existing risk of buyer shortages associated with domestic store openings, local buyers will also need to be secured in Hong Kong and at future overseas purchasing locations, expanding the scope of required personnel. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「If securing the planned number of buyers does not progress as expected, the Group's purchasing activities for used goods and its store-opening plans will be constrained, which could affect the Group's performance.」
The risk of being unable to secure buyers with the specialist knowledge and experience required for new store openings and expanded purchasing is stated explicitly for the first time.