Expansion of Buyback Locations and Strengthening of Product Procurement
First written in FY2018-Q2. 29 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of purchasing stores was 192 in total, comprising 139 in Japan and 53 overseas.」
The number of purchasing stores increased from 139 in Japan and 49 overseas at the end of the previous fiscal year to 139 in Japan and 53 overseas, 192 in total. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 139 purchasing stores in Japan, excluding collaborative stores, and 49 overseas.」
The number of purchasing stores increased from 138 in Japan and 46 overseas previously to 139 in Japan and 49 overseas. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of purchasing stores was 184 in total, comprising 138 in Japan and 46 overseas.」
The number of purchasing stores increased from 138 in Japan and 44 overseas previously to 138 in Japan and 46 overseas, 184 in total. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the number of purchasing stores increased to 182 in total, comprising 138 in Japan and 44 overseas, through new store openings in Japan and mainly partner-store openings overseas.」
Through new store openings in Japan and mainly partner-store openings overseas, the number of purchasing stores increased from 135 in Japan and 44 overseas at the end of the previous quarter to 138 in Japan and 44 overseas, 182 in total. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the number of purchasing stores increased to 179 in total, comprising 135 in Japan and 44 overseas, mainly through the opening of partner stores overseas.」
The Group mainly opened overseas partner stores, increasing the number of purchasing stores from 135 in Japan and 38 overseas at the end of the previous quarter to 135 in Japan and 44 overseas. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the total number of stores was 173, comprising 135 in Japan and 38 overseas.」
The purchasing-store network comprised 135 stores in Japan and 38 overseas, 173 in total, with no material change in its composition from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Group opened 10 new stores in Japan and 10 overseas.」
In the fiscal year ending August 2023, the Group opened 10 new stores in Japan and 10 overseas, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 135 in Japan and 38 overseas. - FY2023-Q3Reducing the number of stores and maximizing efficiencyAnnual report
「Under its store-opening strategy, the Group advanced new store openings and relocations to build a more convenient store network, while closing unprofitable stores, thereby pursuing maximum store efficiency. As a result, during the cumulative third-quarter period of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 133 purchasing stores in Japan and 37 overseas.」
The Group pursued maximum store efficiency by combining new store openings and relocations with the closure of unprofitable stores. The number of stores decreased from 135 in Japan and 38 overseas in the previous quarter to 133 in Japan and 37 overseas. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under its store-opening strategy, the Group advanced new store openings and relocations to build a more convenient store network, while also deciding to close unprofitable stores, thereby pursuing maximum store efficiency. During the cumulative second-quarter period of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 135 purchasing stores in Japan and 38 overseas.」
By combining new store openings and relocations with the closure of unprofitable stores, the Group expanded its purchasing-store network to 135 stores in Japan and 38 overseas. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group opened 4 new stores in Japan and 5 overseas, bringing the total number of purchasing stores to 134 in Japan and 36 overseas.」
The Group opened 4 new stores in Japan and 5 overseas, increasing the number of purchasing stores to 134 in Japan and 36 overseas. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group opened 5 stores in Japan, mainly in regional cities, and 17 overseas, primarily through collaboration with partners. During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 130 purchasing stores in Japan and 34 overseas.」
The Group opened 5 new stores in Japan and 17 overseas, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 130 in Japan and 34 overseas. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under its store policy, the Group opened 5 new stores in Japan and 6 overseas. At the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 130 purchasing stores in Japan and 23 overseas.」
The Group opened 5 new stores in Japan and 6 overseas, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 130 in Japan and 23 overseas. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under its store policy, the Group opened 3 new stores in Japan and 5 overseas. At the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 128 purchasing stores in Japan and 22 overseas.」
The Group opened 3 new stores in Japan and 5 overseas, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 128 in Japan and 22 overseas. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to expand procurement, the Group opened 3 new stores in Japan, 1 in Germany and 2 in Malaysia through collaboration with partners. As a result, at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 128 purchasing stores in Japan and 24 overseas.」
The Group opened 3 new stores in Japan, 1 in Germany and 2 in Malaysia, bringing the number of purchasing stores to 128 in Japan and 24 overseas. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to acquiring 28 Neosta purchasing stores through M&A, the Group opened 18 new stores and closed 5 stores, bringing the number of domestic purchasing stores to 125. Overseas, the Group continued collaborating with local companies in addition to operating stores directly in order to accelerate store expansion. As a result, it opened 7 directly operated stores and 12 collaborative stores despite the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the number of overseas purchasing stores to 21.」
Through the acquisition of NEO-STANDARD, new store openings and closures in Japan and overseas, and collaboration with local companies, the period-end number of purchasing stores was 125 in Japan and 21 overseas, for a total of 146. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to expand procurement, 15 new stores were opened and 1 store closed in Japan, while 12 new stores were opened overseas. To accelerate overseas store expansion, the Group also pursued collaboration with local companies in addition to directly operated stores. Of the 12 overseas stores, 5 were directly operated and 7 were established through collaboration.」
The Group opened 15 new stores in Japan and 12 overseas, including stores established through collaboration with local companies. The number of purchasing stores increased by 54 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 140. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to expand procurement, 8 new stores were opened and 1 store closed in Japan, while 7 new stores were opened in various locations overseas, including France, Thailand and Malaysia. In addition, the 28 Neosta purchasing stores acquired through M&A have been unified under the Namboya brand since December 2020, and efforts were made to strengthen procurement. As a result, the Group's purchasing-store network increased by 42 stores net to 128 at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」
A total of 15 new stores were opened in Japan and overseas, and the process of unifying the 28 Neosta stores under the Namboya brand was also launched, bringing the number of purchasing stores to 128, a net increase of 42. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand the procurement of merchandise purchased directly by the Company, 4 new Namboya stores were opened in Japan and 1 in Singapore. In addition, 28 Neosta stores were added to the domestic store network through the acquisition of NEO-STANDARD as a subsidiary.」
In addition to opening 4 new stores in Japan and 1 in Singapore, 28 Neosta stores were added to the store network through the acquisition of NEO-STANDARD as a subsidiary. At period-end, there were 115 purchasing stores in Japan and 3 overseas. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the purchasing business, the Group continued expanding its purchasing-store network, opening 12 new Namboya stores and relocating 2 stores, opening 1 new BRAND CONCIER store, and opening 1 new KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store, which purchases antiques and works of art. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the total number of Group stores was 84.」
During the consolidated fiscal year, 14 new stores were opened and 2 stores relocated, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 84 in total. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Namboya, which primarily purchases branded goods and precious metals, opened 11 new stores and relocated 1 store. BRAND CONCIER opened 1 new store, and KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO, which purchases antiques and works of art, opened 1 new store. Store closures were also carried out to improve customer traffic and operating efficiency across the purchasing section, bringing the Group's number of purchasing stores to 83 at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」
During the cumulative third-quarter period, 11 Namboya stores, 1 BRAND CONCIER store and 1 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store were newly opened, with relocations and closures also carried out, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 83. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Namboya, which primarily purchases branded goods and precious metals, opened 7 new stores and relocated 1 store. BRAND CONCIER opened 1 new store, and KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO, which purchases antiques and works of art, opened 1 new store. Store closures were also carried out to improve customer traffic and operating efficiency across the purchasing section, bringing the Group's number of purchasing stores to 79 at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」
During the cumulative second-quarter period, 7 Namboya stores, 1 BRAND CONCIER store and 1 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store were newly opened, and 1 store was relocated. Stores were also closed, bringing the period-end number of purchasing stores to 79. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Namboya, which primarily purchases branded goods and precious metals, opened 5 new stores and relocated 1 store. BRAND CONCIER opened 1 new store. Store closures were also carried out to improve customer traffic and operating efficiency across the purchasing section, bringing the Group's number of purchasing stores to 78 at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」
In the first quarter, Namboya opened 5 new stores and relocated 1 store, while BRAND CONCIER opened 1 new store. Including store closures, the period-end number of stores was 78. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Namboya opened 12 new stores and relocated 4 stores, BRAND CONCIER opened 1 new store, and KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO opened 1 new store. At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 61 Namboya stores, 4 BRAND CONCIER stores and 9 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO stores.」
The Group expanded its purchasing-store network during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the number of purchasing stores to 74 at period-end. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Namboya opened 10 new stores and relocated 3 stores. KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO opened 1 new store, marking its first entry into a department store. Including the closures and relocations undertaken to improve customer traffic and operating efficiency across the purchasing business brands, the Group had 72 purchasing stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, including 2 former stores operating in parallel during relocations that are scheduled to close during the fiscal year.」
By the third quarter, 10 new Namboya stores had been opened, 3 stores relocated and 1 new KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store opened, bringing the number of purchasing stores to 72. KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO also made its first entry into a department store. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With a view to improving customer traffic and operating efficiency across the purchasing business brands, and considering a greater focus on Namboya, which has the largest number of stores and serves as the primary customer-attraction brand, 3 BRAND CONCIER stores and 1 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store operated by the subsidiary KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO Co., Ltd. were closed, while 4 new Namboya stores were opened. As a result, at the end of the cumulative second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group had 63 purchasing stores.」
During the cumulative second-quarter period, 4 Namboya stores were newly opened, while 3 BRAND CONCIER stores and 1 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store were closed, bringing the number of purchasing stores to 63. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group proceeded with the opening of new purchasing stores in order to secure a stable supply of merchandise for sale, contributing to business expansion. The Company newly opened 3 Namboya stores, all within commercial facilities, in an effort to increase customer traffic.」
In the first quarter, 3 Namboya stores were newly opened, advancing the expansion of the purchasing-store network to secure a stable supply of merchandise for sale and increase customer traffic. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company newly opened 10 Namboya stores, primarily in commercial facilities, while its subsidiary KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO Co., Ltd. opened 1 new KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store. As a result, at the end of the fiscal year, the Group had 63 purchasing stores in total: 48 Namboya stores, 6 BRAND CONCIER stores and 9 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO stores.」
The number of new stores opened during the year and the number of purchasing stores at period-end are shown, indicating that the expansion of the purchasing-store network is continuing. Substantive additional progress from the new-store openings reported in the previous quarterly report was limited. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group has been expanding purchasing locations to strengthen merchandise procurement, opening 10 new “なんぼや” stores and 1 new “古美術八光堂” store operated by its subsidiary 古美術八光堂.」
During the cumulative period, 10 Namboya stores and 1 KOBIJUTSU HAKKODO store were newly opened, increasing the number of locations from the store-opening initiatives described previously. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「We continued expanding purchasing locations and strengthening merchandise procurement to increase sales, opening 4 new “なんぼや” stores and 1 new “古美術八光堂” store operated by our subsidiary 株式会社古美術八光堂.」
During the cumulative period of the current quarter, 4 なんぼや stores and 1 古美術八光堂 store were newly opened, strengthening purchasing locations and procurement.