Transforming the earnings profile by expanding event operations
First written in FY2022-Q1. 10 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the inbound merchandising business, sales increased as a result of an increase in tourists and the holding of 8 events.」
Regarding the strengthening of events, the Company held 8 events in the first half of 2025, which, together with the increase in tourists, contributed to higher sales in the inbound merchandising business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the inbound merchandising business, including the anime and game merchandising division, sales increased as a result of an increase in tourists and the holding of 25 events.」
The Company held 25 events during the year, which, together with the increase in tourists, contributed to higher sales in the inbound merchandising business. - FY2024-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Goods business, sales increased as a result of an increase in tourists and the holding of 21 events.」
The Company held 21 events during the interim period, which, together with the increase in tourists, contributed to higher sales in the Goods business. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Goods business, sales increased as a result of an increase in tourists and the holding of 7 events.」
The Company held 7 events in the first quarter, which, together with the increase in tourists, contributed to higher sales in the Goods business. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of seeking to improve earnings by expanding the product lineup of existing products, developing new products and strengthening event sales, sales and profit increased. Event sales were held at 33 locations nationwide over a total of 494 days.」
The Company continued to expand its product lineup, develop new products and conduct event sales, holding events at 33 locations nationwide over a total of 494 days. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of seeking to improve earnings through an increase in visitor numbers and strengthened events, sales increased. Net sales in the Goods business were ¥604 million, up 80.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥244 million, up 1,858.6%.」
Higher visitor numbers and strengthened events increased net sales and segment profit in the Goods business year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of seeking to improve earnings by strengthening events, profit increased. Net sales in the Goods business were ¥276 million, up 86.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥96 million, compared with a loss of ¥25 million in the previous corresponding period.」
As a result of continuing to strengthen events, the Goods business turned from a segment loss in the previous corresponding period to a segment profit of ¥96 million. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of seeking to improve earnings by strengthening events, profit increased.」
As a result of continuing to strengthen events, the Goods business turned from a segment loss in the previous year to a segment profit of ¥131 million. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of seeking to improve earnings by strengthening events, sales increased.」
The Company explained that continuing to strengthen events led to a recovery in visitor numbers and higher sales. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative consolidated second-quarter period, the number of stores declined as the Company proceeded with closing loss-making stores. However, sales increased because the Company strengthened events and other activities, resulting in an increase in the number of visitors.」
The Company stated that closing loss-making stores and strengthening events led to an increase in visitors and higher sales. - FY2022-Q1First statedAnnual report
「With efficient management in mind, the Company will close loss-making stores and strengthen events in order to transform its operations into a structure capable of generating profit even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.」
The Company explicitly identified strengthening event operations as a measure to improve earnings, alongside the closure of loss-making stores.