Strategic New Openings of BS Salons in Light of Industry Conditions
First written in FY2017-Q1. 12 of 33 entries say "Softened", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
M・H・GROUP LTD. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, changes in store numbers comprised 5 closures in Japan, 2 closures in South Korea, 1 opening in Taiwan, and 1 opening and 4 closures in China. As of the end of the fiscal year, there were 33 stores in Japan, 7 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 2 in China, for a total of 46 stores.」
Although BS salons opened stores in Taiwan and China, closures in Japan, South Korea, and China exceeded openings, resulting in a net decline in the store network from the end of the previous fiscal year. - 2026-05-14SoftenedEarnings
「Changes in store numbers comprised 4 closures in Japan, 2 closures in South Korea, 1 opening in Taiwan, and 1 opening and 4 closures in China. As of the end of the third quarter, there were 34 stores in Japan, 7 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 2 in China, for a total of 47 stores.」
Although stores were opened in Taiwan and China, closures in Japan, South Korea and China outnumbered openings, resulting in a net reduction in the store network. - FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, store movements comprised 2 domestic closures, 2 closures in South Korea, 1 opening in Taiwan, 1 opening and 4 closures in China. As of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, we had 36 domestic stores, 7 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 2 in China, for a total of 49 stores.」
Despite opening stores in Taiwan and China during the six-month period in line with the strategic new store opening policy, closures in Japan, South Korea, and China exceeded openings, resulting in a net decline in the store network. - FY2025SoftenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, 1 new salon opened in Japan, while 3 domestic salons, 1 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan closed. At the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 55 salons: 38 in Japan, 9 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」
Only 1 new store opened, while closures exceeded openings in Japan and overseas, resulting in a net decline in the BS salon network despite the stated policy of strategic new store openings. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first half, 2 domestic salons closed. At the end of the first half, the network comprised 57 salons: 38 in Japan, 10 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」
Although strategic new store openings are a stated policy, no new openings were reported during the six-month period, and the BS salon network posted a net decline following the closure of 2 domestic stores. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will continue focusing on supporting existing locations and developing new business both in Japan and overseas, strengthen its business development through rebranding, and expand its private-label product business while also considering developing the D2C market.」
In light of signs that the decline in the number of BS salon stores may be slowing, the company has identified support for existing stores, new account development, rebranding, and development of the D2C market as specific measures. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, store movements comprised 2 new domestic BS salons, 1 new store in China, 2 new stores in Taiwan and 3 closures in South Korea.」
For BS salons, 2 new stores opened in Japan, 1 in China, and 2 in Taiwan. Meanwhile, 3 stores closed in South Korea. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year, 1 new domestic BS salon opened, 1 new store opened in China, 1 new store opened in Taiwan, and 2 stores closed in South Korea.」
For BS salons, 1 new store opened in each of Japan, China, and Taiwan. As 2 stores closed in South Korea, the overall store network did not achieve a net increase. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three months of the fiscal year, 1 new domestic BS salon opened and 1 store closed in South Korea.」
The company opened 1 new domestic BS salon as part of its strategic new store openings. Meanwhile, 1 store closed in South Korea. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the number of stores declined by 7 due to 1 new domestic store opening and 5 domestic store closures, 4 store closures in South Korea, and 1 new store opening in China.」
Although new stores opened in Japan and China, closures in Japan and South Korea exceeded openings, resulting in a net decline in the BS salon store network despite the strategic new store opening policy. - FY2023-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, the number of stores declined by 5 due to the closure of 3 domestic stores and 3 stores in South Korea and the opening of 1 store in China.」
Although 1 new store opened in China, 3 domestic stores and 3 stores in South Korea closed, resulting in a net decline in the BS salon store network. - FY2023-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year, the number of stores declined by 4 due to the closure of 3 domestic stores and 1 store in South Korea.」
No new BS salon openings were reported, and the store network continued to shrink as 3 domestic stores and 1 store in South Korea closed. - FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first three months of the fiscal year, the number of stores declined by 2 due to the closure of 1 domestic BS salon and 1 store in South Korea.」
Although no new store openings were reported, 1 domestic BS salon and 1 store in South Korea closed, and the decline in the number of stores continued. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: in Japan, 2 stores opened in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, Hokkaido, and 4 stores closed; overseas, 5 stores closed in South Korea.」
Although 2 new domestic stores opened, the closure of 4 domestic stores and 5 stores in South Korea exceeded openings, shrinking the store network despite the stated policy of strategic new store openings. - FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: 2 stores opened in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, Hokkaido, and 3 stores closed in Japan; overseas, 4 stores closed in South Korea.」
Although 2 new stores opened in Japan, 3 domestic stores and 4 stores in South Korea closed, resulting in more closures than openings despite the stated policy of new store openings. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: 2 stores opened in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, Hokkaido, and 1 store closed in Japan; overseas, 2 stores closed in South Korea.」
The domestic BS salon business opened 2 new stores in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, Hokkaido. In addition, 1 domestic store closed, while 2 stores closed in South Korea. - FY2022-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「During the first three months of the fiscal year, the number of stores declined by 1 due to the closure of 1 domestic BS salon.」
Although strategic new store openings are a stated policy, 1 domestic BS salon closed during the quarter rather than a new store opening. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, the company will focus on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in the number of BS stores, while strengthening the rollout of PB (private-brand) products.」
The company continues its policy of curbing the decline in the number of stores by supporting existing BS salons, developing new accounts, and strengthening the rollout of PB products. - FY2021-Q3New openings continue, but closures outnumber openingsAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: in Japan, 1 store opened following the independence of staff from a company-operated store and 2 stores closed; overseas, 1 store opened in South Korea and 8 stores closed, comprising 7 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan.」
Although 1 domestic store following the independence of staff from a company-operated store and 1 store in South Korea opened, closures exceeded openings in Japan and overseas. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: in Japan, 1 store opened following the independence of staff from a company-operated store; overseas, 1 store opened in South Korea and 7 stores closed, comprising 6 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan.」
1 domestic store following the independence of staff from a company-operated store and 1 store in South Korea opened, giving concrete form to new BS salon openings. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three months of the fiscal year, the number of stores changed as follows: in Japan, 1 store opened following the independence of staff from a company-operated store, and overseas, 1 store opened in South Korea.」
In Japan, 1 BS salon opened following the independence of staff from a company-operated store, and 1 store opened in South Korea, marking concrete progress in new BS salon openings. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the group's BS salon operations business, an important issue is to support the sound management of existing BS salons and make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
The company continues to regard supporting the sound management of existing BS salons and making strategic new store openings based on an assessment of the industry environment as issues. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the group's BS salon operations business, an important issue is to support the sound management of existing BS salons and make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
The company continues to regard supporting the sound management of existing BS salons and making strategic new store openings based on an assessment of the industry environment as issues. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the group's BS salon operations business, an important issue is to support the sound management of existing BS salons and make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
The company continues to regard supporting the sound management of existing BS salons and making strategic new store openings based on an assessment of the industry environment as issues. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first three months of the fiscal year, the company opened MEN Minami-Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture in Japan.」
The company opened a new men's specialty BS salon in Japan. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「From the second quarter of the fiscal year, under the new structure, the company has focused on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in domestic BS salons. It has also worked to expand its online sales channels as one measure to strengthen its existing content.」
Under the new structure, the company continues to support existing stores and develop new accounts to curb the decline in domestic BS salons. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「From the second quarter, under the new structure, the company has focused on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in domestic BS salons.」
Under the new structure, the company continues to support existing stores and develop new accounts to curb the decline in domestic BS salons. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「From the second quarter of the fiscal year, under the new structure, the company has focused on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in domestic BS salons.」
A new structure was established from the second quarter, and the company has focused on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to curb the decline in domestic BS salons. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, an important issue for the group is to make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
Strategic new BS salon openings based on an assessment of the challenging industry environment remain an important issue. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, the company will focus on supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in the number of BS stores, while strengthening the rollout of PB (private-brand) products.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of supporting existing stores and developing new accounts to halt the decline in BS salons. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, an important issue for the group is to make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
Against a backdrop of increasing closures due to labor shortages and the absence of successors, the company continues to regard strategic new BS salon openings as an issue. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, an important issue for the group is to make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
Against a backdrop of increasing closures due to labor shortages and the absence of successors, the company continues to regard strategic new BS salon openings as an issue. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the BS salon operations business, an important issue for the group is to make strategic new store openings after assessing the environment surrounding the industry.」
Given the environment of increasing salon closures due to labor shortages and the absence of successors, the company considers strategic new BS salon openings an issue.