Changes in Store Composition Due to Retail Store Openings and Closures
First written in FY2017-Q1. 17 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of home improvement centers at the end of February 2026 increased by 2 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 141 following the opening of Home Center Musashi Shibata (Shibata, Niigata) in March 2025, Super Viva Home Ibaraki Megaki (Ibaraki, Osaka) in May, and Home Center Musashi Suzaka (Suzaka, Nagano) in August, and the closure of Viva Home Oimachi (Ashigarakami, Kanagawa) in December.」
The company opened Shibata, Ibaraki Megaki and Suzaka and closed Oimachi, increasing the number of home improvement center stores by 2 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 141. - 2026-04-14AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「We opened the Home Center Musashi Shibata store in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, in March; the Super Viva Home Ibarakimegaki store in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, in May; and the Home Center Musashi Suzaka store in Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture, in August. We closed the Viva Home Oimachi store in Ashigarakami, Kanagawa Prefecture, in December. As a result, the number of stores increased by 2 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 141.」
The number of home improvement stores increased by 2 from the end of the previous fiscal year following new openings and a closure. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of home improvement centers at the end of August increased by 3 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 142 following the opening of Home Center Musashi Shibata (Shibata, Niigata) in March, Super Viva Home Ibaraki Megaki (Ibaraki, Osaka) in May, and Home Center Musashi Suzaka (Suzaka, Nagano) in August.」
The company opened Shibata, Ibaraki Megaki and Suzaka, increasing the number of stores by 3 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 142. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of home improvement centers at the end of February decreased by 4 to 139 following the relocation and expansion of Super Center Musashi Nagaoka (Nagaoka, Niigata) in July, the opening of Super Viva Home Shonan Hiratsuka (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) in October, and the closure of 5 stores.」
The number of home improvement center stores decreased by 4 to 139 following the relocation and expansion, a new store opening and the closure of 5 stores. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of home improvement centers at the end of August decreased by 2 to 141 following the relocation and expansion of Super Center Musashi Nagaoka (Nagaoka, Niigata) and the closure of 2 stores.」
The number of home improvement center stores decreased by 2 to 141 following the relocation and expansion of Super Center Musashi Nagaoka and the closure of 2 stores. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending February 2025, the company plans to open Super Viva Home Shonan Hiratsuka (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) and 2 other stores.」
The company has formulated specific plans to open 3 retail stores, including Shonan Hiratsuka, in the fiscal year ending February 2025. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales and operating revenue in the home improvement center segment were driven by the opening of Home Center Musashi Okyozuka in June of the current fiscal year and Super Viva Home Hachioji Tama Art University Front in September of the previous fiscal year, as well as growth in the pet business and renovation services, where existing stores are focusing on specialization, while」
The company opened Home Center Musashi Okyozuka in June of the current fiscal year, advancing the restructuring of its retail store portfolio. - FY2024-Q1Concurrent contribution from new stores and impact from existing store closuresAnnual report
「Sales and operating revenue in the home improvement business were ¥62,170 million, down 3.6% year on year. Contributions came from Super Viva Home Hachioji Tamabidai-mae, which opened in September of the previous fiscal year, and growth in the specialty pet and remodeling service businesses at existing stores. However, sales were affected by weak performance in the household goods business at existing stores and the closure of Super Viva Home Shin-Narashino in February of the previous fiscal year.」
The contribution of Hachioji Tamabidai-mae, which opened in September of the previous fiscal year, continued, while the impact of the closure of Shin-Narashino in February of the previous fiscal year was also explicitly stated, indicating that changes in the store composition and weak performance at existing stores coexisted. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales and operating revenue in the home improvement business were ¥191,248 million. The opening of Super Viva Home Hachioji Tamabidai-mae in September contributed, while existing stores continued to struggle.」
The opening of Super Viva Home Hachioji Tamabidai-mae in September is recorded, indicating progress in the retail store composition. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The openings of NicoPet Kyoto Yawata in July and Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu in August of the previous fiscal year contributed.」
The contribution of stores opened in the previous fiscal year continues to be cited, but no new openings or closures during the current quarter are indicated. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The openings of NicoPet Kyoto Yawata in July and Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu in August of the previous fiscal year contributed.」
The contribution of the 3 stores opened in the previous fiscal year continues to be cited, but no new openings or closures during the current quarter are indicated. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Sales in the home improvement business were ¥61,581 million, down 1.2% from the previous fiscal year. The openings of Sumi Depot Shibata in February at the start of the period, NicoPet Kyoto Yawata in July, and Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu in August contributed, while Home Center Musashi Shibata Komo and Sumi Depot Atsugi closed in February of the previous fiscal year.」
The full-year effects of the previously reported openings and closures, including Sumi Depot Shibata, NicoPet Kyoto Yawata and Kuki-Shobu, were confirmed, but no significant new openings or closures were indicated. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The openings of Sumi Depot Shibata in February, NicoPet Kyoto Yawata in July, and Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu in August contributed, while Home Center Musashi Shibata Komo and Sumi Depot Atsugi closed in February of the previous fiscal year.」
The effects of the new openings and closures reported through the previous quarter continue to be cited as performance factors, but no new openings or closures are recorded. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the home improvement business were ¥31,807 million, down 2.4% year on year. The openings of Sumi Depot Shibata in February, NicoPet Kyoto Yawata in July, and Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu in August contributed, but sales were affected by the closures of Home Center Musashi Shibata Komo and Sumi Depot Atsugi in February of the previous fiscal year and a 4.0% year-on-year decline at existing stores due to low temperatures in April and the delayed arrival of summer in July.」
The new openings of NicoPet Kyoto Yawata, Home Center Musashi Kuki-Shobu and NicoPet Kuki-Shobu are recorded, indicating progress in the retail store composition. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The opening of Sumi Depot Shibata in February contributed, but sales fell 2.8% year on year due to the closure of Home Center Musashi Shibata Komo and Sumi Depot Atsugi in February of the previous fiscal year and the impact of low temperatures in early spring, particularly in April, on existing stores.」
The opening of Sumi Depot Shibata and the closures of Home Center Musashi Shibata Komo and Sumi Depot Atsugi are recorded, indicating changes in the store composition. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the retail business, ¥1,074 million was invested in capital expenditures, primarily for the opening of NicoPet Yokohama Seya.」
The opening of NicoPet Yokohama Seya is recorded as a factor in retail capital expenditures for the fiscal year, indicating progress in the store composition. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales in the other retail business were ¥4,614 million, up 0.5% year on year. The closure of Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi in May of the previous year and the opening sale at Ōasa in March of the previous year were factors, while the opening of Food Hall Niigata Nishi in July contributed.」
The opening of Food Hall Niigata Nishi in July, the closure of Sakai Teppomachi and the effects of the Ōasa opening continue to be cited as performance factors, but no new openings or closures are indicated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the other retail business were ¥3,047 million, down 2.0% year on year. The opening of Musashi Food Hall Niigata Nishi in July contributed, but sales were affected by the closure of Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi in May of the previous year and the opening sale at Ōasa in March of the previous year.」
The opening of Musashi Food Hall Niigata Nishi in July is newly recorded, indicating further changes in the store composition. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales in the home improvement business were ¥16,051 million, up 0.1% year on year. The openings of NicoPet Yono in May and Sumi Depot Atsugi in November of the previous year contributed, while same-store sales declined only 0.6% year on year as stores performed steadily, helped by favorable weather in early spring, particularly in April.」
The continued effects of the existing openings of NicoPet Yono and Sumi Depot Atsugi are recorded. In the other retail business, the closure of Sakai Teppomachi and the opening of Ōasa are also cited as factors affecting performance. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The openings of Home Center Musashi Ueda in June of the previous fiscal year, NicoPet Yono in May and Sumi Depot Atsugi in November contributed. However, same-store sales fell 2.7% from the previous fiscal year due to weather-related factors, including delayed sales of seasonal products caused by low temperatures in early spring, prolonged autumn rain and typhoons, and lower customer traffic caused by heavy snow in January and February, despite strong sales of seasonal products during Golden Week, the arrival of extremely hot weather in July and heavy snow in December.」
In addition to the previously reported openings, the opening of Sumi Depot Atsugi in November is recorded, indicating further changes in the store composition. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales in the other retail business were ¥4,591 million, up 6.2% year on year. Although Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi closed in May, the opening of Arc Oasis Kyoto Ekimae in September of the previous year and Arc Oasis Ōasa in March of the current year contributed.」
The closure of Sakai Teppomachi and the openings of Kyoto Ekimae and Ōasa continue to be recorded as changes in the store composition, but no new openings or closures are indicated. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the other retail business were ¥3,110 million, up 8.2% year on year. Although Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi closed in May, the opening of Arc Oasis Kyoto Ekimae in September of the previous year and Arc Oasis Ōasa in March of the current year contributed.」
In addition to the closure of Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi, the opening of Arc Oasis Ōasa is recorded, indicating continued changes in the store composition. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The opening of Home Center Musashi Ueda in June of the previous year and NicoPet Yono in May contributed, but sales fell 3.4% year on year. Same-store sales were strong in May, particularly during Golden Week, but remained weak in March and April due to prolonged low temperatures, and there were fewer operating days than in the previous fiscal year, which was a leap year.」
The opening of NicoPet Yono in May is newly recorded, indicating further changes in the store composition. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the other retail business were ¥4,322 million, down 6.2% year on year. The opening of 2 Arc Oasis stores this fiscal year, Sakai Teppomachi in March and Kyoto Ekimae in September, contributed, but sales were affected by the closure of 2 Arc Oasis Design stores and 1 Meat Pro store in the previous fiscal year.」
In addition to the previously reported Sakai Teppomachi opening, the opening of Arc Oasis Kyoto Ekimae in September is recorded. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the home improvement business were ¥33,009 million, up 0.5% year on year. Although the second quarter, from 21 May to 20 August, was affected by the prolonged rainy season, same-store sales were largely in line with the prior-year level, down 0.1% year on year, including a 0.1% decline for the cumulative second quarter, as the arrival of extremely hot weather supported sales and Home Center Musashi Ueda, which opened in June, contributed.」
In addition to existing openings and closures, the opening of Home Center Musashi Ueda in June is recorded as a new store opening. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Although the opening of Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi in March contributed, sales were ¥1,380 million, down 5.5% year on year, due to the closure of Arc Oasis Design Joetsu and Nagaoka stores in December of the previous fiscal year and Meat Pro Sanjo in January.」
The period included the opening of Arc Oasis Sakai Teppomachi, following the closure of several stores in December and January of the previous fiscal year.