Contraction in the Small-Lot Demand Segment
First written in FY2016. 6 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018-Q3.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 7 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid the extremely challenging environment of softening market conditions caused by structurally sluggish domestic paper demand, our group continued to focus on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector and conduct proactive sales activities centered on selling at appropriate prices.」
The group continues to focus on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector amid sluggish domestic paper demand. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Amid the extremely challenging environment of softening market conditions caused by structurally sluggish domestic paper demand, our group continued to focus on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector and conduct proactive sales activities centered on selling at appropriate prices.」
The group continues to focus on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector despite sluggish domestic paper demand. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We continued to conduct proactive sales activities, placing importance on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector.」
The policy of placing importance on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector despite sluggish domestic paper demand is reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our group will seek to secure sales volume through sales activities tailored closely to customer needs, maintain its commitment to selling at appropriate prices, and work to further improve performance.」
Continued importance is being placed on responding closely to customer needs, including small-lot demand, and securing sales volume. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid the challenging environment of softening market conditions caused by structurally sluggish domestic paper demand, our group continued to conduct proactive sales activities, placing importance on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector.」
It is stated that continued importance is being placed on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Amid the challenging environment of softening market conditions caused by structurally sluggish domestic paper demand, our group continued to conduct proactive sales activities, placing importance on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector.」
It is stated that continued importance is being placed on small-lot demand in the wholesaling sector. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The detailed sales market for small-lot demand, an area in which wholesalers specialize, has also been on a persistent downward trend in recent years.」
This indicates that the market for serving small-lot demand itself, traditionally considered a strength of wholesalers, is shrinking.