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Planned Scrap-and-Build and a Focus on Profitability

First written in FY2017-Q1. 35 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-10.

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Location- and profitability-focused store openings and the streamlining of unprofitable storesA theme 72 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 78 as a tailwind

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  1. 2026-10-10Advancedfinance.biggo.jp

    「構造改革では直営店削減と本部コストの抜本的見直しを進め、販管費を既存計画から5億円削減する計画だ。」

    採算性重視の構造改革が、直営店削減と本部コスト削減の具体的な下半期計画として示された。
  2. FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against an annual plan to close 80 unprofitable stores, 75 stores were closed as planned by the end of the interim consolidated accounting period.」

    Against the annual plan to close 80 unprofitable stores, 75 stores had been closed by the end of the interim period, representing substantial progress against the plan.
  3. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 9 stores and closed 64, bringing the number of stores at the end of February 2026 to 1,793.」

    We continued store development with an emphasis on our area strategy and profitability, opening 9 stores while closing 64.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 7 stores and closed 38, bringing the number of stores at the end of August 2025 to 1,817.」

    Based on establishing the area strategy and the New Combo Store model, we opened 7 stores during the first half while closing 38. The number of stores in Japan was 1,817.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 10 stores and closed 18, bringing the number of stores at the end of the fiscal year to 1,848. As we concentrated management resources on structural reforms, we continued selectively opening stores based on our area strategy, with an emphasis on profitability.」

    We prioritized structural reforms, selectively opening stores based on our area strategy and profitability, while opening 10 stores and closing 18.
  6. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 3 stores and closed 4, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first quarter to 1,855. We will continue to advance store development based on our area strategy.」

    We continued store development with an emphasis on profitability and our area strategy, opening 3 stores and closing 4 during the quarter.
  7. FY2024-Q3AchievedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 7 stores and systematically closed 59 stores at the beginning of the fiscal year as planned, bringing the number of stores at the end of the third quarter to 1,855.」

    We closed the 59 unprofitable stores planned for closure at the beginning of the fiscal year, continuing our profitability-focused store restructuring.
  8. FY2024-Q2AchievedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 6 stores and systematically closed 58 stores as planned at the beginning of the fiscal year. The number of stores at the end of the second quarter was 1,855.」

    We closed the 58 unprofitable stores planned for closure at the beginning of the fiscal year, completing the plan as scheduled. This marked a milestone in the new year's plan for profitability-focused store restructuring.
  9. FY2024-Q1AchievedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 1 store and systematically closed 55 stores as planned in March, at the beginning of the fiscal year. The number of stores at the end of the first quarter was 1,853.」

    We completed the planned consolidation of unprofitable stores for the year in March, closing 55 stores at the beginning of the fiscal year. This marked a milestone in the year's profitability-focused store restructuring plan.
  10. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 6 stores and closed 55. The number of stores at the end of the third quarter was 1,910.」

    We continued opening and closing stores with an emphasis on profitability, opening 6 stores and closing 55 in Japan. The number of stores was 1,910.
  11. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 5 stores and closed 34. The number of stores at the end of the second quarter was 1,930.」

    We continued our profitability-focused store restructuring, opening 5 stores and closing 34 during the first half. The number of stores in Japan was 1,930.
  12. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 2 stores and closed 30. The number of stores at the end of the first quarter was 1,931.」

    We continued opening and closing stores with an emphasis on profitability, opening 2 stores and closing 30 during the first quarter. The number of stores in Japan was 1,931.
  13. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 8 stores and closed 48. The number of stores at the end of the fiscal year was 1,959.」

    We continued opening and closing stores with an emphasis on profitability, opening 8 stores and closing 48 during the year. The number of stores in Japan was 1,959.
  14. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 7 stores and closed 36. The number of stores at the end of the third quarter was 1,970.」

    We continued our profitability-focused store restructuring, opening 7 stores while closing 36.
  15. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 5 stores and closed 31. The number of stores at the end of the second quarter was 1,973.」

    We opened 5 stores in Japan while closing 31, continuing our profitability-focused store restructuring.
  16. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 3 stores and closed 19. The number of stores at the end of the first quarter was 1,983.」

    We continued our profitability-focused store restructuring, opening 3 stores while closing 19.
  17. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened stores with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores. We opened 28 stores, including 11 MINI SOF (ミニソフ) stores, and closed 25. The number of stores at the end of the third quarter was 2,000.」

    We continued opening and closing stores with an emphasis on profitability, opening 28 stores and closing 25. The number of stores in Japan was 2,000.
  18. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened stores with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores. We opened 10 stores, including 4 MINISOF (ミニソフ) stores, and closed 17. The number of stores at the end of the first quarter was 1,990.」

    We opened 10 stores in Japan while closing 17, continuing our profitability-focused store restructuring.
  19. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened stores with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores, opening 37 stores and closing 237.」

    We continued opening stores with an emphasis on profitability and consolidating unprofitable stores, opening 37 stores while closing 237 during the year.
  20. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened stores with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores. During the third quarter, we opened 11 stores and closed 6, bringing the number of stores at the end of the third quarter to 2,003.」

    We continued opening profitable stores and closing unprofitable ones, opening 11 stores and closing 6 during the third quarter. The number of stores in Japan was 2,003.
  21. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened stores with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores. During the first half, we opened 21 stores and closed 220, bringing the number of stores at the end of the second quarter to 1,998.」

    We continued opening stores with an emphasis on profitability and consolidating unprofitable stores, opening 21 stores while closing 220 during the first half.
  22. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, we closed 193 stores, primarily company-operated stores, during the first quarter as part of our structural reforms.」

    As part of our structural reforms, we closed 193 stores, primarily company-operated stores, reducing fixed costs and reallocating funds to franchisee investments.
  23. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we promoted relocation and replacement openings and, for closures, reviewed unprofitable stores as planned. This resulted in 53 openings, including cisca and Recos, and 120 closures.」

    We continued relocation and replacement openings and the review of unprofitable stores, opening 53 stores while closing 120. The number of stores in Japan at year-end was 2,197.
  24. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we pursued openings with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores, resulting in 50 store openings, including cisca stores, and 83 closures. The number of stores in the domestic business at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal period was 2,231.」

    We continued store openings with an emphasis on profitability and the planned closure of unprofitable stores, opening 50 stores and closing 83 stores.
  25. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we pursued openings with an emphasis on profitability and systematically closed unprofitable stores, resulting in 39 store openings, including cisca and recoz stores, and 64 closures. The number of stores in the domestic business at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal period was 2,239.」

    We continued profitable store openings and the planned closure of unprofitable stores, opening 39 stores and closing 64 stores.
  26. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We systematically closed unprofitable stores as part of store development, opening 24 stores and closing 44 stores, bringing the number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal period to 2,244.」

    We continued scrap-and-build involving the planned closure of unprofitable stores, opening 24 stores and closing 44 stores.
  27. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「We carried out planned scrap-and-build, opening 100 stores, including cisca and recoz stores. We also carried out the planned closure of 99 unprofitable stores. The number of stores at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 2,264.」

    We continued planned scrap-and-build, opening 100 stores and closing 99 stores. The closure of unprofitable stores was explicitly stated.
  28. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「We continued to pursue store openings with an emphasis on profitability. As a result, there were 60 store openings, including 1 recoz store, and 67 closures, including 3 cisca stores,」

    We continued store development with an emphasis on profitability, opening 60 stores and closing 67 stores.
  29. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result of store development with an emphasis on profitability, there were 19 store openings, including 1 recoz store, and 38 closures, including 2 cisca stores,」

    We continued store development with an emphasis on profitability, opening 19 stores and closing 38 stores during the quarter. The closure of unprofitable stores was also cited as a factor behind the lower SG&A ratio.
  30. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result of increasing the proportion of planned scrap-and-build, there were 118 store openings, including cisca stores. The number of closures was 76,」

    We increased the proportion of scrap-and-build, opening 118 stores and closing 76 stores during the year.
  31. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result of carrying out planned scrap-and-build, there were 83 store openings and 63 closures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal period to 2,241, an increase of 20 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year.」

    We continued planned store openings and closures, opening 83 stores and closing 63 stores on a cumulative basis for the third quarter.
  32. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result of carrying out planned scrap-and-build and advancing store development with an emphasis on profitability, there were 65 store openings and 44 closures, bringing the number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal period to 2,242.」

    We continued scrap-and-build, opening 65 stores and closing 44 stores on a cumulative basis for the quarter.
  33. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「As a result of carrying out planned scrap-and-build and advancing store development with an emphasis on profitability, there were 26 store openings and 20 closures,」

    The store development policy emphasizes not only net additions but also replacing stores, including closures, and profitability.
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