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Expansion of Prepared Foods and Convenience Products and Improvement of Store Productivity

First written in FY2017-Q1. 39 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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  1. FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「With respect to store investments, we opened the new Kawasaki Shimosakano Store in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in April 2026 and the Ariake Store in Koto Ward, Tokyo, in May. We also renovated 3 existing stores, expanding our prepared-foods and convenience-product offerings and updating equipment to provide a more comfortable shopping environment.」

    We opened 2 new stores in April and May 2026 and renovated 3 existing stores. We are also expanding our prepared-foods and convenience-product offerings and proceeding with equipment upgrades.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened フォルテつくば店 in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, in April 2025; 龍ケ崎店 in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki, in May; ハーバーシティ店 in Chiba, Chiba, in June; 沼田店 in Numata, Gunma, in July; 厚木下川入店 in Atsugi, Kanagawa, in September; 我孫子新木店 in Abiko, Chiba, in October; and フォルテさくら氏家店 in Sakura, Tochigi, in January 2026. We also renovated 6 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment.」

    Opened 7 new stores and renovated 6 existing stores, while expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened フォルテつくば店 in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, in April 2025; 龍ケ崎店 in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki, in May; ハーバーシティ店 in Chiba, Chiba, in June; and 沼田店 in Numata, Gunma, in July. We also renovated 3 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment.」

    Opened 4 new stores from April through July 2025 and renovated 3 existing stores. We also continued to expand our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and update facilities.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened 3 new stores: 練馬高松店 in Nerima, Tokyo, in March 2024; 中之条店 in Nakanojo, Gunma, in April; and 葛飾高砂店 in Katsushika, Tokyo, in July. We also renovated 4 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment. As of the end of August 2024, the total was 141 stores, comprising 139 BELC stores and 2 Kurube stores.」

    Opened 3 new stores in March, April and July 2024 and renovated 4 existing stores. As of the end of August, the total was 141 stores, comprising 139 BELC stores and 2 Kurube stores.
  5. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened 2 new stores: 練馬高松店 in Nerima, Tokyo, in March 2024 and 中之条店 in Nakanojo, Gunma, in April. We also renovated 1 existing store, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 140 as of the end of May 2024.」

    Opened 2 new stores in March and April 2024 and renovated 1 existing store. We also continued to expand our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and update facilities, bringing the total number of stores to 140 at the end of May.
  6. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened 6 new stores: フォルテ八王子店 in Hachioji, Tokyo, in May 2023; 光が丘店 in Wako, Saitama, in June; フォルテ富里店 in Tomisato, Chiba, in September; 古河諸川店 in Koga, Ibaraki, in December; 船橋藤原店 in Funabashi, Chiba, in January 2024; and 野田山崎店 in Noda, Chiba, in February. We also renovated 6 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment. Two of these stores, 江木店 in Takasaki, Gunma, and 竜舞店 in Ota, Gunma, reopened under the new Kurube format in July 2023 and February 2024, respectively. In addition, we closed 上里SC店 in Kamisato, Saitama, in August, bringing the total number of stores to 138 as of the end of February 2024.」

    Opened 6 new stores, renovated 6 existing stores and converted 2 stores to the Kurube format, expanding the total number of stores to 138 even after 上里SC店 was closed.
  7. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened 3 new stores: フォルテ八王子店 in Hachioji, Tokyo, in May 2023, 光が丘店 in Wako, Saitama, in June, and フォルテ富里店 in Tomisato, Chiba, in September. We also renovated 5 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment. One of these stores, 江木店 in Takasaki, Gunma, reopened in July under the new Kurube format. In addition, we closed 上里SC店 in Kamisato, Saitama, in August, bringing the total number of stores to 135 as of the end of November 2023.」

    Increased new store openings from 2 to 3 and existing-store renovations from 3 to 5, including the opening of フォルテ富里店. The total number of stores stood at 135 at the end of November 2023, even after 上里SC店 was closed. Expansion of prepared-food and convenience-product offerings, facility upgrades and conversions to the Kurube format also continued.
  8. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our store investment program, we opened 2 new stores: フォルテ八王子店 in Hachioji, Tokyo, in May 2023, and 光が丘店 in Wako, Saitama, in June. We also renovated 3 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities to provide a more comfortable shopping environment. One of these stores, 江木店 in Takasaki, Gunma, reopened in July under the new Kurube format. In addition, we closed 上里SC店 in Kamisato, Saitama, in August, bringing the total number of stores to 134 as of the end of August 2023.」

    Opened 2 new stores and renovated 3 existing stores, expanding our prepared-food and convenience-product offerings and updating facilities. In addition, 江木店 reopened under the new Kurube format, and 上里SC店 was closed.
  9. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 1 new store, Forte Hachioji in Hachioji, Tokyo, in May 2023. In addition, we renovated 2 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 134 as of the end of May 2023.」

    The company opened 1 new store and renovated 2 existing stores in May 2023. It also advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades, bringing the total number of stores to 134.
  10. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 7 new stores: Forte Abiko in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, in April 2022; Forte Yokohama Kawawacho in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in August; Kasukabe Umeda in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, in October; Higashiyamato Tateno in Higashiyamato, Tokyo, and Maebashi Sōshachō in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, in November; Forte Shin-Urayasu in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, in January 2023; and Atsugi Funako in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, in February. In addition, we renovated 6 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment.」

    The company increased new store openings from 5 previously to 7 for the full fiscal year, renovated 6 existing stores, and expanded prepared foods and convenience products and upgraded equipment.
  11. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 5 new stores: Forte Abiko in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, in April 2022; Forte Yokohama Kawawacho in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in August; Kasukabe Umeda in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, in October; Higashiyamato Tateno in Higashiyamato, Tokyo, in November; and Maebashi Sōshachō in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, in November. In addition, we renovated 6 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 131 as of the end of November 2022.」

    The company opened 5 new stores from April through November 2022 and renovated 6 existing stores. The total number of stores was 131 at the end of November 2022.
  12. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 2 new stores, Forte Abiko in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, in April 2022 and Forte Yokohama Kawawacho in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in August. In addition, we renovated 4 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 128 as of the end of August 2022.」

    The company opened 2 new stores in April and August 2022 and renovated 4 existing stores. It advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades, bringing the total number of stores to 128 at the end of August.
  13. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 1 new store, Forte Abiko in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, in April 2022. In addition, we renovated 2 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 127 as of the end of May 2022.」

    The company opened 1 new store and renovated 2 existing stores in April 2022. The total number of stores was 127 at the end of May 2022.
  14. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, we renovated 7 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment.」

    The company renovated 7 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades.
  15. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened Toda Hikawacho in Toda, Saitama Prefecture, in July 2021, Forte Ota in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, in October, and Sagamihara Miyashita Honcho in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, in November. In addition, we renovated 5 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. We also closed Sattet Minami in Satte, Saitama Prefecture, in March 2021, bringing the total number of stores to 125 as of the end of November 2021.」

    The company opened 3 new stores in July, October and November 2021 and renovated 5 existing stores. Including the closure of Sattet Minami, the total number of stores was 125 at the end of November 2021.
  16. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened Toda Hikawacho in Toda, Saitama Prefecture, in July 2021. In addition, we renovated 4 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. We also closed Sattet Minami in Satte, Saitama Prefecture, in March 2021, bringing the total number of stores to 123 as of the end of August 2021.」

    The company opened 1 new store and renovated 4 existing stores, advancing the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades.
  17. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 7 new stores: Matsudo Kawarazuka and Wako Nishiyamato in Chiba and Saitama prefectures, respectively, in July 2020; Forte Hadano in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Forte Hanyu in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, in September; Forte Funabashi in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, in October; Sakura Shizu in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, in November; and Forte Chiba New Town in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, in January 2021, bringing the total number of stores to 123 as of the end of February 2021. In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 2 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment.」

    The company opened 7 new stores from July 2020 through January 2021 and renovated 2 existing stores. It is advancing the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades.
  18. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 1 existing store, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment.」

    During the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, the company renovated 1 existing store and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades.
  19. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 1 existing store, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment.」

    During the first 2 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, the company renovated 1 existing store and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products and equipment upgrades.
  20. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 1 existing store, expanding prepared foods and convenience products and updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment. The total number of stores was 116 as of the end of May 2020.」

    During the first quarter, the company renovated 1 existing store and expanded prepared foods and convenience products and upgraded equipment.
  21. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 6 existing stores and rebuilt 1 store, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The company renovated 6 existing stores and rebuilt 1 store, advancing the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  22. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened Isehara Shirane in Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture, in May 2019 and Maebashi Kitadaita in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, in July, and closed Isesaki Smark in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, in August, bringing the total number of stores to 112 as of the end of August 2019. In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 4 existing stores and rebuilt 1 store, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The company opened 2 new stores and closed 1 store, bringing the total number of stores to 112 at the end of August 2019. In addition, it renovated 4 existing stores and rebuilt 1 store, advancing the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  23. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 2 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The company renovated 2 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  24. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 11 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company renovated 11 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  25. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 9 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, the company renovated 9 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers. The number of stores renovated increased from 7 in the second quarter.
  26. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store investments, we opened 2 new stores, Forte Yorii in Yorii, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture, in May 2018 and Kamagaya Tomioka in Kamagaya, Chiba Prefecture, in June, bringing the total number of stores to 108 as of the end of August 2018. In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 7 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The company renovated 7 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  27. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 3 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the first quarter, the company renovated 3 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  28. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 9 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company renovated 9 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  29. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 6 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The number of existing stores renovated increased from 4 in the previous quarter to 6, while the company advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  30. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 4 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    The number of existing stores renovated increased from 3 in the previous quarter to 4, while the company advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  31. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 3 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the first quarter, the company renovated 3 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  32. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 16 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity. With these registers, checkout staff scan the products and customers complete payment themselves.」

    The number of existing stores renovated increased from 13 in the third quarter to 16 for the full fiscal year, while the company advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
  33. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to strengthen competitiveness and promote standardization, we renovated 13 existing stores, expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and promoting the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity. With these registers, checkout staff scan the products and customers complete payment themselves.」

    The company renovated 13 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers. The number of stores renovated increased from 11 in the previous quarter.
  34. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「With a focus on renovating existing stores, we renovated 11 stores by expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and introducing self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity. With these registers, checkout staff scan the products and customers complete payment themselves.」

    The company renovated 11 existing stores and advanced the expansion of prepared foods and convenience products, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers. The number of stores renovated increased from 6 in the previous quarter.
  35. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of store renovations, we renovated 6 stores by expanding prepared foods and convenience products, updating equipment to provide a comfortable shopping environment, and introducing self-checkout-assisted registers to improve productivity.」

    During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, the company renovated 6 stores and advanced product expansion, equipment upgrades and the introduction of self-checkout-assisted registers.
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  2. 1New Store Opening Plan under the Medium-Term Management Plan35×
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  4. 3Strengthening Product Manufacturing, Store Support and Service Operations through Consolidated Subsidiaries7×
  5. 4Risk of failing to recover deposits paid6×
  6. 5Impact of Interest-Bearing Debt and Interest Rate Fluctuations on Operating Performance5×
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