Transition to Point Cards with E-Money Functionality
First written in FY2017-Q1. 18 of 33 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-14.
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- 2026-10-14AdvancedEarnings
「For the “Yamazawa Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” we have sought to win support among young families by leveraging the nationwide recognition and convenience of the Rakuten Point Card. As of August 2026, membership exceeded 390,000.」
Membership increased from the previously disclosed level of more than 380,000 to more than 390,000. - FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the Yamazawa Edy-Rakuten Point Card, we have sought to attract support from young families by leveraging the Rakuten Point Card's nationwide name recognition and convenience. As of August 2026, membership had exceeded 390,000. We will continue working to increase registrations for both the app and the point card.」
Membership in the Yamazawa Edy-Rakuten Point Card increased from more than 380,000 at the previous disclosure to more than 390,000 as of August 2026. - 2026-07-14AdvancedEarnings
「For the “Yamazawa Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” we have sought to win support among young families by leveraging the nationwide recognition and convenience of the Rakuten Point Card. As of May 2026, membership exceeded 390,000.」
Membership increased from more than 380,000 to more than 390,000, while the policy of increasing registrations continues. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card” introduced last fiscal year, we sought to attract support from young families by leveraging the nationwide recognition and convenience of the Rakuten Point Card. As of February 2026, membership had exceeded 380,000. We will continue aiming to increase registrations.」
Membership of the YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card increased from more than 370,000 in the previous disclosure to more than 380,000 as of February 2026. - 2026-04-20AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「For the “Yamazawa Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” our efforts to win support among young families by leveraging the nationwide recognition and convenience of the Rakuten Point Card resulted in membership exceeding 380,000 as of February 2026. We will continue working to increase registrations.」
Membership increased from the previously reported level of more than 370,000 to more than 380,000, and the Company continues to target further growth in registrations. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card” introduced last fiscal year, we have sought to attract support from young families by leveraging the nationwide recognition and convenience of the Rakuten Point Card, and as of March 2025, membership had exceeded 370,000. We will continue aiming to increase registrations.」
Membership of the new card incorporating Rakuten Point Card and Rakuten Edy exceeded 370,000 as of March 2025, and further growth in registrations remains a target. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, from March 2024, in the “Drug Yamazawa” drugstores operated by YAMAZAWA CO.,LTD. and 株式会社ヤマザワ薬品, we have ended the service provided by the proprietary “Nikoka Card,” previously in use, and are switching to the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” which incorporates “Rakuten Point Card” and “Rakuten Edy” functionality. Through the introduction of “Rakuten Point Card” and “Rakuten Edy,” we aim to leverage data marketing and further strengthen our promotional initiatives. We also aim to deepen our cooperation with the Rakuten Group, which has a strong customer base of more than 100 million members, thereby expanding usage, particularly among new customers, increasing sales and improving services for all customers.」
The switch to the new card from March 2024, data marketing, stronger promotional activities and user growth through cooperation with the Rakuten Group continue to be reported. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from March 2024, in the “Drug Yamazawa” drugstores operated by YAMAZAWA CO.,LTD. and 株式会社ヤマザワ薬品, we have ended the service provided by the proprietary “Nikoka Card,” previously in use, and are switching to the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” which incorporates “Rakuten Point Card” and “Rakuten Edy” functionality. Through the introduction of “Rakuten Point Card” and “Rakuten Edy,” we aim to leverage data marketing and further strengthen our promotional initiatives. We also aim to deepen our cooperation with the Rakuten Group, which has a strong customer base of more than 100 million members, thereby expanding usage, particularly among new customers, increasing sales and improving services for all customers.」
The switch to the new card began in March 2024, with data marketing, stronger promotional activities and user growth through cooperation with the Rakuten Group described as new benefits. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「March 2024: Introduced the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card.” Discontinued use of the “Nikoka Card” and “Himawari Card.”」
Card and payment services were switched from the former “Nikoka Card” and other cards to the “YAMAZAWA Edy-Rakuten Point Card,” and use of the old cards was discontinued. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「To expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities involving benefits are continuing. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities involving benefits are continuing. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the Nikoka Card and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the “Nikoka Card” and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the “Nikoka Card” and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the “Nikoka Card” and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the “Nikoka Card” and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to expand use of the Group’s proprietary “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, we continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines.」
Efforts to expand use of the “Nikoka Card” and promotional activities, including offering benefits for using the card recharge machines, are continuing. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand use of the “Nikoka Card,” we have continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for e-money payments. The number of “Nikoka Card” members stood at approximately 670,000 as of the end of the fiscal period.」
The number of members increased from approximately 600,000 previously to approximately 670,000, and promotional activities involving benefits for e-money payments are continuing. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our card strategy, we have continued conducting promotional activities, including offering benefits for e-money payments, to expand the use of the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality that can be used across the Group. The number of “Nikoka Card” members stood at approximately 600,000 as of the end of the quarter (30 November 2017). Use of the old points cards ended on 30 November 2016.」
The number of Nikoka Card members increased from approximately 590,000 at the end of the previous quarter to approximately 600,000, and promotional activities involving benefits for e-money payments are continuing. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We have introduced the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, and have conducted promotional activities, including offering benefits for e-money payments, to further expand its use across the Group. Use of the old points cards ended on 30 November 2016, and the number of members using the Nikoka Card stood at approximately 590,000 as of the end of the quarter.」
The number of Nikoka Card members increased from approximately 580,000 at the end of the previous quarter to approximately 590,000, and promotional activities using e-money payments and initiatives to expand usage are continuing. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We have introduced the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality, and have conducted promotional activities, including offering benefits for e-money payments, to further expand its use across the Group. Use of the old cards ended on 30 November 2016, and the number of members using the Nikoka Card stood at approximately 580,000 as of the end of the quarter.」
The number of Nikoka Card members increased from approximately 560,000, as previously reported, to approximately 580,000; promotional activities, including offering benefits for e-money payments, are also described. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We have continued switching to the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality introduced in October 2015, while also conducting promotional activities using the card’s e-money functionality. Use of the old cards ended on 30 November 2016, and the number of members using the Nikoka Card stood at approximately 560,000 as of the end of the fiscal period.」
Reports the discontinuation of the old cards and the new milestone of approximately 560,000 Nikoka Card members. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our card strategy, we have continued switching to the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality introduced in October 2015, and as of the end of August 2016, the switch had been completed for approximately 400,000 cards.」
The number of “Nikoka Cards” converted progressed from approximately 340,000, as previously reported, to approximately 400,000. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We have continued switching to the “Nikoka Card,” a points card with e-money functionality introduced in October 2015, and as of the end of May 2016, the switch had been completed for approximately 340,000 cards.」
Specifies the start of the card conversion, the ongoing initiatives and the approximately 340,000 cards converted as of the end of May 2016.