Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

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<li>Onward has quietly but radically transformed its business from wholesale to omnichannel retail.</li>
<li>Even more remarkably for a company whose average customer age was until very recently over 50, its latest brands now appeal to teens and 20s.</li>
<li>The new brands exemplify how much this previously staid wholesaler has changed.</li>
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Onward has quietly but radically transformed its business from wholesale to omnichannel retail.
Even more remarkably for a company whose average customer age was until very recently over 50, its latest brands now appeal to teens and 20s.
The new brands exemplify how much this previously staid wholesaler has changed.


Onward’s Radical Transformation from Stolid to Trend Leader

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<ul><li>Sales increased 18.4% YoY to JPY112.6bn, driven by Domestic Business growth, strategic brands, and expanded product lineup.</li><li>Operating profit rose 9.2% YoY to JPY5.7bn, with improved gross profit margin and increased SG&A ratio due to investments.</li><li>Overseas Business sales declined 11.8% YoY, with operating loss stable; growth strategy targets JPY15.0bn sales in US by FY2030.</li></ul>

Sales increased 18.4% YoY to JPY112.6bn, driven by Domestic Business growth, strategic brands, and expanded product lineup.Operating profit rose 9.2% YoY to JPY5.7bn, with improved gross profit margin and increased SG&A ratio due to investments.Overseas Business sales declined 11.8% YoY, with operating loss stable; growth strategy targets JPY15.0bn sales in US by FY2030.

Onward Holdings (8016 JP): 1H FY02/26 flash update

<ul><li>Sales increased 17.1% YoY to JPY60.2bn, driven by Domestic Business growth and strategic brand strengthening.</li><li>Operating profit rose 5.5% YoY to JPY5.4bn, with improved profitability and higher gross profit margin despite increased SG&A expenses.</li><li>Overseas Business sales fell 14.0% YoY to JPY3.5bn, but operating loss narrowed due to improved profitability in Asia and the US.</li></ul>

Sales increased 17.1% YoY to JPY60.2bn, driven by Domestic Business growth and strategic brand strengthening.Operating profit rose 5.5% YoY to JPY5.4bn, with improved profitability and higher gross profit margin despite increased SG&A expenses.Overseas Business sales fell 14.0% YoY to JPY3.5bn, but operating loss narrowed due to improved profitability in Asia and the US.

Onward Holdings (8016 JP): Q1 FY02/26 flash update

<ul><li>Onward's FY02/25 sales reached JPY208.4bn (+9.9% YoY), with a net income of JPY8.5bn (+28.8% YoY).</li><li>FY02/26 projections include sales of JPY230bn (+10.4% YoY) and operating profit growth of 13.3% YoY to JPY11.5bn.</li><li>The company plans to introduce an interim dividend system, targeting a total annual dividend of JPY30 per share.</li></ul>

Onward's FY02/25 sales reached JPY208.4bn (+9.9% YoY), with a net income of JPY8.5bn (+28.8% YoY).FY02/26 projections include sales of JPY230bn (+10.4% YoY) and operating profit growth of 13.3% YoY to JPY11.5bn.The company plans to introduce an interim dividend system, targeting a total annual dividend of JPY30 per share.

Onward Holdings (8016 JP): Full-year FY02/25 flash update

<ul><li>Onward Holdings' sales increased by 6.1% YoY to JPY149.9bn, while operating profit decreased by 11.8% YoY to JPY8.6bn. </li><li>Domestic Business sales rose by 6.5% YoY to JPY136.8bn, but operating profit fell by 14.9% YoY. </li><li>Overseas Business sales increased by 1.3% YoY to JPY13.1bn, with a significant narrowing of operating loss.</li></ul>

Onward Holdings' sales increased by 6.1% YoY to JPY149.9bn, while operating profit decreased by 11.8% YoY to JPY8.6bn. Domestic Business sales rose by 6.5% YoY to JPY136.8bn, but operating profit fell by 14.9% YoY. Overseas Business sales increased by 1.3% YoY to JPY13.1bn, with a significant narrowing of operating loss.

Onward Holdings (8016 JP): Q3 FY02/24 flash update

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ONWARD HOLDINGS CO., LTD. manufactures men's ready-made suits, women's, and children's wear.  The Company has its own brands, Onward and KUMIKYOKU. Onward also manufactures sports goods, books, stationery, cosmetics, art decoration.

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Onward Holdings (8016 JP)

Onward’s Radical Transformation from Stolid to Trend Leader

Onward shifts from wholesale to omnichannel retail, successfully appealing to younger demographics with new brands, spurring growth in sales and...

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