Takashimaya Settlement for half a year until August 23.2 billion final deficit Due to store closure, etc. October 13, 20:21
Takashimaya, a major department store, posted a net loss of 23.2 billion yen for the six months to August.
In addition to store closures due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, sales of foreign tourists fell sharply.
The group-wide financial results announced by Takashimaya for the six months to August showed sales of 297.3 billion yen, down 34.4% from the same period last year, and a final loss of 23.2 billion yen.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, many stores were closed from April to May, and the number of customers who visited the store continued to decline even after the reopening, and the sales of foreign tourists almost disappeared. It was.
In addition, Takashimaya forecasts a deficit of 36.5 billion yen in the final profit and loss, as it expects that the number of customers will continue to decline for a while regarding the outlook for business results for the year ending February next year.
President Yoshio Murata said, "Sales are gradually returning. However, it is difficult to predict when it will return to the level before Corona, so we would like to reduce costs and strengthen the online shopping business."