For years, the conventional wisdom was to put 100% of your energy into building, and to ignore politics.The problem was that those who put 100% of their energy into fighting, particularly politicians, would then take everything you’d built.Like the video game Civilization. If you put everything into science and commerce, while the next door tribe puts it all into swordsmen and slogans, they’ll waltz over and walk over you.The temptation is then to respond in kind, by putting 100% of your resources into figh ...

Economic Modeling - Economists are increasingly modeling attention as a resource, similar to land, labor, and capital [1] - There are concerns regarding the treatment of attention as a resource [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 7.4% from $195.7 million to $210.1 million for fiscal year 2025 [10] - Net income decreased to $6.6 million from $7.5 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to foreign currency exchange losses [12] - Basic earnings per share were $0.16 for fiscal year 2025 compared to $0.20 for fiscal year 2024 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from directly operated stores grew by 14.4%, contributing $17.1 million [10] - Revenue from franchise stores and wholesale customers increased by 9.1% to $185.5 million, accounting for 88.3% of total revenue [6][10] - The total stock keeping unit (SKU) increased to 201,300 from approximately 151,700, indicating significant growth in product offerings [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opened five new directly operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong, enhancing brand recognition [6] - Revenue from collectible cards and training toys totaled $11.4 million, representing 5.4% of total revenue [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing local operations by converting some directly operated stores into franchise stores to enhance cash flow [5] - Plans to enter new markets include opening stores in Vietnam and Australia, and establishing a presence in the Middle East [9] - The company aims to strengthen its market footprint while exploring new partnership opportunities and improving operational efficiency [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in driving sustainable growth and exploring new opportunities while enhancing customer loyalty [8] - The company remains committed to enhancing financial performance through robust business strategies and disciplined cost management [13] Other Important Information - The company received a Goldsmith Award in the retail medium-sized category at the 21st Annual International Business Awards, highlighting market recognition [7] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions and answers were provided in the content, thus this section is not applicable.