Year-over-Year Monthly Sales and Store Count for March 2026

Trends in Monthly Sales and Store Count

In March 2026, consolidated sales rose strongly to 112.2% year-over-year, and existing store sales increased by 109.4%. Both customer traffic and average spending per customer exceeded the previous year, with customer traffic at 100.1% and average spending at 107.3%. The number of directly managed stores rose to 2,101 compared to the same month the prior year, while the number of franchise stores declined to 33. Cumulatively, consolidated sales are up 108.2% and existing stores sales increased by 105.9%.

Store Openings and Closures and Future Outlook

From the first half to the second half of fiscal 2026, there were 117 store openings (all directly managed) and 53 closures (including 2 franchise stores). The net increase in directly managed stores is expanding the store base. Going forward, the company plans to continue increasing sales at existing stores and growing the store count through new openings, aiming for further sales growth.