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July sales were impacted by earthquakes and weather, with clearance sales weak, but propriety sales exceeded prior year. Number of stores grew due to new openings and consolidated stores expanded through M&A.","jir_summary":"### Section Heading\nThis document focuses on World Co., Ltd.'s domestic retail monthly sales overview, summarizing first-half results and outlook. July domestic retail sales show a recovery trend with YoY 108.9%, but sales were significantly affected by weather and earthquakes, leading to tight clearance stock in stores. Propriety (core) sales surpassed the previous year, while existing store sales lagged. Nationwide store expansion and M&A effects contributed to an active store-opening pace and are expected to support future earnings.\n\n### Section 2 Heading\nLooking ahead, continued strength in propriety sales and effective seasonal product strategies will be key. Impacts from earthquakes and other natural disasters are expected to be limited, and if clearance stock adjustments and weather effects subside, both store and EC sales may return to prior-year levels. Expansion into new areas via M&A and the resulting store base growth are anticipated to contribute to sales, with the pace of openings and higher store counts supporting full-year performance.","jir_financial_highlights":"Domestic retail sales: Unknown (YoY 108.9%)\nStore sales: Unknown (YoY 111.9%)\nExisting store sales: Unknown (YoY 96.3%)\nE-commerce sales: Unknown (YoY 97.8%)\nNumber of stores (end of month): Unknown (Flat vs. previous month, +1 YoY)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#World, #DomesticRetail, #MonthlySalesOverview","jir_key_figures":"Domestic retail sales: Unknown\nStore sales: Unknown\nExisting store sales: Unknown","jir_meta_title":"\u3010World Co., Ltd.\u3011Domestic Retail Monthly Sales Overview | July Trends and Outlook","jir_meta_description":"Summary of World Co., Ltd.'s domestic retail sales monthly trends. 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