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The number of stores increased vs. the previous period, and one store is scheduled for renovation in September. There are mid-year changes in the number of stores due to new openings and group-in through M&A.","jir_summary":"### Section Heading\nThis report represents the August 2026 direct-operated store sales flash, showing that total sales YoY were 126.2%, existing-store sales (all business days) were 102.4% and 102.5% (excluding renovated stores), indicating a solid trend. It describes monthly trends considering temperature differences in summer, customer footfall, and the impact of new store openings and group-ins through M&A. Note that there were no renovations in August, and one store is scheduled for renovation in September.\n\n### Second Section Heading\nMonthly sales composition presents different indicators for all stores and existing stores, so changes in store count can affect monthly data. By comparing with past data (YoY), this provides a basis to evaluate growth in directly managed stores and the impact of new openings and renovations.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total sales for all stores (August): 126.2% (YoY)\nExisting-store sales (all business days): 102.4% (YoY)\nExisting-store sales (ex Renovated stores): 102.5% (YoY)\nStore count (current term): 275 stores \u2192 276 stores \u2192 277 stores \u2192 279 stores \u2192 282 stores \u2192 285 stores \u2192 285 stores (trend)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#GiftHoldings, #MonthlyTrendAnalysis","jir_key_figures":"Total sales (August): 126.2% (YoY)\nExisting-store sales (all business days): 102.4% (YoY)\nExisting-store sales (ex Renovated stores): 102.5% (YoY)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Gift Holdings Co., Ltd.\u3011Key Points of August Direct-operated Store Sales Flash | fiscal year ending October 2026","jir_meta_description":"Summary of Gift Holdings' August direct-operated store sales flash. 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