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Ongoing monthly\u901f\u5831 and quarterly reports will provide continued visibility for investment decisions.","jir_financial_highlights":"August period: Existing store sales: Unknown (Drugs +2.3%, dispensing +9.7%)\nAugust period: All-store sales: Unknown (Drugs +5.3%, dispensing +10.5%)\nTotal number of locations: 2,360 (+52 locations (as of end-August))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SugiHoldings, #MonthlyFlashReport, #StoreTrends","jir_key_figures":"August period: Existing store sales: Unknown (YoY value not disclosed)\nAugust period: All-store sales: Unknown (YoY value not disclosed)\nTotal locations: 2,360 locations (as of end-August)","jir_meta_title":"Sugi Holdings: Monthly Update and Store Trends | August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Summary of Sugi Pharmacy Group's August 2026 monthly update. 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