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Online sales remained strong, at 98% year-over-year.","jir_summary":"### Business Trends\nThis report is a standalone monthly overview (flash report) for September of the fiscal year ending January 2027, presenting preliminary monthly sales figures. In September, adverse weather reduced customer visits, while boots and rain items continued to perform well. Online sales remained consistently strong. Total sales across store sales, online sales, and other channels are shown with month-on-month and year-on-year movements.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Outlook\nA disclaimer notes that the flash figures may differ from finalized financial results; please note that standalone sales exclude consolidated subsidiaries. Improvement in weather conditions and continued strengthening of online channels are expected to be key to future sales recovery.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total: 10,841 (Year-over-Year: Unknown)\nTotal: 17,871 (Change from previous year)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WA_Inc_IR_topic_specific_themes_excluded","jir_key_figures":"Total sales (store + online + other): 10,841 million yen (September)\nApparel sales: 1,578 million yen (September; breakdown notes included)\nSeptember online sales: Unknown (the monthly data in the materials include breakdowns across multiple months)","jir_meta_title":"WA, Inc. September Monthly Overview (Flash Report) | September 2026","jir_meta_description":"Summary of WA, Inc.'s standalone monthly overview (flash report) for September of the fiscal year ending January 2027. Customer visits declined due to weather, but online sales remained solid. Year-over-year at 98%.","jir_og_title":"WA, Inc. 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