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From an ESG perspective, the MSCI rating was upgraded to AA, and app membership surpassed 16.6 million people.\n\n### ESG, Growth Strategy and Future Initiatives\nThe ESG upgrade suggests improved long-term market perception from capital markets. Promotional initiatives such as the autumn fair, coupon programs, and autumn menu offerings supported customer attraction, while the expansion of app membership continues to drive digitalization. Although details on international expansion are unclear, the company is expected to continue strengthening its primarily domestic store network through new openings and conversions.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total-store sales YoY: 112.0%\u301c108.1% (YoY range reported)\nSame-store sales YoY: 110.3%\u301c105.8% (YoY range reported)\nCustomer traffic YoY: 105.6%\u301c101.1% (YoY range reported)\nAverage spend per customer YoY: 104.4%\u301c104.6% (YoY range reported)\nNumber of stores: Total 3,219 (all stores) (Monthly \/ cumulative reported)\nNumber of new stores: 41 (Monthly total)\nNumber of conversions: 7 (Monthly total)\nMSCI ESG Rating: AA (Upgraded)\nApp membership: 16,600,000 people (Exceeded)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SkylarkIR, #ESGUpgradeAA, #StoreDevelopment, #AppMembership","jir_key_figures":"Total-store sales YoY: 112.0%\u301c108.1%\nSame-store sales YoY: 110.3%\u301c105.8%\nApp membership: 16,600,000 people","jir_meta_title":"Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. \u2014 Emphasis on ESG Upgrade and Store Strategy | September 2026 IR Report","jir_meta_description":"Key points from Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd.'s September 2026 IR Report final figures: trends in total and same-store sales, customer traffic and average spend, number of new and converted stores, MSCI ESG Rating upgrade, and growth in app membership \u2014 summarized for investors.","jir_og_title":"Skylark ESG Upgrade and Store Strategy | September 2026 IR","jir_og_description":"Summary of stable total-store sales, ESG rating upgrade, and expansion of app membership \u2014 key points affecting investment decisions.","jir_og_image_url":"\/assets\/og\/company-general_ir.jpg","jir_chart_data_collection":"[]","ir_related_company":7664,"ir_release_date":"","ir_type":"","ir_is_new":false,"ir_document_url":"","jir_ir_type":"esg_sustainability","footnotes":""},"sector":[],"importance":[],"class_list":["post-127801","ir_release","type-ir_release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n