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The group opened 12 new stores and closed 3 stores, and added 248 stores through M&A, bringing the total number of locations to 2,617. Store count trends by store type and region were also disclosed.","jir_summary":"### Business Environment and Performance Trends\nIn the September 2026 monthly flash report, Sugi Pharmacy Group recorded a 3.4% increase in same-store sales, driven by a 1.6% increase in the drugstore segment and a 7.6% increase in the pharmacy dispensing segment. On a total-store basis, the drugstore segment rose 4.4% and the dispensing segment rose 8.3%, resulting in an overall 5.5% increase in total-store sales. The group opened 12 stores and closed 3 stores during the month. Through M&A, 248 stores were acquired, bringing the total number of locations to 2,617 as of the end of September. Trends in store counts by region were also disclosed, outlining the group's future expansion strategy.\n\n### Shareholder Value and Outlook\nSeptember's monthly results were supported by same-store growth, with particularly strong performance in the dispensing business. Store expansion through new openings and M&A is expected to continue, and the increase in total locations could contribute to sales growth and market share gains. Ongoing investments in facilities and strengthened staff allocation accompanying store growth are expected to contribute to future profitability improvements.","jir_financial_highlights":"September Same-store Sales Change: 3.4% (Year-over-Year)\nSeptember Total-store Sales Change: 5.5%\nTotal Number of Locations: 2,617 (Month-over-Month\/End of Fiscal Year)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SugiHoldings, #SugiHoldings, #MonthlyFlashReport, #StoreExpansion","jir_key_figures":"September Same-store Sales: 3.4% increase\nSeptember Total-store Sales: 5.5% increase\nTotal Number of Locations: 2,617 stores (end of September)","jir_meta_title":"Sugi Holdings Co.,Ltd. Monthly Flash Report\uff5cSeptember Same-store Sales +3.4%, Total-store +5.5%, Locations Expand to 2,617","jir_meta_description":"Analysis of Sugi Pharmacy Group's September monthly flash report. Same-store sales rose 3.4% and total-store sales rose 5.5%. 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