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The drugstore segment\u2019s existing store sales declined 2.5%, while the dispensing pharmacy segment grew 9.7%. In December, 9 new stores opened, 3 stores closed, bringing the total store count to 2,309.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Monthly Report\nIn December 2025, Sugi Pharmacy Group\u2019s existing store sales increased by 0.7% YoY. Breaking it down, the drugstore segment saw a 2.5% decline, while the dispensing pharmacy segment grew 9.7%, sustaining overall positive growth. On a total store basis, sales rose 2.3%, boosted by strong performance in the dispensing pharmacy segment. Trends in average spend per customer and foot traffic are detailed, showing that existing stores generally exceeded previous year\u2019s average spend.\n\n### Store Development Status and Number of Locations by Region\nIn December, 9 new stores were opened and 3 stores were closed. Consequently, the total number of stores in the Sugi Pharmacy Group reached 2,309. Regionally, store counts increased primarily in Kansai, Chubu, and Kanto areas, with fluctuations in Hokkaido & Tohoku and Kyushu areas, but overall showing an expanding trend. Store development is progressing with a balanced approach between drugstore and dispensing pharmacy businesses.","jir_financial_highlights":"Existing Store Sales: 0.7% increase (0.7% increase YoY)\nTotal Store Sales: 2.3% increase (2.3% increase YoY)\nDrugstore Segment Existing Store Sales: 2.5% decrease (2.5% decrease YoY)\nDispensing Pharmacy Segment Existing Store Sales: 9.7% increase (9.7% increase YoY)\nNew Store Openings: 9 stores (Unknown)\nStore Closures: 3 stores (Unknown)\nTotal Number of Stores: 2,309 stores (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SugiHoldingsCoLtd, #MonthlySalesReport, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Existing Store Sales: 0.7% increase (December 2025)\nTotal Store Sales: 2.3% increase (December 2025)\nTotal Number of Stores: 2,309 stores (end of December 2025)","jir_meta_title":"Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. December 2025 Monthly Report - Existing Store Sales Up 0.7%, Total Stores Up 2.3%","jir_meta_description":"Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. 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