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Conversely, existing store sales slightly declined to 99.3% year-over-year. Customer traffic increased to 105.9% year-over-year while average customer spend was 96.4%. Although a decrease in the number of holidays had some impact, progress in clearance of autumn and winter apparel contributed positively.\n\n### Store Network Developments\nIn the current month, 5 new stores were opened and 3 stores were closed. As a result, the total number of stores as of the end of January 2026 was 1,184. New openings were in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Oita City, Oita Prefecture; Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture; and Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Closures were in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture; Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture; and Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total Store Sales: 103.1% (Year-over-Year)\nExisting Store Sales: 99.3% (Year-over-Year)\nNumber of Stores: 1,184 stores (End of Current Month)\nNew Store Openings: 5 stores (Current Month)\nStore Closures: 3 stores (Current Month)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NishimatsuyaChain, #MonthlySalesUpdate, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total Store Sales: 103.1% (Year-over-Year)\nExisting Store Sales: 99.3% (Year-over-Year)\nNumber of Stores: 1,184 stores (End of January 2026)","jir_meta_title":"Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Announces 103.1% Year-over-Year Sales for January 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. reported total store sales of 103.1% year-over-year for January 2026, with strong performances in spring apparel and childcare accessories. 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