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Customer traffic decreased slightly to 99.5%, but customer spend per visit increased to 110.1%, contributing to sales growth. The number of directly operated stores stood at 2,075 (with 34 franchise stores), maintaining almost the same count as the previous year. Since April 2025, cumulative consolidated sales have grown 107.6% year-over-year, and existing store sales have been favorable at 105.9% year-over-year.\n\n### Store Openings and Closures and Future Outlook\nIn January 2026, there were 4 store openings and 6 closures, resulting in a slight decline in total store numbers. The count of directly operated stores remained nearly flat, maintaining a stable store base. Going forward, the company is expected to aim for overall sales expansion by balancing improvements in existing store sales with new store openings.","jir_financial_highlights":"Consolidated Sales Year-over-Year: 115.2 (Year-over-Year 115.2%)\nExisting Store Sales Year-over-Year: 102.3 (Year-over-Year 102.3%)\nNumber of Directly Operated Stores (Franchise Stores): 2,075 (34) (Number of directly operated stores almost flat year-over-year)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SeriaCoLtd, #MonthlySales, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Consolidated Sales Year-over-Year (January 2026): 115.2%\nExisting Store Sales Year-over-Year (January 2026): 102.3%\nNumber of Directly Operated Stores (End of January 2026): 2,075 stores (34 franchise stores)","jir_meta_title":"Seria Co., Ltd. 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