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March results showed solid performance with total store sales at 111.8% and existing stores at 101.5%.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Monthly Sales Performance\nAccording to monthly sales data for the fiscal year ending May 2026, sales on an all-store basis have maintained around 110% year-over-year from June through March, with existing stores also holding steady at approximately 100%. Both customer numbers and spending per customer have generally shown positive year-over-year trends, with March showing strong results of 111.8% for all-store sales and 101.5% for existing stores. These figures combine results from drugstores and dispensing pharmacies, indicating stable progress in the group's overall business activities.\n\n### Store Expansion and Number of Stores\nIn March 2026, multiple drugstore locations were newly opened primarily in Niigata and Chiba prefectures. As of March 20, 2026, the total store count reached 1,126, comprising 391 drugstores, 693 supermarkets, and 6 dispensing pharmacies, reflecting extensive regional coverage. This confirms the company\u2019s commitment to expanding its community-based store network.","jir_financial_highlights":"Sales (All Stores): 111.8 (March) (YoY 111.8%)\nSales (Existing Stores): 101.5 (March) (YoY 101.5%)\nCustomer Count (All Stores): 109.1 (March) (YoY 109.1%)\nSpending per Customer (All Stores): 102.5 (March) (YoY 102.5%)\nTotal Number of Stores: 1,126 stores (as of March 20, 2026) (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KusuriNoAokiHoldings, #MonthlySalesReport, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Sales (All Stores) March: 111.8% (YoY)\nSales (Existing Stores) March: 101.5% (YoY)\nTotal Number of Stores: 1,126 stores (as of March 20, 2026)","jir_meta_title":"Kusuri no Aoki March 2026 Monthly Sales Maintain Strong Trend at 111.8%","jir_meta_description":"Monthly sales report for March 2026 by Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd. 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