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Same-store sales were robust at 104.7% compared to the prior year period, maintaining competitiveness through expansion of private brand products, store investment, and logistics efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, impairment losses of JPY 704 million were recorded as special losses.\n\n### Outlook\nThe consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 anticipates net sales of JPY 434,500 million to JPY 454,600 million (2.6% to 7.4% increase YoY), operating income of JPY 18,000 million to JPY 19,800 million (0.6% to 10.6% increase YoY), ordinary income of JPY 18,200 million to JPY 20,000 million (0.2% to 10.1% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 12,500 million to JPY 13,600 million (1.4% decrease to 7.2% increase YoY). The company plans to promote new store openings, strengthen product competitiveness, and improve logistics efficiency while anticipating wage increases and upfront expenses. 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