Sales for this month
May 2026Fiscal year ending February 2027May all-store sales were 123.7% of the prior-year month, while same-store sales were 112.7%. Same-store sales exceeded the prior-year month for the 57th consecutive month.
2 more holidays than in the prior year, Seasonal summer merchandise got off to a strong start amid sunny, hot early-summer weather, Sales of branded goods, consumer electronics and AV equipment grew steadily, Demand for outings increased against the backdrop of Golden Week, and sales of hobby products and fashion accessories exceeded the prior year, Flexible merchandise selection proved effective
The disclosure is scheduled for approximately the 7th business day of the following month, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The schedule may be changed without prior notice for reasons relating to the company’s circumstances.
Month June / All Stores 108.4 % / Existing stores 100.3 %, Month July / All Stores 109 % / Existing stores 101.6 %, Month August / All Stores 121 % / Existing stores 111.4 %, Month September / All Stores 114.5 % / Existing stores 105.7 %, Month October / All Stores 115.9 % / Existing stores 106.6 %, Month November / All Stores 115.2 % / Existing stores 105.7 %, Month December / All Stores 112.3 % / Existing stores 103.4 %, Month January / All Stores 115.3 % / Existing stores 106.2 %, Month February / All Stores 111.2 % / Existing stores 102.1 %
Scope of aggregation: Non-consolidated (domestic company-operated and franchise stores; sales at franchise stores and subsidiary stores are not included in sales revenue)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Month Covered | May 2026 |
| Fiscal Year Covered | Fiscal year ending February 2027 |
| Scope of aggregation | Non-consolidated (domestic company-operated and franchise stores; sales at franchise stores and subsidiary stores are not included in sales revenue) |
| Year-on-year change in monthly net sales | All Stores 123.7 % / Existing stores 112.7 % |
| Total-store sales, year on year | 123.7 % |
| Same-Store Sales, Year on Year | 112.7 % |
| Cumulative Year-on-Year Change from Start of Period | All Stores 113.3 % / Existing stores 104.6 % |
| Number of Stores at Period-End | Total domestic company-operated and franchise stores 243 stores / Franchise store count 4 stores |
| Number of stores opened during the month | 3 stores |
| Number of stores closed during the month | 0 stores |
| Monthly Commentary | May all-store sales were 123.7% of the prior-year month, while same-store sales were 112.7%. Same-store sales exceeded the prior-year month for the 57th consecutive month. |
| Factors Affecting the Change | 2 more holidays than in the prior year, Seasonal summer merchandise got off to a strong start amid sunny, hot early-summer weather, Sales of branded goods, consumer electronics and AV equipment grew steadily, Demand for outings increased against the backdrop of Golden Week, and sales of hobby products and fashion accessories exceeded the prior year, Flexible merchandise selection proved effective |
| Monthly trend for the same period last year | Month June / All Stores 108.4 % / Existing stores 100.3 %, Month July / All Stores 109 % / Existing stores 101.6 %, Month August / All Stores 121 % / Existing stores 111.4 %, Month September / All Stores 114.5 % / Existing stores 105.7 %, Month October / All Stores 115.9 % / Existing stores 106.6 %, Month November / All Stores 115.2 % / Existing stores 105.7 %, Month December / All Stores 112.3 % / Existing stores 103.4 %, Month January / All Stores 115.3 % / Existing stores 106.2 %, Month February / All Stores 111.2 % / Existing stores 102.1 % |
| Next Scheduled Disclosure | The disclosure is scheduled for approximately the 7th business day of the following month, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The schedule may be changed without prior notice for reasons relating to the company’s circumstances. |
Items this document does not state (8)
These are items the company does not state in this document. We do not leave them blank, nor fill them in from other sources or by inference.
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The reasons cited were that there were 2 more holidays than in the prior year, early-summer clothing and other seasonal merchandise got off to a strong start amid sunny, hot weather, sales of branded goods, consumer electronics, AV equipment, hobby products and fashion accessories grew, and demand for outings increased during Golden Week.