Group sales in August 2026 were 99% of the level in the same month of the previous year, slightly below the prior-year level. Used-product sales rose to 107%, while new-product sales fell to 93%.
Group sales were 99% of the level in the same month of the previous year. Used products performed well, while new products struggled to grow following the high level recorded in the previous year, leaving group sales slightly below the prior-year level.
Strong performance by used video games and used trading cards, Reaction to the high level of new video game sales in the same month of the previous year, ふるいちイオンモール熊本店 continues to be temporarily closed due to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Scope of aggregation: Simple aggregation of group sales for the Company and 山徳社
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Month Covered | August 2026 |
| Fiscal Year Covered | Fiscal year ending February 2027 |
| Scope of aggregation | Simple aggregation of group sales for the Company and 山徳社 |
| Year-on-year change in monthly net sales | 99 |
| Year-on-year change by category | Name Used-product sales / Year on year 107, Name New-product sales / Year on year 93 |
| Number of stores opened during the month | Number of Cases 1 / Store name ふるいちトップブックス新入善店 / Location Shimonoikawa District, Toyama Prefecture / Category Franchise stores |
| Monthly Commentary | Group sales were 99% of the level in the same month of the previous year. Used products performed well, while new products struggled to grow following the high level recorded in the previous year, leaving group sales slightly below the prior-year level. |
| Factors Affecting the Change | Strong performance by used video games and used trading cards, Reaction to the high level of new video game sales in the same month of the previous year, ふるいちイオンモール熊本店 continues to be temporarily closed due to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
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Used video games and used trading cards performed well, while new-product sales struggled to grow because new video game sales in the same month of the previous year were at a high level. ふるいちイオンモール熊本店 continues to be temporarily closed due to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.