Sales for this month
April 2026Sales across all stores in the Inbound MD Business grew substantially, and the first store opened in Kinosaki Onsen. Sales at the Melrose Market Marine store remained strong, supported by the refurbishment and tourism demand.
Incorporation of Melrose Market sales, New store opening in Kinosaki Onsen, Increase in inbound visitor numbers, Tourism demand driven by cherry blossoms and holidays, Refurbishment of the Melrose Market Marine store, Improved store visibility and customer circulation
Continue developing new store locations, Further negotiations for new store openings, Strengthen the tourism destination strategy
Scope of aggregation: Consolidated (Washin and its consolidated subsidiaries)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Month Covered | April 2026 |
| Scope of aggregation | Consolidated (Washin and its consolidated subsidiaries) |
| Year-on-year change in monthly net sales | Inbound MD Business · All permanent stores 142.5 / Melrose Market Marine store 107.4 |
| Total-store sales, year on year | 142.5 |
| Same-Store Sales, Year on Year | Rate 100.8 / Definition of existing stores Not disclosed |
| Year-on-year change by category | Name Inbound MD Business · All permanent stores / Year on year 142.5, Name Inbound MD Business · Existing stores / Year on year 100.8, Name Melrose Market Marine store / Year on year 107.4 |
| Key KPIs | Indicator name Inbound visitor numbers / Value 3,618,900 people / Year on year 3.5 people |
| Number of stores opened during the month | Number of Cases 1 / Store name Kinosaki Onsen Hokusai Graphic / Location Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture · Kinosaki Onsen |
| Monthly Commentary | Sales across all stores in the Inbound MD Business grew substantially, and the first store opened in Kinosaki Onsen. Sales at the Melrose Market Marine store remained strong, supported by the refurbishment and tourism demand. |
| Factors Affecting the Change | Incorporation of Melrose Market sales, New store opening in Kinosaki Onsen, Increase in inbound visitor numbers, Tourism demand driven by cherry blossoms and holidays, Refurbishment of the Melrose Market Marine store, Improved store visibility and customer circulation |
| Measures from the following month onward | Continue developing new store locations, Further negotiations for new store openings, Strengthen the tourism destination strategy |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The reasons cited include the incorporation of Melrose Market's sales from February 2026, the new store opening in Kinosaki Onsen, an increase in inbound visitors and tourism demand, and improved store visibility and customer circulation following the refurbishment of the Melrose Market Marine store.