Preliminary September 2026 sales for 3 major optical chains. JINS recorded year-on-year growth on both a same-store and all-store basis, while AIGAN and インターメスティック remained in decline on a same-store basis.
According to preliminary September 2026 sales released by 3 major optical chains, ジンズホールディングス, which operates JINS, recorded year-on-year growth on both a same-store and all-store basis. Meanwhile, Megane no Aigan, operated by AIGAN, and Zoff, operated by インターメスティック, posted year-on-year declines on a same-store basis. The impact of adverse weather is cited only in JINS's explanation, while the supplementary information from the other companies focuses mainly on weather-related factors.
AIGAN's September sales declined 3.0% year on year on a same-store basis and 3.9% on an all-store basis. As in August, the previous month, sales declined year on year, but the rate of decline widened this month. These figures are for the optical retail segment and do not represent the company's overall performance. The figures were released as monthly preliminary results in the company's investor relations information.
September sales at Zoff, operated by インターメスティック, declined 2.9% year on year on a same-store basis but increased 2.2% on an all-store basis. Same-store sales had declined for 2 consecutive months through the previous month, but the rate of decline narrowed this month, while all-store sales turned positive. Weather-related factors cited as affecting sales include a lack of sunshine and prolonged rain, mainly in the Kanto region.