Source disclosure: January 08, 2026
BOOKOFF GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED [9278.T]
TOKYO, Jan 08 (Pulse News Wire) – Bookoff Group Holdings Limited (9278.T) reported positive sales growth for its domestic bookstores in December 2025. Existing store revenue increased by 106.0% percent compared to the same month last year, while total store revenue grew by 105.7% percent.
Categories such as trading cards, hobbies, precious metals, watches, brand bags, apparel, and books contributed to the overall improvement. In detail, existing stores showed sequential monthly performance as follows: June 100.1%, July 102.6%, August 109.3%, September 107.1%, October 108.9%, November 111.1%, and December 106.0%. Total stores exhibited similar trends, with respective figures of June 99.6%, July 101.7%, August 109.4%, September 107.0%, October 109.5%, November 110.9%, and December 105.7%. Additionally, the company noted changes in holiday schedules affecting sales comparisons.
The number of weekends and holidays was down by one in June, unchanged in July, up by one in August, down by one in September, unchanged in October, up by two in November, and down by one in December. Regarding store expansion, the firm opened a new BOOKOFF store in Sapporo, Hokkaido on December 10, 2025, and a BOOKOFF Houston location in the United States on December 11, 2025. As of December 2025, the company operated 374 domestic franchised stores and 373 corporate-owned stores, totaling 733 locations within Japan. Overseas operations included 12 franchise stores across various countries, bringing the global count to 48 outlets.
The next earnings report is scheduled for release on February 05, 2026.
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