Source disclosure: February 05, 2026
COX CO.,LTD. [9876.T]
TOKYO, Feb 5 (KBN) - Cox Co., Ltd., represented by President and CEO Shizuki Mita who also serves as Digital Promotion Director, reported a significant surge in its monthly sales figures for January 2026 compared to the same period last year. The company's total sales increased by 104.3 percent on a year-over-year basis, while existing store sales rose by 103.9 percent.
The detailed breakdown of sales performance shows that throughout the fiscal year ending February 2026, the company experienced varied growth rates across different months. For instance, during the first half of the fiscal year, which spans from March to August 2025, the overall sales grew steadily, peaking at 107.0 percent in July before settling slightly lower in subsequent months. In contrast, the second half of the fiscal year saw more fluctuating results, with September through December showing modest increases followed by a notable rise of 104.3 percent in January 2026.
Regarding store operations, Cox Co. maintained a stable number of outlets throughout the fiscal year, starting with 176 stores at the beginning of the fiscal year and closing down four stores over the course of the year, leaving it with 173 active stores by month-end. Notably, no new stores were opened during this period. Among the closed stores were two locations each for the brands [ikkā] Ito Yokado Mall Sakai Kita Hanada Store and [ikkā] Ito Yokado Mall Ōta Store, along with one closure each for the [LB C with Life] Myōgaji Classe Store and the [LB C with Life] Rakuboku Hankyu Square Store.
In terms of product trends, menswear items such as three-way mountain parkas and stretch fabric pants performed exceptionally well, alongside women’s wear including corduroy down jackets and stretch skinny jeans. These products contributed significantly to the strong sales performance observed during the month of January, particularly driven by brisk winter merchandise sales and successful clearance events. (END)
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