Aoyama Trading reports August sales growth despite store closures

Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. reported a 96.7% year-on-year increase in all-stores net sales for August 2025, contributing to a 95.5% figure for the first half of fiscal year 2026. Business wear sales, excluding new stores, also saw a 99.0% increase, with existing store customer numbers up by 95.8% and sales per customer rising by 103.3% for the month. These figures are preliminary and calculated before the application of the "Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition."

Despite the sales growth, the company noted several store closures in August: one Yofuku-no-Aoyama store, two SUIT SQUARE stores, and one UL store. The total number of Yofuku-no-Aoyama stores stood at 675, with SUIT SQUARE and related brands at 51 by month-end. The company indicated that sales of suits and slacks were unfavorable during the month.

The first half (April 1 to September 30, 2025) data shows consistent performance, with May recording the highest existing store net sales at 100.0%. The second half of fiscal year 2026, starting October 1, 2025, anticipates similar year-on-year trends based on the preliminary reporting.