Komehyo’s brand fashion business reports strong August sales growth

Komehyo Holdings reported strong performance in its brand fashion business for August 2025, with sales reaching JPY 14,928 million, a 143.5% increase compared to the previous year. This follows a strong first quarter, which saw cumulative sales of JPY 44,725 million, marking a 138.1% year-on-year rise. The retail ratio for August stood at 40.9%, and the tax-exempt sales ratio was 13.1%.

Individual purchase amounts also demonstrated significant growth. For August, the company recorded JPY 7,006 million in individual purchases, up 123.2% from the prior year. The cumulative individual purchase amount for the first quarter was JPY 22,258 million, an increase of 123.8% year-on-year.

In terms of market trends for August, the company noted that the overall transaction market for corporate auctions remained flat. However, vintage jewelry and certain brand-name and rare bags continued to fetch high prices, with popular price ranges for bags showing an upward trend. Komehyo also opened one new purchase specialty store domestically and one sales store and two purchase specialty stores overseas.