Askul reports modest September sales growth, LOHACO sees stronger performance

Askul Corporation announced its September 2025 monthly operating results, reporting a 1.2% year-on-year increase in non-consolidated net sales to 34,329 million yen. The primary ASKUL business segment saw a 0.4% year-on-year growth to 31,141 million yen. This modest growth occurred despite September 2025 having one less weekday and one more Saturday compared to the previous year. When adjusted for these business day differences, the ASKUL business's growth rate is estimated at 2.8%.

In contrast, the LOHACO business demonstrated stronger performance, with its non-consolidated net sales increasing by 9.7% year-on-year to 3,178 million yen.

Customer metrics for the ASKUL business indicated a 2.6% year-on-year growth in sales per customer for September, while the number of customers experienced a 2.2% year-on-year decline for the same period. These figures are provisional and based on a 20-day closing cycle.