Tsuruha Holdings reports September sales growth, store network expansion

Tsuruha Holdings Inc. released its September 2025 monthly sales report, indicating a 3.7% year-on-year growth in net sales across all stores for the month, with existing stores showing a 1.4% increase. Customer numbers for all stores grew by 0.1%, though existing stores saw a 1.9% decline. Average spending per customer increased by 3.6% for all stores and 3.4% for existing stores. Cumulatively, for the fiscal year ending February 2026 (March 1 to September 30, 2025), net sales for all stores rose by 4.1%, and existing stores by 2.0%.

During September 2025, Tsuruha Holdings opened 9 new directly operated stores and closed 4, bringing the total number of directly operated stores to 2,681. New store openings included various brands such as Tsuruha, Drug Eleven, and TGN. Closures affected stores in Hokkaido, Kagoshima, and Tokyo. Additionally, the company opened new dispensing pharmacies in Kyoto, Katsushika, Okayama, and Asahikawa.

As of September 30, 2025, the domestic store count stands at 2,681, with 1,001 dispensing pharmacies. The store network comprises brands such as Tsuruha Drug (1,492 stores), Kusurino Fukutaro (247 stores), Drug store Wellness Wants (383 stores), Lady Drug Store (255 stores), Kyourindo (103 stores), and Drug Eleven (201 stores). The group also operates 25 overseas stores and 6 franchise stores, which are not included in the reported domestic figures.