Sogo & Seibu announced its June sales report. The combined total for all 24 Sogo & Seibu stores increased 5.3% year-on-year. By individual store, the flagship Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store and Sogo Yokohama Store both recorded strong growth, increasing sales by 8.7%. This marks the sixth consecutive month for the Ikebukuro Main Store and the 11th consecutive month for the Sogo Yokohama Store. Other than these two stores, overall sales were strong, with almost all stores exceeding their previous-year sales figures.
The strong performance was due in part to the warm weather, which led to strong sales of summer fashions from the start of the month. Other factors contributing to the favorable results included a robust mid-year gift sales season, increased sales due to Father's Day motivation, and a successful sale that started earlier than usual on the 28th.
By category, clothing, particularly women's clothing, performed well, significantly driving overall sales. While all categories grew compared to the previous year, the movements of women's clothing, which increased by 10.1% compared to the previous year, and women's accessories, which increased by 6.6%, were particularly notable. In addition, sales of women's special selections increased by 9.4%, and jewelry and art increased by 8.3%, with sales of high-priced items still maintaining strong performance. Midsummer gift sales also increased by 2%, showing a solid performance.
The strong performance was due in part to the warm weather, which led to strong sales of summer fashions from the start of the month. Other factors contributing to the favorable results included a robust mid-year gift sales season, increased sales due to Father's Day motivation, and a successful sale that started earlier than usual on the 28th.
By category, clothing, particularly women's clothing, performed well, significantly driving overall sales. While all categories grew compared to the previous year, the movements of women's clothing, which increased by 10.1% compared to the previous year, and women's accessories, which increased by 6.6%, were particularly notable. In addition, sales of women's special selections increased by 9.4%, and jewelry and art increased by 8.3%, with sales of high-priced items still maintaining strong performance. Midsummer gift sales also increased by 2%, showing a solid performance.
