Joshin Denki <8173> announced the total group sales report for the fiscal year ending 2025/3 on the 5th.
Total group sales for October were down 0.5% from the same month last year. Sales by major product categories were televisions down 2.0% from the same month last year, personal computers down 2.0%, mobile phones up 11.3%, air conditioners up 22.0%, refrigerators up 3.8%, and washing machines and cleaners 8.5%. The total number of stores in the group at the end of October was 218, the same number as at the end of September since there were no stores opened or closed during the same month. Note that the numerical values of the monthly sales bulletin are preliminary figures based on POS data (orders received), and are different from actual financial results figures.