<p>Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. announced its non-consolidated monthly performance results for December 2025. Net sales for December were 52,864 million yen, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. Gross profit reached 5,430 million yen, up 11.2% compared to the previous year. Operating profit for the month was 3,375 million yen, a year-on-year rise of 8.0%. The total number of Gyomu Super stores at the end of December stood at 1,126, with 2 new stores opened and 1 closed during the month in indirectly managed areas, and 2 new stores opened with no closures in directly managed areas. The company noted that exchange rate fluctuations had a minor impact in December 2025, in contrast to December 2024 when significant valuation profits were recorded due to a weaker yen. The next monthly report, for January 2026, is scheduled to be released on February 20. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on January 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

Kobe Bussan Reports December 2025 Store Count at 1,126