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BOOKOFF Posts 14% January Sales Surge on Broad-Based Growth in Secondhand Goods

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  • BOOKOFF’s Japan existing store sales rose 14.3% in January 2026, driven by strong demand across key secondhand categories.
  • The group expanded its network with a new hugall store, ending January with 838 outlets worldwide and reinforcing its reuse-focused growth strategy.
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BOOKOFF Posts 14% January Sales Surge on Broad-Based Growth in Secondhand Goods

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BOOKOFF GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED ( (JP:9278) ) has issued an update.

BOOKOFF GROUP HOLDINGS reported strong January 2026 performance in its Japanese BOOKOFF operations, with existing store sales up 14.3% year on year and total store sales up 14.0%, extending the double-digit growth trend seen in recent months. The company said higher net sales in trading cards and hobby items, jewelry, watches, branded bags, books, and software media all contributed to this robust growth, while it continued to fine-tune its store network, opening a new hugall Tenjin Chikagai store and ending the month with 729 BOOKOFF outlets in Japan and 838 stores across the group worldwide, underscoring steady expansion and solid demand for secondhand goods.

More about BOOKOFF GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

BOOKOFF GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED operates primarily in the reuse and secondhand retail industry in Japan, running a large network of directly operated and franchised BOOKOFF stores that buy and sell books, trading cards, hobby goods, jewelry, watches, branded bags, and software media. The group also has a premium services business and an overseas segment, with a presence in multiple countries through both directly operated and franchise formats, positioning the company as a major player in the used-goods retail market.

Average Trading Volume: 60,713

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen28.25B

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