Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., a Japanese retail company operating under the MUJI brand, reported strong Q3 financial performance, with operating revenues rising 19.2% to 591,093 million yen and operating profit increasing 39.9% to 59,406 million yen. The company revised its annual earnings forecast, projecting 17.3% growth in operating revenues and 24.7% growth in operating profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, and announced a dividend increase to 44 yen per share.

Muji will open its largest store in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, on March 1, 2025. The store, Muji Aeon Mall Kashihara, will feature a wide range of products and a workshop for second-hand furniture.

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. has revised its financial forecasts upward, projecting record-high operating revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. This positive outlook is attributed to better-than-expected same-store sales in Japan and strong performance in mainland China, aided by a favorable exchange rate. As a result, Ryohin Keikaku has increased its dividend forecast to 44 yen per share, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder returns.

Muji has opened a 4300sqm store in Osaka, featuring its first dedicated fresh department, marking a significant expansion into chilled, fresh meat and produce. This store is the largest globally for Muji and includes a Cafe & Meal eating place. Kei Suzuki, director and executive officer of Ryohin Keikaku, emphasized the importance of freshness and local sourcing in customer preferences, indicating plans for future expansion based on the Osaka store's success.

Despite economic challenges, foreign brands such as Osim, Ikea, and Muji are expanding their presence in China due to the willingness of wealthy Chinese consumers to purchase high-quality, reliable products. Osim, a Singaporean massage-chair maker, reported strong sales interest at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai and plans to expand into new first-tier cities like Suzhou and Chengdu.