Pan Pacific International Holdings (TYO:7532) total sales increased by 5.9% and average customer spending rose 4.6% in March, according to its Thursday bourse filing.

All store sales gained 7.6% on year as the store count was higher at 638 compared with 619 last year.

Its discount store segment outperformed with a 6.6% sales surge in March, driven by health products, character merchandise, and pre-price hike bulk purchases.

UNY's 55th anniversary campaign boosted sales by 3.9% in March, with strong demand for household goods and school-related items.

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