# FamilyMart and Lawson hit record profits

> FamilyMart and Lawson report record first-half operating profits in Japan.
- Title: FamilyMart and Lawson hit record profits · The Japan Times
- Summary: FamilyMart and Lawson report record first-half operating profits in Japan. FamilyMart and Lawson saw operating profits rise 5.6% and 7.6% respectively for…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/15/companies/familymart-lawson-record
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- Published: 2026-10-15T11:09:00+00:00
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## FamilyMart and Lawson profits
FamilyMart and Lawson reported record first-half operating profits for March-August 2026.
## FamilyMart profit growth
FamilyMart saw operating profit climb 5.6% to ¥65.1 billion through strong food sales and new bread products.
## Lawson profit growth
Lawson's operating profit grew 7.6% to ¥66 billion with lower costs from an ai-based ordering system.
## Seven & I profit growth
Seven & I Holdings reported operating profit of ¥232.2 billion, up 11.5% for the first half.
## Sales decline for Seven & I
Seven & I's domestic convenience stores saw sales drop 10% due to weather and reduced beverage sales.
## Profit drivers
Lawson's sales and net profit reached record highs while FamilyMart's per-store sales declined.
## Key takeaway

FamilyMart and Lawson saw operating profits rise 5.6% and 7.6% respectively for March-August 2026, driven by strong food sales and AI ordering systems.