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Shimamura sizzles in summer heat with likely record profit

Core chain Fashion Center Shimamura added 10 new locations.

TOKYO -- Japanese casual clothier Shimamura looks to have generated about 23 billion yen ($224 million) in operating profit in the March-August period, up roughly 30% on the year and a record for the first half.

High temperatures in June and July led to stronger-than-expected sales of summer clothes. Tighter inventory management reduced discount sales, boosting profitability.

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