Seven & i Holdings Co. reported group earnings results for the nine months ended November 2013. The company enjoyed a record group operating profit in March-November 2013.

The company reported group sales of ¥4,186.5 billion, an increase of 13.8%, and operating profit of ¥249.1 billion, an increase of 15.1% from the last year. Seven-Eleven Japan Co. led the strong performance of the Seven & i group.

Supermarket unit Ito-Yokado Co. secured profit growth despite lower sales.