Tantoco-led retailer SSI Group, Inc. reported an almost flat net income in the first quarter of the year as sales of fashion and casual wear lagged more basic items such as personal care, food, and home accessories.
SSI Group earnings almost flat as fashion, casual wear sales lag behind
The firm disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that its net income inched up 2.4 percent to ₱368.4 million during the period from the ₱359.8 million earned in the same quarter last year.
SSI generated sales of ₱6.86 billion during the first three months of 2025, an increase of 4.9 percent as compared to ₱6.54 billion of the same period in 2024.
“During the first quarter of the year the Group sustained its consumer discretionary spending through compelling brand portfolio that are offered in its brick and mortar stores, restaurants and online platforms,” the firm said.
A majority of the Group’s different categories generated favorable result in the first quarter of 2025. The “Others” category (which is composed of personal care, food and home sales) posted the highest growth of 20.4 percent.
This was followed by Footwear, accessories and luggage and Luxury and bridge category with increments of 11.5 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively.
Fast fashion slightly increased by 1.3% while Casual wear has declined sales of 0.2% as compared with 2024 in the same quarter.
The Group’s e-commerce business generated sales of ₱540.0 million, which accounted for 7.8 percent of the total sales during the first three months of the year.
At the end of March 2025, the Group’s store network included 582 stores nationwide which cover a total of approximately 120,072 square meters.
During the same period, the Group opened three new stores and re-opened one store with a combined area size of 3,146 square meters and permanently closed 13 stores covering 2,745 square meters.
As of March 31, 2025, the Group had 99 brands in its portfolio.
The Group booked rental income of ₱22.1 million, a decrease of 2.3 percent over the same period last year. Rental income relates to the leasing out of certain store and parking spaces at Central Square.