Japan Chain Stores Association Oct. 23 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,006,027 M. Yen Up 2.4 pct Foodstuffs 721,322 Up 1.6 Clothing 38,436 Down 7.4 Sundries 92,175 Up 0.9 Furniture and Interior Goods 54,812 Up 5.4 Home Electric Appliances 2,281 Up 1.5 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
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