Japan Chain Stores Association Dec. 23 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,096,343 M. Yen Up 2.8 pct Foodstuffs 749,647 Up 2.7 Clothing 58,593 Up 1.5 Sundries 104,511 Up 3.9 Furniture and Interior Goods 69,100 Down 3.6 Home Electric Appliances 4,242 Up 5.1 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
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