Japan Department Stores Association Jan. 23 Yr/Yr Change Total 190,465 M. Yen Down 0.2 pct Clothing 46,790 Down 1.1 Personal Articles 29,394 Down 6.6 Sundry Goods 44,280 Up 4.4 Household Goods 6,329 Down 3.8 Foodstuffs 54,384 Down 0.0 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Tokyo Department Store Sales in Dec.: