Japan Chain Stores Association Feb. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,076,139 M. Yen Up 2.7 pct Foodstuffs 752,709 Up 1.6 Clothing 49,655 Down 1.4 Sundries 97,581 Up 5.5 Furniture and Interior Goods 53,030 Down 0.3 Home Electric Appliances 3,025 Up 9.6 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
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