Japan Department Stores Association Feb. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 491,589 M. Yen Up 2.3 pct Clothing 138,913 Down 1.2 Personal Articles 88,364 Up 0.4 Sundry Goods 109,682 Up 8.9 Household Goods 15,101 Down 3.5 Foodstuffs 113,843 Up 3.2 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan’s Department Store Sales in Jan.: