Japan Chain Stores Association Aug. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,091,952 M. Yen Up 0.1 pct Foodstuffs 788,875 Up 0.1 Clothing 47,306 Down 1.8 Sundries 104,563 Up 3.3 Furniture and Interior Goods 58,879 Up 3.0 Home Electric Appliances 3,919 Up 23.5 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
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