Japan Department Stores Association Sept. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 422,112 M. Yen Up 2.6 pct Clothing 98,184 Up 0.8 Personal Articles 71,618 Up 2.0 Sundry Goods 103,023 Up 6.4 Household Goods 14,672 Up 4.5 Foodstuffs 106,319 Up 2.1 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
