Japan Chain Stores Association Oct. 23 Yr/Yr Change Total 993,766 M. Yen Up 0.8 pct Foodstuffs 734,197 Up 0.2 Clothing 37,060 Up 1.9 Sundries 94,592 Up 4.3 Furniture and Interior Goods 48,248 Down 2.9 Home Electric Appliances 2,026 Down 3.5 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
